Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 235 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING
Division 08 - Department of Labor
Rule 235.08.22-003 - Administrative Rules Pertaining to the Arkansas State Athletic Commission

1.1.1 All activities, events, hearings, persons and meetings under, subject to or arguably falling within the Commission's jurisdiction shall be subject to these Rules.

1.1.2 These Rules shall be liberally construed and broadly applied within the constraints of due process and any long-arm statutes of the State of Arkansas so as to do substantial justice and operate to protect the health, safety and welfare of the person participating in or performing any activity related in any way to an Event and members of the general public.

1.1.3 These Rules are supplemental to, not in limitation of, the Commission's authority and power provided by the Combative Sports Law and all other laws, ordinances and rules of the State of Arkansas, counties and municipalities thereof.

1.1.4 The Commission, including through its Committees and Designated employee(s), shall, in its sole discretion and on a case by case basis, have the authority to add to, deviate from or create an exception to these Rules upon receipt of a duly submitted request or in such other circumstances as the Commission, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or prudent under the circumstances. The Commission's prior addition to, deviation from or exception to these Rules shall not be construed or operate to require or obligate the Commission to add to, deviate from or create an exception to these Rules under the same or similar circumstances in the future. No person shall rely upon or use as a basis for their non-compliance with these Rules the Commission's prior or subsequent additions to, deviations from or exceptions to these Rules.

1.1.5 The Commission and Inspectors are permitted in any Event without charge for the purpose of checking and insuring compliance with these Rules. This does not provide preferential seating for those not assigned directly to the Event.

1.3.1 The Rules provided for herein do not limit the actions permitted to be taken by the Commission, Committee or the Commission's members, Inspectors or agents from time to time for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the Combative Sports Law, Rules or the protection, safety and welfare of the public, spectators, Officials, or Contestants.

1.3.2 The interpretation of any Rule shall be at the sole discretion of the Commission on a case by case basis and such interpretation shall be final and binding with respect to the matter requiring an interpretation, with the over-riding concern to be the health, safety and welfare of participants and the public, and whether or not the situation is correctable.

1.3.3 During the performance of official Commission duties or in any other circumstance in which the Commission may be deemed to be taking official action, the Commission and its members, Inspectors and agents are specifically prohibited from providing legal advice to a person or entity subject to the jurisdiction of or regulation by the Commission.

1.8.1 The Designated employee(s) shall be present at all Commission meetings and record the minutes of such meetings. In the absence of the Designated employee(s), the Chairman, or the Vice-Chairman in the absence of the Chairman, shall appoint a commission member to keep the minutes.

1.8.2 The Designated employee(s) is directed and authorized to do all acts and take steps as may be necessary for the operation and enforcement of Arkansas Code § 17-22-101 et seq., these Rules, and any other rule or directive promulgated by the Commission including, without limitation, the appointment, hiring, and licensure of Inspectors to assist the Designated employee(s) in enforcement of the Combative Sports Law and these Rules.

1.8.3 The Designated employee(s) is directed to keep a full and true record of all proceedings of the Commission, preserve at its general office all its books, documents and papers. The Designated employee(s) shall insure that at least one Commission member always has access to all Commission records.

1.8.4 The Designated employee(s) shall collect monies on behalf of the Commission and is authorized to incur such expenses, and make such expenditures, as may be necessary to carry out and effectuate the Designated employee(s)'s duties and powers.

1.9.1 Any contract or agreement, whether concerning an amateur or professional event or bout, that is the basis for a complaint or disciplinary action must be in writing, contain any written provisions required in these Rules, and properly executed by the parties. A copy of the contract shall be provided to the Commission before any investigation or disciplinary action will be taken.

1.10.1 No person holding a license issued by the Commission shall participate or engage in any activity for which an Event license has not been issued or has been denied or revoked by the Commission.

1.10.2 No person holding a license issued by the Commission shall participate or engage in any activity in connection with an Event while having within their body any alcohol or Drug or while otherwise under the influence of alcohol or a Drug. Provided however, participation may be allowed if the Licensee possesses a current and valid prescription from a Doctor for the Drug and the Drug does not, in the sole discretion of the Commission, result in an impediment or impairment of the performance of Licensee's duties or responsibilities nor result in an unfair competitive advantage.

1.10.3 No person shall be allowed to participate or perform services in connection with an Event, unless the person has proof of identification and a current license for their activity. Acceptable proof of identification includes driver's license, passport, state issued identification card, federal identification boxing card, or any other identification required by the designated employee(s).

1.10.4 No person shall interfere with or hinder an Official's performance of his or her duties or threaten physical harm to any person present at an Event or any activity related or associated with an Event, except physical harm may be threatened between Contestants within the boundaries of other applicable laws.

1.10.5 Judges, Timekeepers, Referees, and Doctors may not have a direct or indirect financial interest in any Contestant participating in a specific match or bout or in an Event for which they are providing services.

1.10.6 No Professional shall compete against an Amateur.

1.10.7 No person shall use abusive language, use profanity or otherwise conduct themselves in a manner which is disrespectful to the Commission, Commissioners, Officials, any person at an Event or otherwise engage in disruptive conduct.

1.11.1 "ABC" means The Association of Boxing Commissions.

1.11.2 "Act" means Act 781 of the 2009 Arkansas Legislative Session and Act 1096 of the 2013 Arkansas Legislative Session, and subsequent amendments.

1.11.3 "Administrator" or "Designated employee(s)" means the Designated employee, Program Manager or Managing Director of the Arkansas State Athletic Commission.

