Wyo. Code R. 046-0001-9
Mixed Martial Arts, Board of
Chapter 9: Personnel, Facility, and Equipment Requirements
Effective Date: 06/15/2018 to 02/13/2019
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 046.0001.9.06152018
(i) Promoter's are responsible for ensuring that all bouts have a physician onsite. Physicians must be designated by the Board.
(ii) A physician may be anyone holding a license of Medical Doctorate or Doctor of Osteopathic in the State of Wyoming.
(iii) Any P.A. or F.N.P will fulfill the requirement of physician per approval of their supervising M.D or D.O.
(A) A bout shall not start or continue unless an approved physician is seated at ring or cage side, and the physician shall not leave until after the decision in the final bout.
(B) Televised bouts may require two physicians so that bouts may continue as one physician attends to a contestant in the dressing rooms or in the near proximity.
(C) Physicians shall be prepared to assist if any serious emergency arises, and shall render temporary or emergency treatments for cuts and minor injuries sustained by the contestants.
(iv) Promoter's are responsible to pay the physician's compensation unless otherwise agreed.
(i) Promoters are responsible for ensuring that all bouts have a minimum of one E.M.T., A.T.C., P.A., P.T., R.N., L.N.P., or paramedic onsite and must ensure that the physician support have medical equipment that at a minimum contains the following items and is located within twelve feet of the ring or cage:
(A) A resuscitator;
(B) An oxygen tank properly charged with suitable masks;
(C) A stretcher; and (D) An A.E.D.
(ii) The event must be within a 10 minute response time of local emergency medical services or the promoter must arrange for an ambulance to be onsite throughout the entire event. The promoter must arrange for and give advance notice to the nearest hospital and persons in charge of its emergency room of such event.
(iii) The Board may require additional medical equipment and personnel as appropriate.
(iv) Promoter's are responsible to pay the physician support's compensation, if any.
(c) Security
(i) Promoters are responsible for ensuring that public safety is maintained at all events by hiring a minimum of one certified peace officer.
(ii) Additional officers may be required as determined by the Board.
(iii) Any peace officer hired for this purpose must be Wyoming State certified and must be employed by a local agency having jurisdiction in that area.
(iv) The decision of whether a uniform is worn by the peace officer shall be a joint decision of the law enforcement agency and the Board.
(v) Failure to comply with this subsection may result in the cancellation of the event and may result in disciplinary action.
Section 2. Facility Requirements. Promoters are responsible for ensuring that all local laws and fire codes are adhered to where an event occurs. Additionally, promoters are responsible for ensuring that the facility selected for the event and the weigh in is suitable for all audiences. Facility selection is subject to the approval of the Board.
(a) Dressing Rooms
(i) Promoters are responsible for limiting the dressing room area to authorized personnel and shall furnish a person for this purpose.
(ii) Female contestants may request separate dressing rooms from male contestants.
(iii) The promoter shall also furnish a private room for officials at the event.
(iv) The dressing rooms and immediate area must:
(A) Provide privacy for the contestants; (B) Be properly lighted; (C) Be clean and free of clutter, trash, etc.; (D) Be free of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs; and (E) Comply with local health department requirements.
(b) Smoking area and Prohibited Objects
(i) Smoking is not permitted within twelve feet of the ring or cage. (ii) Beverages shall not be dispensed in cans or glass. (iii) Ashtrays and plates shall not be made of hard substances.
(iv) Any objects considered harmful to patrons as determined by the Board are prohibited.
(c) Ring and Cage Safety Zone. The ring or cage side area shall be under the control and jurisdiction of the Board or the inspector assigned to supervise the event.
(i) The safety zone is to be used for designated working officials, contestants, seconds, physicians, announcers, Board members and other personnel and media representatives as approved by the Board.
(ii) Promoters are responsible for ensuring that the safety zone is controlled and free of nonessential individuals and the only beverage allowed is water.
(iii) At no time during the bout may any items be on the ring apron.
(iv) The tables next to the ring or cage must be free of any obstructions and shall not be higher than the fighting area platform. All areas surrounding the ring or cage must be suitable and safe as approved by the Board.
(v) A physical barrier surrounding the entire ring or cage shall be placed at a minimum nine feet away from the outside edge of the apron.
(vi) Spectator seats shall be a minimum of ten feet away from the outside edge of the apron.
(vii) The ring or cage safety zone must be completely set up at least three hours prior to the start of the first bout. This includes properly tightened ropes and all necessary equipment at ring or cage side.
