Wyo. Code R. 046-0001-2
Mixed Martial Arts, Board of
Chapter 2: Requirements for all Participants in all Bouts
Effective Date: 11/13/2012 to 03/13/2013
Rule Type: Expired Emergency Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 046.0001.2.11132012
Emergency Rules are no longer in effect 120 days after filing with the Secretary of State
Section 1. License or Permit to Fight Applications. All participants shall submit an application for a license to fight in a manner prescribed by the Board. Incomplete or incorrect applications will not be accepted. A license must be renewed annually. Each license is valid for one calendar year from the date of issuance.
Section 2. Fees. Each applicant for a license or permit shall pay the required fee. At this time, the fee for a license is $0.
Section 3. Minimum Age Requirement. Any person who wishes to apply for a participant license must be a minimum age of eighteen, unless a signed verification of approval and waiver is signed by the parent or legal guardian and the Board approves. No participant under the age of eighteen years shall be allowed to participate in a professional debut bout.
(a) Each participant must be weighed in the presence of a Board representative as designated by the Board, on scales approved by the Board at a place designated by the Board. The participants may have all items of weight stripped from their body before they are weighed in. The owner or operator of the premises in which the weighing in is held shall provide adequate security for the participants and other persons who are present. All participants shall appear at the weigh in and event on time as required by the Board. All participants must report to the Board as soon as they arrive to the weigh in and event at a place designated by the Board. Failure to report to the Board on time may disqualify the participant from competing and may be subject to disciplinary action. Unless a championship bout, participants' weights will be rounded down to the nearest pound. The weigh in shall be no less than six hours prior and no earlier than 30 hours prior to the scheduled event. The Board may require participants to be weighed more than once for just cause.
(b) Participants are not allowed to leave the designated weigh in area until such time as they are notified by the Board or the inspector.
Section 5. Failure To Make Weight. A participant who fails to make weight at the scheduled time of weigh in may be disqualified from competing and may be subject to disciplinary action.
(a) All participants shall be clean and present an organized appearance. The Board or the inspector has the discretion to determine whether facial adornments (mustaches, goatees, excessive sideburns) and hair length presents any potential hazard to the safety of the participants, or interfere with the supervision and conduct of the bout. (b) Earrings, jewelry of any kind, and body piercing adornments are prohibited during the bout. (c) Excessive use of petroleum jelly or other substances shall not be permitted. The referee or inspector at ring or cage side shall remove excessive substances. (d) The participant's hair shall be cut or arranged in such a manner as not to interfere with the participant's vision. Hair may be secured using rubber bands or other banding devices but not using hairpins or hairnets. The hair must be free of all hair styling agents (i.e. mousse, gel, or spray).
Section 7. Approved Ring Attire. Each participant in an event shall prepare themselves with appropriate ring attire for the sport as approved by the Board which may include an abdominal guard, a protective cup, and properly-fitted mouthpiece.
Section 8. Mouthpiece Requirements. All participants are required to wear a mouthpiece during competition. The round shall not begin without the proper placement of the mouthpiece. If the mouthpiece is dislodged during competition, the referee will call time and have the mouthpiece replaced at the first available opportunity, without interfering with the immediate action. Points may be deducted if the mouthpiece is purposely dislodged.
Section 9. Glove Requirements. The participant or the second is responsible for ensuring that gloves are not twisted or manipulated in any way. If a glove breaks or a string becomes untied during the bout, the referee will instruct the timekeeper to take time out while the glove is corrected. All gloves will be checked by a Board representative prior to the start of a bout and any snagged, torn, or unfit gloves will not be approved for competition.
Section 10. Prohibited Substances. All participants are prohibited from using any drugs, alcohol, or stimulants, either one hour or less before or during a bout. Any substance other than plain water or a sports drink approved by the Board is prohibited during the event.
Section 11. Delay of Bouts. Preliminary participants shall be ready to enter the ring or cage immediately after the conclusion of the preceding bout. Any participant causing a delay of more than five minutes when called may be subject to disciplinary action.
Section 12. Out of State Suspensions. All suspensions of participants by another state or tribal athletic commission may be recognized by the Wyoming State Board. Acceptable verification of license status includes but is not limited to: a new fight fax showing that the participant is not on suspension or verification that the participant is not listed on the record keepers' database.
(a) Any participant who engages in a bout that is not sanctioned by a state or tribal athletic commission will not be approved to compete in a sanctioned bout for a minimum of 30 days from the date of the participant's last non-sanctioned bout and a written clearance from a physician may be required.
(b) Any participant who wishes to engage in a sanctioned bout within 30 days from the date of the participant's last non-sanctioned bout must submit, within ten days of the non-sanctioned bout, written information that demonstrates that the non-sanctioned bout met all the requirements set forth in these rules for a similar type of bout.
(c) A participant who engages in a non-sanctioned bout while on suspension from a state or tribal athletic commission may be required to provide additional medical results before approval to compete is granted.
(d) Restrictions. Participants may only participate in competition between their own gender.
(a) Pregnancy Test. Participants shall submit a doctor's written verification of a negative pregnancy test dated within seven days of a scheduled event. The cost of the test is the responsibility of the participant. The examining physician may fully evaluate a participant's medical history as they deem appropriate.
(b) Protective Equipment. Participants must wear protective equipment as applicable in this rule in addition to a breast protector or a sports bra. The breast protector or sports bra must be well fitted and not interfere with the participant's ability to compete.
(c) Number of Rounds. The number of rounds and time limits may vary depending on the sport. In all contests, the number of rounds will be specified.