1.11.4 "Amateur" means a Contestant who has never, directly or indirectly, received or competed for any Purse exceeding the lesser of $100 or the actual expenses incurred by the Contestant for training and travel relating to a particular contest, Exhibition or Event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Combative Sports Contestants shall be considered an Amateur if the Contestant meets the eligibility requirements, as amended from time to time, of USA Boxing, if applicable to Contestant, and the International Olympic Committee ("IOC"), if the IOC regulates the Contestant's Combative Sport.

1.11.5 "Announcer" means a person who announces the names of the officials, judges, sponsors, Contestants, Contestants' weights, decisions of each contest, and otherwise provides information to the spectators during an Event.

1.11.6 "Certified" means a Judge or Referee who has completed the necessary certification requirements and testing, of the ABC or other certifying entity recognized by the Commission, or other criteria developed and approved by the Commission; with such certification having been offered within the state at least once during a 12 month period prior to said Certification being required for Professional Referees and Judges. Certified can also mean a doctor who has completed the necessary certification requirements and testing, if required, of the American Association of Ringside Physicians or International Association of Ringside Physicians and is currently certified by either organization.

1.11.7 "Chairman" means the Chairman of the Commission or Sub-committee, as the case may be or context may indicate.

1.11.8 "Chief Second" means the Second designated by the Contestant as the primary advisor or assistant to the Contestant during a contest.

1.11.9 "Combative Sports Law" means Arkansas Code § 17-22-101 et seq., as amended from time to time.

1.11.10 "Combative Sports Tax" means the five percent (5%) tax, or other such tax rate established by the Combative Sports Law, upon the Gross Receipts derived from an Event.

1.11.11 "Commission" means the Arkansas State Athletic Commission or one of its duly appointed sub-committees, members, inspectors or agents, as the case may be or context may indicate.

1.11.12 "Committee" means any committee or sub-committee duly appointed by the Commission from time to time, either through a full vote of the members of the Commission or through establishment and appointment by the Chairman, to assist the Commission with the administration of the Commission's affairs, business and duties. Each committee or sub- committee shall be comprised of at least one, but not all, Commission member and if deemed necessary and duly appointed, any other non- Commission member. The Chairman shall not have the authority to appoint non- Commission members to any committee or sub-committee without the consent and affirmative vote of the Commission.

1.11.13 "Contestant" means any participant who competes or otherwise participates in an Event through the use or display of their combative sports or other skills.

1.11.14 "Count" means either an Eight Count or Ten Count given by the Referee to a Contestant who has suffered a Knock-down.

1.11.15 "Deadwood" the numerical difference between tickets printed and tickets sold, given away or otherwise used.

1.11.16 "Disciplinary Committee" means the Committee established for the purpose of investigating, hearing and deciding complaints, alleged violations of the Rules and other matters subject to regulation by the Commission.

1.11.17 "Disqualification" means a combative sports contest ending with the Referee disqualifying a Contestant or the Commission disqualifying a Contestant for any violation of these Rules or other rules or directives. A Disqualification is a loss. A Disqualification may be officially reported using the abbreviation "DQ."

1.11.18 "Doctor" means a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy, who is currently licensed by the State of Arkansas to practice medicine, if applying for a license under these Rules or engaging in any activity related to an Event, or licensed to practice medicine in any state or territory of the United States of America, if not applying for a license under these Rules or engaging in any activity related to an Event.

1.11.19 "Down" or "Knock-down" occurs when, as the result of a legal blow as determined by the Referee, any part of a Contestant's body, except the Contestant's feet, touches the floor of the ring, or when, as the result of a legal blow as determined by the Referee, any part of a Contestant's body, except the Contestant's feet, would have (as determined by the Referee) touched the floor of the ring but for the Contestant being supported by the ropes or cage.

1.11.20 "Draw" means a combative sports contest ending with either an equal number of judges having scored the same Contestant as both the winner and loser, or ending with all judges having scored the Contestants with the same score. A Draw may be officially reported using the abbreviation "D."

1.11.21 "Drug" means any illegal chemical or chemical compound or controlled substance or legally prescribed chemical or chemical compound regulated or within the jurisdiction of the federal Drug Enforcement Agency, federal Food & Drug Administration or federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and any successor agency thereto and any substance banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency at the time and for the specific event.

1.11.22 "Eight Count" means a count of eight (8) given by the Referee to a Contestant who has suffered a Knock-down. An Eight Count starts at the time the Contestant is Down and shall continue to the count of eight (8) even after the Contestant returns to a non-Down position following a Knock-down. Each count one (1) through eight (8) should be approximately one (1) second in length but may be fractionally longer or shorter depending on the circumstances.

1.11.23 "Elimination Tournament" means an Event in which:

1.11.24 "Event Coordinator" means any person who is not an employee of the Promoter, but is otherwise engaged by the Promoter or does actually arrange on behalf of or for the benefit the Promoter any of the following

1.11.25 "Exhibition" means a combative sports contest, exhibition or other display of the Contestant's skills in which neither Contestant strives to win, which ends with no decision being rendered by the Judge(s), no score being kept or recorded, no winner or loser being determined by any person(s) and does not exceed three (3) rounds.

1.11.26 "Female" generally means a person designated as such on her State or Federal ID.

1.11.27 "Full Contact Rules" means Kickboxing Event in which kicks to only the body and head are permitted and kicks below the waist are prohibited.

1.11.28 "Good Cause" means, without limitation,

1.11.29 "Gross Receipts" means the total money, remuneration or other thing or service of value received for admission to an event.

1.11.30 "Inspector" means any person duly appointed and designated by the Commission or Designated employee(s) who may issue licenses, collect license fees, or oversee the proper execution of the Arkansas Combative Sports Law and Rules.

1.11.31 "International Rules" means Kickboxing Event in which kicks to the body, head and below the hip are permitted; however, kicks to the groin are prohibited.