(i) The ring shall be not less than 16 feet nor more than 25 feet square within the ropes. The ring must have three sets of suitable steps. It shall be elevated no less than three and one-half feet nor more than four feet from the floor.
(ii) The cage shall be not less than 18 feet nor more than 32 feet square within the fighting area for MMA. The cage must have a set of suitable steps for each entrance. It shall be elevated no more than four feet from the floor.
(iii) The ring or cage posts shall be made of metal not less than three inches or more than four inches in diameter extending from the floor to the height of 58 inches above the ring floor.
(iv) The ring or cage entry onto the fighting area canvas must be sufficient to allow easy access to the fighting area.
(i) Four ropes are required for kickboxing. The lower rope shall be 18 inches above the ring floor, the second 30 inches, the third 42 inches, and the fourth rope 54 inches above the ring floor. The ropes shall not be less than one inch in diameter and wrapped in soft material, with the corners padded with protective covers.
(ii) Five ropes are required for MMA bouts in a ring. The bottom rope shall not be more than six inches from the ring floor.
(iii) The fencing shall be enclosed and shall be made of materials that will not allow a contestant to easily fall out of the space or break through it onto the floor or spectators.
(iv) Acceptable materials include but are not limited to:
(A) Vinyl-coated chain link fencing;
(B) Metal parts of the enclosure and fighting area shall be covered and padded;
(C) Any material used shall not be abrasive to the contestants;
(D) Not obstruct or limit the supervision and regulation of the bout.
(v) The ropes shall be connected to the posts with extensions not shorter than 18 inches.
(vi) All ring ropes and fencing is subject to the approval of the Board or the inspector.
(c) Materials for the Ring and Cage Floor
(i) Floor.
(A) The ring floor shall extend beyond the lower rope no less than 24 inches.
(B) The entire floor and apron must be padded with insulate, felt, matting, or a similar material with a thickness of at least one-inch.
(C) A canvas or similar material covering, stretched tightly and laced or fastened to the outer edge of the floor shall cover the padding.
(D) Boards shall be of sufficient strength to hold the weight and ensure the safety of all who enter the ring.
(ii) Prohibited Floor Materials.
(A) Vinyl or any plastic rubberized covering.
(B) Materials that gather in lumps or ridges.
(d) Additional Required Equipment. Promoters are required to provide all equipment and materials necessary to conduct all bouts. Such equipment must be clean and in good condition and includes the following:
(i) Steps;
(ii) Two similar stools;
(iii) Water buckets;
(iv) Bell;
(v) Buzzer or whistle; (vi) Timers; (vii) Gloves; (viii) Head gear; (ix) Foot pads; (x) Shin pads; (xi) Gauze and tape; (xii) Scale, subject to examination and approval; (xiii) Any other associated material and equipment as determined by the
Board.
(e) Pairs of Gloves Required. Promoters are responsible for having equal pairs of gloves on hand as the number of contestants competing. The gloves may be used multiple times during an event. Promoters must be prepared for differing glove sizes.
(f) Gloves. All gloves shall be furnished by the promoter and shall be new or in-tact or in good clean condition without lumps or imperfections. All contestants in the main event, championship bouts and bouts of six rounds or more shall use new gloves. The specific glove size for each event shall be as follows:
(i) In kickboxing bouts, the following requirements apply: (A) Contestants weighing 147 pounds or less shall use at least eight ounce gloves. (B) Contestants weighing over 147 pounds shall use at least ten ounce gloves. (C) When two contestants differ in weight classes, contestants shall use at least ten ounce gloves. (D) The Board may approve or require glove size increases. (E) Contestants in each bout shall wear the same brand gloves. The Board may approve gloves of different brands.
(ii) In MMA bouts, the following requirements apply:
(A) Gloves must weigh at least four ounces.
(B) Gloves weighing over eight ounces must be approved by the Board or the inspector.
(iii) All gloves will be examined and approved by the Board or the inspector any time before, during and after a bout.
(iv) If gloves are not approved by the Board or the inspector, they will be discarded before the bout starts and the bout will not proceed until proper gloves are approved.
(v) Gloves that are manipulated in such a manner as breaking, skinning, roughing or twisting shall not be approved for use and such conduct is subject to disciplinary action.
Section 4. Disciplinary Action. Any licensee who violates, or aids or assists in the violation of, any provision of these rules (Chapters 1 through 15) may be subject to disciplinary action.