Wyo. Code R. 046-0001-6
Mixed Martial Arts, Board of
Chapter 6: Specific Requirements for MMA Participants
Effective Date: 07/16/2012 to 11/13/2012
Rule Type: Expired Emergency Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 046.0001.6.07162012
Emergency Rules are no longer in effect 120 days after filing with the Secretary of State
(a) Each non-championship MMA contest shall be three or four rounds with five minute durations, and a one minute rest period between each round unless modified by the Board. (b) Each championship MMA contest shall be five rounds of five minute durations, and a one minute rest period between each round unless modified by the Board. (c) A bout may go an extra round if the bout is deemed a draw after the scheduled rounds. (d) The referee is the sole arbiter of a bout and is the only individual authorized to enter the ring or cage at any time during competition and to stop a contest. (e) All bouts are evaluated and scored by three judges. (f) The 10-Point Must System will be the standard system of scoring a bout. Half points may be used with the 10-Point must system if approved prior to the event.
Section 2. Warnings. A single warning will be issued for the following infractions and may not be limited to these infractions:
(a) Holding or grabbing the cage or ropes; (b) Holding opponent's shorts or gloves; (c) The presence of more than one second on the apron.
(a) Butting with the head. (b) Eye gouging of any kind. (c) Biting or spitting (d) Hair pulling. (e) Fish hooking. (f) Groin attacks of any kind.
(g) Intentionally putting a finger in any opponent's orifice (includes laceration).
(h) Downward point of elbow strikes. (i) Small joint manipulation. (j) Strikes to spine or back of the head. (k) Heel kicks to the kidney. (I) Throat strikes of any kind (includes grabbing trachea). (m) Clawing, pinching, twisting the flesh or grabbing the clavicle. (n) Kicking the head of a grounded fighter. (o) Kneeing the head of a grounded fighter. (p) Stomping of grounded fighter. (q) Holding the cage. (r) Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent. (s) The use of abusive language in fenced area or ring. (t) Any unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to a fighter.
(u) Attacking an opponent during a break which includes attacking after the bell has sounded at end of round.
(v) Attacking an opponent under the referee's care.
(w) Timidity (avoiding contact, intentional and/or consistent dropping of mouthpiece or faking an injury).
(x) Corner interference.
(y) Throwing opponent out of fenced area/ring.
(z) Flagrant disregard of the referee's instructions.
(aa) Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head or neck.
(bb) Applying any foreign substance to the hair or body to gain an advantage.
(a) Referees may penalize or disqualify a participant after any foul or a flagrant foul.
(b) Fouls result in a point being deducted by the official scorekeeper from the offending participant's score. (The judges should only make notations of points deducted by the referee, for each round.)
(c) If a foul is committed:
(i) The referee shall call time
(ii) The referee shall check the fouled participant's condition and safety and provide adequate time to recuperate and resume fighting. Such time shall not exceed five minutes.
(iii) The referee shall then assess the foul to the offending participant, deduct points, and notify the corner men, judges and official scorekeeper.
(d) If a bottom participant commits a foul, unless the top participant is injured, the fight will continue.
(i) The referee will verbally notify the bottom participant of the foul. (ii) When the round is over, the referee will assess the foul and notify both corners, the judges and the official scorekeeper. (iii) The referee may terminate a bout based on the severity of a foul. For such a flagrant foul, a participant shall lose by disqualification.
(a) Fair Blows:
(i) If injury is severe enough to terminate a bout, the injured participant loses by TKO.
(b) Intentional Fouls:
(i) If injury is severe enough to terminate a bout, the participant causing the injury immediately loses by disqualification. (ii) If an injury occurs and the bout is allowed to continue, the referee will notify the Board or the inspector and automatically deduct two points from the participant who committed the foul. Point deductions for intentional fouls will be mandatory. (iii) If injury in item (ii) above is the result of the bout being stopped in a later round, the injured participant will win by Technical Decision, if the participant is ahead on the score cards. (iv) If injury in item (ii) above is the result of the bout being stopped in a later round, the bout will result in a Technical Draw, if the injured participant is behind or even on the score cards. (v) If a participant injures themselves while attempting to foul their opponent, the referee will not take any action in their favor, and the injury will be the same as one that occurs by a fair blow.
(i) Any injury severe enough for the referee to immediately stop the bout will result in a "No Contest" if stopped before two rounds have been completed in a three round bout or if stopped before three rounds have been completed in a five round bout.
(ii) Any injury severe enough for the referee to immediately stop the bout after two rounds of a three round bout, or three rounds of a five round bout have occurred, the bout will result in a "Technical Decision", awarded to the participant who is ahead on the score cards at the time the bout is stopped.
(iii) If an injury in item (ii) above occurs, an incomplete round will be scored.
(iv) If an injury in item (ii) above occurs, and the referee penalizes either participant, the point(s) shall be deducted from the final score.
(a) Before a participant is permitted to fight an opponent who exceeds the weight allowance as shown, the participant must first receive approval by the Board:
| POUNDS | CLASSIFICATION | ALLOWANCE |
|---|---|---|
| Above 265 | Super Heavyweight | No limit |
| 265 | Heavyweight | 65 lbs. |
| 205 | Light Heavyweight | 20 lbs. |
| 185 | Middleweight | 15 lbs. |
| 170 | Welterweight | 15 lbs. |
| 155 | Lightweight | 10 lbs. |
| 145 | Featherweight | 10 lbs. |
| 135 | Bantamweight | 10 lbs. |
| 125 | Flyweight | 10 lbs. |
| Below 124 | Minimum Weight | 10 lbs. |
(b) The Board may allow participants over 205 lbs to compete against an opponent up to 265 lbs. In non-championship fights, there may be a 1 pound weigh allowance. In championship fights, the participants must weigh no more than that permitted for the relevant weight division. "Catch weight" bouts may occur subject to the Board's approval on a case by case basis.
(i) Unanimous: All three judges score the bout for the same participant
(ii) Split Decision: Two judges score the bout for one participant and one judge scores for the opponent.
(iii) Majority: Two judges score the bout for the same participant and one judge scores a draw.
(iv) Draws:
(A) Unanimous: All three judges score the bout a draw.
(B) Majority: Two judges score the bout a draw.
(C) Split: All three judges score differently.
(v) Disqualification occurs by a referee disqualifying a participant.
(a) Amateur Mixed Martial Arts events will follow all existing rules as stated in chapter 6.
(b) Additional Fouls for Amateur Mixed Martial Arts
(i) Elbow strikes of any kind to any area (ii) Knee strikes to the head at any time (iii) Twisting leg submissions (iv) Spine locks
(c) Any contestant competing as an Amateur may never have competed as a professional in any combat sport.
Section 10. Various Martial Arts. An event of martial arts must be conducted pursuant to the official rules for the particular art. The sponsoring organization or promoter must declare the martial art that is the subject of the competition and file a copy of the rules with the Board of Mixed Martial Arts before the Board will approve the event to be held. The Board shall have the ability to regulate the event in a reasonable manner and approve or disapprove of event rules and practices on a case by case basis.