1.11.32 "Judge" means a person responsible for scoring an Event.

1.11.33 "Knockout" means a combative sports contest ending with a Contestant suffering a Knock-down and immediately thereafter either failing to return to a non- Down position before the referee completes a Ten Count or the Referee terminating the Ten Count and ending the contest due to the Referee's determination the Contestant is unfit to continue the contest. A Knockout may be officially reported using the abbreviation "KO."

1.11.34 "Lights-out Suspension" means suspension for ninety (90) calendar days or longer if deemed advisable by the Doctor or Commission.

1.11.35 "Majority Decision" means a combative sports contest ending with a majority of the judges scoring the contest in favor of one contestant with the remaining judge scoring the Contestants with the same score. A Majority Decision may be officially reported using the abbreviation "MDec."

1.11.36 "Majority Draw" means a combative sports contest ending with a majority, but not all, of the judges scoring the Contestants with the same score. A Majority Draw may be officially reported using the abbreviation "MD."

1.11.37 "Male" generally means a person designated as such on his State or Federal ID.

1.11.38 "Manager" means any person who, directly or indirectly, controls or administers the affairs of a Professional Contestant with respect to his or her combative sports affairs or otherwise advises a Professional Contestant with respect to his or her combative sports affairs.

1.11.39 "Martial Arts" or "Mixed Martial Arts" means any discipline in which the participants utilize the exertion of pressure, grappling, holds, kicks, punches, blows, strikes, or any combination of the foregoing techniques including, without limitation, any form of Judo, Kung Fu, Karate, Tae Kwan do, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, or any other discipline.

1.11.40 "Matchmaker" means person who arranges, contracts or negotiates or inquires about the possibility of an arrangement, contract or negotiation for a Contestant's participation in any bout or contest related to an Event.

1.11.41 "Member" means any member of the Commission or Committee, as the case may be or context may indicate.

1.11.42 "Minimum Suspension" means a suspension of thirty (30) calendar days or longer if deemed advisable by the Doctor or Commission.

1.11.43 "No Decision" and "No Contest" mean a combative sports contest or Exhibition ending with no decision being rendered by the judge(s) or no scores having been maintained or recorded and no winner or loser otherwise determined by any person. A No Decision or No Contest may be officially reported using the abbreviation "NC."

1.11.44 "Official" means any individual who performs an official function during or related in any way to an Event including but not limited to Announcers, Commissioners, Doctors, Inspectors, Judges, Referees, and Timekeepers.

1.11.45 "Person" means a Female, Male or legal entity, as the case may be or context may indicate.

1.11.46 "Professional" means a Person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age. Provided however, the term Professional does not include the following (i) A person who claims to be an Amateur and meets the definition of an Amateur; (ii) A person who solely competes in Amateur Events or Elimination Tournaments.

1.11.47 "Professional Event" means an Event in which at least one of the Contestants is a Professional; however, Professional Event does not include Elimination Contests.

1.11.48 "Promoter" means any person or other legal entity or organization, and in the case of a legal entity includes any officer, manager, director and employee thereof, who is responsible for or actually arranges, organizes, produces, sponsors or stages any Event.

1.11.49 "Purse" means any form of payment or other remuneration provided to a person or entity, directly or indirectly, in exchange for or related in any way to a Contestant's participation in a combative sports activity including, without limitation, reimbursement for expenses and travel, as well as, any amount paid, directly or indirectly, from or related to broadcast, Internet, media, radio, television, and cable rights.

1.11.50 "Referee" means the person at an Event who is or will be inside the ring or other competition area and is in charge of enforcing these Rules and the other rules relevant to the bouts or heats during an Event.

1.11.51 "Rule" means any rule or regulation promulgated or adopted by the Arkansas Athletic Commission from time to time.

1.11.52 "Sanctioning Body" is a sport governing body which can have a variety of functions, one of which would be to maintain a list of division/regional champions, issuance of disciplinary action for rule infractions and deciding on rule changes that can be used within the State of Arkansas for the sport the Body governs.

1.11.53 "Second" means any person aiding, assisting, or advising a Contestant during an Event.

1.11.54 "Split Decision" means a combative sports contest ending with one Contestant scored as the winner by the majority of the judges. A Split Decision may be officially reported using the abbreviation "SD."

1.11.55 "Standing Eight Count" means a count of eight (8) given at the referee's discretion to a Contestant who has not suffered a Knock-down in the moments preceding the referee beginning the count.

1.11.56 "Submission" means a combative sports contest ending by the Referee stopping the contest during the Contestant's execution and continuous application of a legal hold or mixed martial technique from which a Contestant's opponent cannot work free and which poses imminent risk of either loss of consciousness or serious physical injury. A Submission may be officially reported using the abbreviation "TKO," if due to strikes, or "Submission" and should generally be also notated with the method or technique resulting in the Submission.

1.11.57 "Tapout" or "Tap Out" means a combative sports contest ending by the Contestant verbally indicating or physically tapping or patting either the contest area floor or any part the opponent's body in an effort to signal the Referee that Contestant no longer wishes to continue participating in the contest. A Tapout may be officially reported using the abbreviation "TKO," if due to strikes, or "Submission."

1.11.58 "Technical Knockout" means a combative sports contest ending with

1.11.59 "Ten Count" means a count of ten (10) given by the Referee to a Contestant who has suffered a Knock-down. A Ten Count starts at the time the Contestant is Down and shall continue to the count of ten (10), unless the Contestant returns to a nonDown position and is in the opinion of the Referee fit to continue the bout before the Referee reaches the count of ten (10). Each count one (1) through ten (10) should be approximately one (1) second in length but may be fractionally longer or shorter depending on the Referee and circumstances.

