§ 41-5.2-1. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall mean as follows: (1) “Choke holds” means any hold that impairs the flow of blood or oxygen to the brain. There are many chokes, including the rear naked choke, the guillotine, and the triangle choke. (2) “Cut man” means the person who […]
§ 41-5.2-10. Uniform rules — Hand bandage specifications. (a) In all weight classes, the bandages on each contestant’s hand shall be restricted to soft gauze cloth not more than thirteen (13) yards in length and two inches (2″) in width, held in place by not more than ten feet (10′) of surgeon’s tape, one inch […]
§ 41-5.2-11. Uniform rules — Mouthpieces. (a) All contestants are required to wear a mouthpiece during competition. The mouthpiece shall be subject to examination and approval by the attending physician. (b) The round cannot begin without the mouthpiece in place. (c) If the mouthpiece is involuntarily dislodged during competition, the referee shall call time, clean […]
§ 41-5.2-12. Uniform rules — Protective equipment. (a) Male mixed martial artists shall wear a groin protector of their own selection, of a type approved by the commissioner. (b) Female mixed martial artists are prohibited from wearing groin protectors. (c) Female mixed martial artists shall wear a chest protector during competition. The chest protector shall […]
§ 41-5.2-13. Uniform rules — Gloves. (a) The gloves shall be new for all main events and in good condition or they must be replaced. (b) All contestants shall wear either four- (4), five- (5), or six-ounce (6) gloves, supplied by the promoter and approved by the commission. No contestant shall supply their own gloves […]
§ 41-5.2-14. Uniform rules — Apparel. (a) Each contestant shall wear mixed martial arts shorts, biking shorts, or kick-boxing shorts. (b) Gi’s or shirts are prohibited during competition. (c) Shoes are prohibited during competition. History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 312, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 313, § 1.
§ 41-5.2-15. Uniform rules — Appearance. (a) All contestants shall be cleanly shaven immediately prior to competition, except that a contestant may wear a closely cropped mustache. (b) Hair shall be trimmed or tied back in such a manner as not to interfere with the vision of either contestant or cover any part of a […]
§ 41-5.2-16. Uniform rules — Round length. (a) Each non-championship mixed martial arts contest shall be three (3) rounds of five (5) minutes duration, with a one-minute rest period between each round. (b) Each championship mixed martial arts contest shall be give (5) rounds of five (5) minutes duration, with a one-minute rest period between […]
§ 41-5.2-17. Uniform rules — Stopping a contest. The referee and ringside physician are the sole arbiters of a bout and are the only individuals authorized to enter the fighting area at any time during competition and authorized to stop a contest. History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 312, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 313, § […]
§ 41-5.2-18. Uniform rules — Judging. (a) All bouts will be evaluated and scored by three (3) judges. (b) The ten-point (10) must system will be the standard system of scoring a bout. Under the ten-point (10) must scoring system, ten points (10) must be awarded to the winner of the round and nine (9) […]
§ 41-5.2-19. Warnings. The referee shall issue a single warning for the following infractions. After the initial warning, if the prohibited conduct persists, a penalty will be issued. The penalty may result in a deduction of points or disqualification. (1) Holding or grabbing the fence; (2) Holding opponent’s shorts or gloves; or (3) The presence […]
§ 41-5.2-2. License required for mixed martial arts exhibitions — Exception. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no mixed-martial-arts match or exhibition for a prize or a purse, or at which an admission fee is charged, either directly or indirectly, in the form of dues or otherwise, shall take place or […]
§ 41-5.2-20. Fouls. (a) The following are fouls and will result in penalties if committed: (1) Butting with the head; (2) Eye gouging of any kind; (3) Biting or spitting at an opponent; (4) Hair pulling; (5) Fish hooking; (6) Groin attacks of any kind; (7) Intentionally placing a finger in any opponent’s orifices; (8) […]
§ 41-5.2-21. Injuries sustained during competition. (a) If an injury sustained during competition as a result of a legal maneuver is severe enough to terminate a bout, the injured contestant loses by technical knockout. (b) If an injury sustained during competition as a result of an intentional foul is severe enough to terminate the bout, […]
§ 41-5.2-22. Types of bout results. The following are the types of bout results: (1) Submission by: (i) Tap out: When a contestant physically uses his/her hand to indicate that he or she no longer wishes to continue; or (ii) Verbal tap out: When a contestant verbally announces to the referee that he or she […]
§ 41-5.2-23. Bond procedure. All mixed martial arts events shall be subject to the bond requirements determined by the division of gaming and athletics licensing. History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 312, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 313, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 6.
§ 41-5.2-24. Inspectors. All mixed martial arts events shall be subject to the presence, duties, and compensation of inspectors as required by the division of gaming and athletics licensing. History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 312, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 313, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 6.
§ 41-5.2-25. Rules and regulations. The department of business regulation may make rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of this chapter as it may deem necessary. Provided, further, notwithstanding any provision of the general or public laws to the contrary, the department of business regulation shall have the power to adopt by rule […]
§ 41-5.2-26. Penalty for unlicensed match. Any person holding, conducting, or participating in any mixed martial arts match or exhibition held without a license, unless exempted as provided herein, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding three (3) months, or by both […]
§ 41-5.2-27. Tax on admissions. (a) Every licensee holding or conducting any professional, mixed martial arts event or exhibition shall, after its conclusion, pay to the general treasurer for the use of the state a sum equal to five percent (5%) of the total gross receipts from the sale of tickets and from admission fees; […]