1.11.60 "10 Point Must System" means a system of scoring whereby the winner of each round must receive ten (10) points, while the loser of the round receives nine (9) points, eight (8) points if knocked down once or clearly and thoroughly dominated by the opponent without being knocked down, seven (7) points if knocked down more than once and thoroughly dominated by the opponent. A Contestant may not receive less than seven (7) points in a round, unless the reason for receiving less than seven (7) points is due to the deduction of a point or point(s). If there is no clear winner of the round or the Judge scores the round evenly, each Contestant will be awarded ten (10) points. Although a Contestant may win the round, a point deduction for the commission of a foul may result in less than ten (10) points being awarded to that Contestant. No fractions of a point shall be awarded to or deducted from any Contestant. The winner of each round should be the Contestant delivering or displaying, as legally permitted under the rules applicable to the combative sport, any combination of the most clean or effective punches/strikes/legal holds/take downs, effective aggressiveness, effective defense, and good ring generalship.

1.11.61 "Timekeeper" means the person responsible for keeping the official time for each round or heat, intervals between rounds or heats, and all counts after a Contestant is Down during an Event.

1.11.62 "Technical Zone" A restricted area extending perpendicular from all points from the edge of the ring apron, cage or out of bounds line on any surface upon which an event or competition takes place. In case of prior cited problems in a particular venue or with a promoter, ASAC can require up to ten (10) feet for the Technical Zone.

1.11.63 "Twenty Count" means a count of twenty (20) given by the Referee to a Contestant who has, as a result of actions which do not violate these Rules or the rules of the contest, been knocked through or has otherwise fallen through the ropes during a contest. A Twenty Count starts at the time the Contestant is Down and shall continue to the count of twenty (20), unless the Contestant returns unassisted to a non- Down position inside the Ring and is in the opinion of the Referee fit to continue the bout before the Referee reaches the count of twenty (20). Each count one (1) through twenty (20) should be approximately one (1) second in length but may be fractionally longer or shorter depending on the Referee and circumstances.

1.11.64 "Unanimous Decision" means a combative sports contest ending with one Contestant scored as the winner by all judge(s). A Unanimous Decision may be officially reported using the abbreviation "UD."

1.12.1 Announcer - $20.00

1.12.2 Contestant - $20.00

1.12.3 Doctor - NO FEE

1.12.4 Event Coordinator - $100.00

1.12.5 Event Permit License - $50.00

1.12.6 Federal Boxing ID - $20.00

1.12.7 Inspector - NO FEE

1.12.8 Judge - $15.00

1.12.9 Manager - $50.00

1.12.10 Matchmaker - $100.00

1.12.11 National Mixed Martial Arts ID - $20.00

1.12.12 Promoter - $100.00

1.12.13 Referee - $25.00

1.12.14 Second - $15.00

1.12.15 Timekeeper - $15.00

1.13.1 No contestant will be licensed or participate as a contestant in any event under these rules without the following blood work for HIV 1 & 2, Hepatitis BsAg, and Hepatitis C. Blood work is considered valid for 6 months. Blood work results are only accepted from the original source (laboratory or medical provider) or approved commissions and results sent directly to the Arkansas Athletic Commission. The Arkansas Athletic Commission must have received the bloodwork at least ten (10) days prior to an Event. The cost of the testing shall be borne by the contestant. The Commission in its discretion may allow submission until the event in individual cases upon showing of good cause.

1.13.2 No contestant age forty (40) and above will be licensed or participate in any event or bout as a contestant under these rules, with the exception of USA Boxing sanctioned and regulated events, without a comprehensive physical exam by a physician to include an EKG test and dilated eye exam by applicable licensed medical professional. The costs of the exam and tests shall be borne by the contestant and be considered good until the expiration date of the contestant's license. The Arkansas Athletic Commission must receive the results of the physical exam on a form specified by the Commission at least ten (10) days prior to an Event. The Commission in its discretion may allow submission until the event in individual cases upon showing of good cause.

1.13.3 In addition to, or in lieu of the requirements of 1.13.2, a contestant age forty (40) and above may be required by the Commission to provide satisfactory documentation of MRI of the head, stress test by cardiologist and a dilated eye exam by applicable licensed medical professional. These additional requirements are in the sole discretion of the Commission and shall be based upon criteria including, but not limited to, whether the contestant is an amateur or professional, the contestant's number of lifetime events or bouts, win-loss record, number of KO's or TKO's, and recentness of any KO's or TKO's. The cost of these tests or physicals will be borne by the contestant and be considered good until the expiration date of the contestant's license. The Arkansas Athletic Commission must have received medical documentation of any required tests or physicals at least ten (10) days prior to an Event. The Commission in its discretion may allow submission until the event in individual cases upon showing of good cause.

1.13.4 The age difference between a contestant age forty (40) above and his opponent shall be no more than ten (10) years older or ten (10) years younger. However, in no case shall a contestant age 40 and above compete against an opponent under age thirty-five (35). The Commission in its discretion may waive this rule upon good cause shown.

1.14.1 As used in this subsection, "uniformed service veteran" means a former member of the United States Uniformed Services discharged under circumstances other than dishonorable.

1.14.2 The Board shall grant expedited licensure to an individual who is the holder in good standing of a license with a similar scope of practice issued by another state, territory, or district of the U. S. and is:

1.14.3 The Commission shall grant an expedited license process upon receipt of all the below:

1.14.4 The expiration date of a license for a deployed uniformed service member or spouse will be extended for one hundred and eighty (180) days following the date of the uniformed service member's return from deployment.

1.15.1 An individual may not be eligible to receive or hold a license issued by the Commission if that individual has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or been found guilty of any of the offenses detailed in Arkansas Code § 17-3-102 et. seq. by any court in the State of Arkansas, or of any similar offense by a court in another state, or of any similar offense by a federal court, unless the conviction was lawfully sealed under the Comprehensive Criminal Record Sealing Act of 2013, Arkansas Code § 16-90-1401 et. seq. or otherwise sealed pardoned or expunged under prior law.

1.15.2 The Commission may grant a waiver as authorized by Arkansas Code § 17-3-102 in certain circumstances. Because of the time-sensitive nature of waiver requests, the Commission designates the Chair to grant waivers in between meetings of the Commission. If the Chair is unavailable, the Co-Chair. If the Co-Chair is unavailable, any available Commissioner may grant a waiver.

1.15.3 The Commission is not authorized to conduct criminal background checks but may inquire about criminal convictions upon application or renewal of a license. Any applicant or licensee which provides false information to the Board regarding a criminal conviction may be subject to suspension, revocation or denial of a license.

1.15.4 A request for a waiver must be made in writing by an applicant for licensure or renewal at a minimum of ten (10) days before a scheduled event.

1.15.5 Notwithstanding any other rule, the Commission shall not license a person who at the time of application is a registered sex offender designated as Level 2 or higher on the Arkansas Sex Offender Registry pursuant to Arkansas Code § 17-22-302(c).

1.16.1 The Commission shall waive the initial licensing fee if the applicant:

1.16.2 The term "initial licensing fee" does not include fees for other than initial licensing. It does not include licensing fees following the first or initial time in which an applicant receives a license by the Commission.

2.2.1 All ice used during a contest shall be in an enclosed or sealed container.

2.2.2 Electrolyte drinks or water may be administered to a Contestant during a contest; provided however, if an electrolyte drink is to be administered during a contest, a Second or Contestant shall have the Commission or Inspector examine and approve such electrolyte drink and its container prior to use. The Commission or Inspector retains sole discretion to approve or disallow any electrolyte drink.

2.2.3 Discretionary and limited use of petroleum jelly shall be allowed immediately prior to and during a contest only on the Contestant's facial area extending to the lower ear lobes and shall not be used on any other part of the Contestant. The excessive use of petroleum jelly is strictly prohibited, and the referee shall direct removal of any excessive petroleum jelly.

2.2.4 The ringside Doctor shall monitor the use and application of any foreign substances administered to a Contestant before or during a contest. The chief second shall surrender, immediately upon request, to the Commission or the Doctor any substance for laboratory analysis. The Commission or Inspector may inspect, at any time, any bags, substances or materials brought into the corner during a Contest.

2.2.5 In case of a cut, the topical use only of the following is allowed, each to be in their original container which is clearly labeled in accordance with United States Food and Drug Administration and Drug Enforcement Agency regulations:

2.3.1 Applicant shall complete and submit an application approved or provided by the Commission.

2.3.2 Each applicant shall be familiar with the Arkansas Combative Sports Law and these Rules.

2.3.3 Before issuing or denying any license, the Commission may examine the applicant or other witnesses and request any and all information the Commission deems relevant to the application.

2.3.4 Each applicant for a Contestant's professional boxing license shall simultaneously apply for or currently possess a valid Federal Boxing ID.

2.3.5 Each applicant shall provide the Commission with his or her legal name, as maintained by the Social Security Administration and Internal Revenue Service of the United States of America or such similar governmental agency for the country of the applicant's residence.

2.3.6 Each applicant shall provide at least one (1) government issued form of identification bearing both applicant's photograph and legal name and one (1) form of government issued identification proving the applicant's age.

2.3.7 Each applicant shall provide the Commission with the physical address of his or her residence and notify the Commission of any change in the same.

2.3.8 Each applicant and person licensed under these Rules shall use the same name, which shall be his or her legal name, in connection with each Event; provided however, Contestants shall not be prohibited from also using a "ring name" or "alias" in promotional materials and when being announced prior to a bout or Event.

2.3.9 Each licensee whose license is lost, stolen, or cannot otherwise be produced upon request shall apply and pay for a new duplicate license from the Commission.

2.3.10 No license issued under these Rules is transferable to another person.

2.3.11 The Commission may deny, revoke or suspend any license for good cause.

2.3.12 The Commission may reject any applications submitted without the required licensing fee and all information required by the Commission.

2.3.13 In addition to all other requirements, each applicant and person licensed under these Rules shall, at any time requested by the Commission, Designated employee(s), Inspector, or Doctor, submit to a test of breath and/or body fluids for the presence of any alcohol, Drug, Hepatitis A, B or C, or HIV. The Commission shall pay for all costs associated with a test required under this subpart. The applicant or licensee shall pay all costs associated with tests required for initial licensure or renewal of a license and shall reimburse the Commission for all positive tests and tests indicating a violation of these Rules. A positive test for the presence of alcohol, Drugs or infectious diseases or the refusal of a licensee to immediately submit to a test shall result in an immediate suspension of the licensee's license with such suspension continuing until a hearing before the Commission for reinstatement. In addition to suspension or revocation of the License, a positive test for alcohol, Drugs or infectious diseases or the refusal of the licensee to submit to testing may also result in the imposition of a monetary fine. Prior to reinstatement following a violation of this subpart, the Licensee shall submit to a test for the presence of alcohol, Drugs or infectious diseases, the results of which shall be negative. World Anti-Doping Agency list of banned substances for combative sports will be the same list used by ASAC.

2.3.14 Unless and until Arkansas Code § 17-22-302(d), which requires all licenses issued by the Commission to expire on June 30 of each year, is repealed, amended or otherwise permits the Commission to set an alternate expiration date for its licenses, all licenses issued by the Commission shall expire on June 30 of each year; provided however, if the Commission is permitted by the Act to establish its own expiration date for licenses issued by the Commission, then such licenses shall expire one (1) year from the date of issuance or as otherwise determined or established by the Commission at the time of issuance.

2.3.15 If available through the Commission's website or through other approved electronic means designated by the Commission, applications may be submitted via web- based or electronic means and may be subject to credit card, debit card or other processing fees in addition to the licensing fees.

2.4.1 Each application shall be on a form established by the Commission or if no form is established, then with such information as the Commission may require;

2.4.2 Each application shall be submitted with a non-refundable application fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each Event Permit Fee.

2.4.3 Each application shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the proposed Event date;

2.4.4 Each application may apply for only one (1) Event License; however, each application may provide for alternate Event dates not more than ninety (90) days following the first proposed Event date;

2.4.5 Each application shall be directed to the Designated employee(s);

2.4.6 Each application shall be simultaneously submitted with:

2.4.7 An application shall be rejected if the granting of such application would result in the Promoter having more than six (6) Events simultaneously approved by the Commission. The exception that a licensed, bonded promoter may have up to two annual shows permitted in addition. If a promoter has more than two annual shows and wishes to have them licensed simultaneously, then all events over the two annual shows shall be included in the total of six (6) listed above; and

2.4.8 An application shall be rejected if, within the twelve (12) months preceding the application date, the Promoter has without good cause (insufficient ticket sales shall never be considered good cause) cancelled two (2) or more approved Events.

2.4.9 Unless otherwise permitted under these Rules, Events shall not take place over more than one (1) day.

2.5.1 Audit & Taxes. The provisions of the Act shall be followed with respect to remittance of taxes to the Commission and such shall be subject to audit by the Commission at any time.

2.5.2 Bouts, Heats & Rounds. Each Event shall consist of a minimum of twenty-four (24) scheduled rounds and a maximum of seventy-two (72) scheduled rounds.

2.5.3 Credentials & Tickets. No person, excluding Contestants, Seconds and Officials, shall be admitted to any Event without a ticket or credential issued and documented by the Promoter. No credential may be sold, exchanged or bartered and a manifest for all credentials, including the name of the person to whom the credential was issued and the reason, must be maintained and produced for the Commission at each Event upon request by the Commission, made at a reasonable time the day of the event.

2.5.4 Event Compensation. In order to receive compensation hereunder, the person must have attended the Event for official Commission business at the specific request of or assignment by the Designated employee(s), Chairman or duly authorized Member. At such time as ASAC has certified training open to officials and assigns officials to an Event, compensation for the Officials can be established by ASAC. Until such time the Promoter can negotiate such rates directly with officials. Said officials must be approved by ASAC. The following fees may be increased or decreased from time to time by the Commission. In addition to any other sum to which the following persons may be entitled under these Rules and by agreement with the Promoter, the following persons shall receive compensation for attendance and performance of their duties at an Event as follows with such sums to be paid directly to the following by the Promoter through remittance of cash, certified check, cashier's check, or other check or order for immediately available funds to the Commission Official in charge of the Event prior to the beginning of each Event. Such Commission Official shall distribute the sum to the following persons immediately after conclusion of the Event, with the exception that the Inspector Fee must be paid by the promoter to the State and a warrant/direct deposit for payment by ASAC will be issued to the Inspector.

2.5.5 Officials. The Promoter shall be responsible for selecting and obtaining the Officials, except the Inspectors and Commission Representatives who will be assigned solely by the Commission. At such time, after holding ABC Certified Referee and Training within the State, twelve months after such training, professional referees and judges shall must be certified in order to officiate. All Officials are subject to Commission approval and the Commission or Designated employee(s) may disallow or re-assign any Official or otherwise require Promoter to use only the Officials appointed by the Commission or Designated employee(s). The minimum Officials required for each Event are:

2.6.1 Not be less than sixteen (16) feet square;

2.6.2 Have an apron or floor area outside the ropes which extends at least two (2) feet beyond the ropes on all sides; variances can be granted;

2.6.3 Have a floor area, both inside and outside the ropes, padded with ensolite or other similar closed-cell foam of at least one (1) inch thickness and approved by the Commission;

2.6.4 Have a top covering made of canvas or similar material tightly stretched and laced to the ring platform;

2.6.5 Not have a floor covering consisting of a material which tends to gather in lumps or ridges;

2.6.6 Not be more than five (5) feet above the ground, unless previously approved by the Commission;

2.6.7 Have at least two (2) sets of steps for use by Contestants and Officials;

2.6.8 Have posts made of metal not less than three (3) inches in diameter and at least eighteen (18) inches away from the ropes;

2.6.9 Have turnbuckles and corners protected with a urethane pad covered with a material similar to the ring floor covering or plasticized rubber or vinyl;

2.6.10 Have at least four (4) ropes, not less than one inch in diameter and evenly spaced twelve (12) inches apart, with the lower rope being eighteen (18) inches above the ring floor, unless five (5) ropes are used in which case the lowest rope shall be six (6) inches above the ring floor, and all ropes wrapped in soft plasticized rubber, vinyl or cloth material; see specifications under different formats of combative competition.

2.6.11 Have ropes connected to one another using ties constructed of a soft material placed at least every six (6) feet; and

2.6.12 Have sufficient strength and safety in both the floor and support structure to safely hold the actively moving weight of all Contestants, Officials, Seconds and other persons and equipment which may be simultaneously inside the Ring. Liability for structure failure shall fall upon promoter for ASAC evaluation.

2.7.1 Prior to and immediately following a bout, only the Announcer, Announcer assistant, Authorized Media personnel, promoter, Contestants, Doctor, Inspectors, Commission representatives and persons authorized by the Commission shall be allowed inside the ring or on the ring apron, unless otherwise specified by promoter.

2.7.2 At least one (1) minute before the start of the first round of each bout, only the Announcer, Contestants, Contestants' chief Seconds, and the Referee may be inside the ring and the Referee shall clear the ring of all other individuals.

2.7.3 During a round, only Contestants and the Referee are permitted inside the ring.

2.7.4 In between rounds only Contestants, one Second from each Contestant, Referee and one individual holding a ring card/round indicator are permitted inside the ring.

2.7.5 The Referee and/or Commission may order the ring be cleared of any or all persons at any time, either before, during or after a bout.

2.8.1 Under the exclusive control of the Commission, Designated employee(s) and Inspectors at each Event;

2.8.2 ASAC can require, following a prior problem with the same issue, that the area be separated from the spectator areas on all sides using a barrier approved in advance by the Commission;

2.8.3 Utilized only by Contestants, Officials, and other properly credentialed individuals;

2.8.4 Clear of all alcoholic beverages, paid spectator seats and non-essential persons;

2.8.5 Protected by Promoter's security or staff personnel from access by anyone other than persons permitted by the Commission, Designated employee(s) or Inspector assigned to the Event, which admitted persons shall be properly credentialed prior to entry; and

2.8.6 A seating and arrangement diagram can be required in advance by ASAC.

2.9.1 The Event or bout is regulated and sanctioned by and conducted in accordance with all of the rules and regulations of an amateur sanctioning body which are deemed to be at least as stringent as the Rules in effect by ASAC, approved in writing and on file with the Commission at least thirty (30) days in advance of proposed event;

2.9.2 Ensure that at least once prior to the beginning of the first bout and immediately prior to the start of the main event, the statement, "This Event is Sanctioned by the," with such blank being filled in with the name of the approved sanctioning body sanctioning the Event and immediately followed by an announcement of the name of the presiding Commission representative in attendance and the names of the Referee and Judges for the bout;

2.9.3 A Doctor or other Commission approved health care provider will be present at all times during the Event;

2.9.4 The Commission and Inspectors are permitted in the Event without charge for the purpose of checking and insuring compliance with these Rules; and

2.9.5 The Designated employee(s) is provided written notice at least five (5) business days prior to the weigh-in, Event or bout whichever is earlier, and the notice includes:

2.11.1 Announce the names of the Contestants, Contestants' weights, names of Officials, decisions of the Referee and Judges, as well as, provide additional information requested by the Commission or Promoter or of general interest to the spectators;

2.11.2 Ensure that at least once prior to the beginning of the first bout and immediately prior to the start of the main event, the statement, "This Event is Sanctioned by the Arkansas State Athletic Commission," immediately followed by an announcement of the name of the presiding Commission representative in attendance and the names of the Referee and Judges for the bout;

2.11.3 Be familiar with the official possible results of each bout under these Rules and announce the official result, as indicated on the scorecard received from the Commission representative or Inspector, immediately following each bout; and

2.11.4 Immediately return the scorecard to the Commission representative or Inspector after announcing the official result of the bout. All professional bouts shall have the scorecards retrieved after each round and delivered to the Commission representative at ringside.

2.12.1 Sign all necessary forms and releases and otherwise authorize the Commission and any of its representatives, agents or Inspectors to inquire, receive and discuss Contestant's medical history, medical conditions and test results with any health care provider;

2.12.2 Prior to participating in each Event, submit to and pass a pre-fight physical administered by the Doctor;

2.12.3 If female, submit to and produce a negative pregnancy test within thirty-six (36) hours prior to participating in each Event, with the cost of such pregnancy test being paid solely by the Promoter and the results of which being verified by the Doctor;

2.12.4 Prior to participating in each Event, truthfully complete and submit to the Commission a medical history questionnaire approved by the Commission;

2.12.5 Prior to participating in each Event, secure hair, which is long enough to interfere with vision or safety of either Contestant, with soft and non-abrasive material;

2.12.6 Not use facial cosmetics while participating in an Event;

2.12.7 Not wear any type of body piercing, spectacles, hard contact lenses, dentures, or removable dental work while participating in an Event;

2.12.8 Not wear headgear or any other thing on the head while competing in an Event, unless competing in an Amateur Event or Elimination Tournament;

2.12.9 Wear a fitted mouthpiece during each round;

2.12.10 Wear groin protection or foul protector while participating in an Event; rule is optional for females.

2.12.11 Wear non-transparent shorts, a skirt or other article of clothing below the waist which cover the genitals and groin protection/foul protector while participating in an Event;

2.12.12 If male, not wear a shirt or other article of clothing above the waist while participating in an Event;

2.12.13 If female, wear a non-transparent article of clothing which hides at least the areolae of the breasts while participating in the Event and which is not reasonably anticipated to, during normal contest activities, become dislodged, transparent or otherwise not continuously hide the areolae of the breasts while participating in an Event;

2.12.14 Remain at the Event and submit to an evaluation by the Doctor immediately following Contestant's bout and prior to receiving the Purse;

2.12.15 Be given a mandatory rest period/suspension of a minimum of seven (7) days, which period shall be longer if recommended by the Doctor, following their participation in an Event and shall not be permitted to participate in an Event if they have competed in Arkansas or another jurisdiction at any time within the seven (7) days prior to an Event; Seven (7) days shall be counted from Saturday to Saturday.

2.12.16 Be given a minimum sixty (60) day Suspension following Contestant's loss by Knockout or minimum thirty (30) day suspension following a loss by Technical Knockout.

2.12.17 If Contestant's last five (5) consecutive bouts within a twelve (12) month period were losses via Knockout or Technical Knockout, not be granted a license or shall have a license indefinitely suspended until submission of a recent computed axial tomography scan and certification by a board certified Doctor, specializing in neurology, that Contestant is fit to participate in a Combative Sport;

2.12.18 Be allowed no more than two (2) Seconds in the corner during a contest, one of whom shall be designated the chief Second if the event is MMA; be allowed no more than four (4) Seconds in the corner during a contest, one of who shall be designated a 'cut man' if the event is professional boxing;

2.12.19 If gloves are required to be worn during participation in the combative sport in which the Contestant is participating, wear gloves of the same weight as their opponent, with such glove weight being the weight required to be worn by the heavier Contestant;

2.12.20 If gloves are required to be worn or hands required to be wrapped or covered during participation in the combative sport in which the Contestant is participating, Contestant must obtain an inspection by an Inspector and certification of inspection prior to participating in the contest;

2.12.21 Upon demand by the Commission or Inspector, produce for inspection the Handwraps, if any, used by the Contestant in the contest;

2.12.22 Enter the ring or cage within five (5) minutes following the announcement of their name by the Announcer;

2.12.23 Not violate any contract or breach any agreement relating to participation in an Event; and

2.12.24 If the Doctor recommends the Contestant be transported to the hospital and Contestant refuses, then remain onsite and be examined by the Doctor at least once more between thirty (30) and forty-five (45) minutes after first refusing transport to the hospital and then remain onsite and continue to be observed by the Doctor as long as recommended by the Doctor. If the Contestant is asked by the doctor to return and does not, Contestant shall be suspended for a minimum of thirty (30) days or more upon request of the physician.

2.13.1 At least two (2) hours, but not more than up to seven (7) hours prior to the scheduled start of the first bout for each Event to which they are assigned or are otherwise participating, administer a pre-fight physical for each Contestant, which physical consists of the following:

2.13.2 Record the results of each Contestant's pre-fight physical on a form provided by the Commission and sign an attestation that such Contestant is in satisfactory physical condition to compete in the Event or if Contestant is unfit to compete in the Event, prohibit the Contestant from competing and notify the Inspector and Commission of the condition(s) preventing the Contestant from competing in the Event.

2.13.3 Sit near the entrance to the ring or cage and not leave ringside after the beginning of the first bout, except during intermissions, until after checking the last Contestant following the announcement of the decision in the final bout of an Event.

2.13.4 Immediately enter the ring or cage and attend to any Contestant who loses by Knockout, or Technical Knockout.

2.13.5 Enter the ring or cage and make a recommendation to the Referee as to a Contestant's fitness to continue upon Referee's request for such opinion.

2.13.6 Perform post-bout medical evaluations of all Contestants and complete the Commission provided forms for the post-bout evaluations.

2.13.7 Conduct a post-bout examination including a recommendation for rest periods and medical disqualifications exceeding the mandatory suspensions provided for by these Rules, if deemed necessary.

2.13.8 Following each post-bout examination or at any time during an Event, express their professional medical opinion as to whether a Contestant should go to a hospital for further treatment or observation and if so recommended, direct the onsite emergency medical personnel to immediately perform such transport.

2.14.1 Event Site or Event Site rental;

2.14.2 Required equipment or supplies;

2.14.3 Concessions;

2.14.4 Advertising or marketing;

2.14.5 Media coverage of the Event;

2.14.6 Ticketing;

2.14.7 Event staff;

2.14.8 Security;

2.14.9 Officials; and

2.14.10 Doctor, ambulance and onsite paramedics or medical personnel.

2.15.1 Check all persons in attendance and participating in the Event for the appropriate credentials and Commission Licenses;

2.15.2 Be present, if required by the Commission or Designated employee(s), at the weighins to supervise the same and ensure completion of the required forms and compliance with these Rules;

2.15.3 Ensure compliance with these Rules by inspecting all Contestants, Contestants' hand wraps, contestants' equipment, and seconds' equipment and materials prior the beginning of a contest;

2.15.4 Certify compliance with these Rules by signing, in a manner and using a device directed by the Commission or Designated employee(s) when available, each Contestant's Handwraps and equipment/gloves prior to each Contestant's participation in a contest;

2.15.5 Inspect each Contestant's gloves prior to the start of each bout or contest, to insure no foreign or prohibited substances have been applied to the Contestant or gloves;

2.15.6 Ensure compliance with these Rules by observing the conduct of Contestants, Officials, Seconds, any other licensed persons or persons subject to regulation under the Act or these Rules; and

2.15.7 Complete all other forms and reports and tests required by the Commission.

2.16.1 Have no direct or indirect financial interest or familial relationship to any Contestant participating in a contest being scored by the Judge;

2.16.2 Sit on a high stool if possible or other appropriate seating between the ring or cage posts, not on the same side as another judge, with a clear view of the Contestants competing during the bout;

2.16.3 Remained focused on the contest and score, on Commission provided scorecards, each round of each bout using the 10 Point Must System;

2.16.4 Sign each scorecard per round and ensure the same is provided to the Commissioner or Inspector at ringside by submitting the same to the Referee after each round and the contest's end, even if by TKO or KO;

2.16.5 Be specifically trained or have experience in the combative sport for which they desire to be a licensed Judge; and

2.16.6 Pass any written or verbal test, which may be required by the Commission, covering the Act, these Rules and the rules of the combative sport to be scored by the Judge.

2.17.1 Have a fiduciary obligation to deal fairly with and act in the best interests of the Contestant(s) they represent;

2.17.2 Ensure the Contestant(s) they represent observe and comply with the suspensions issued by the Commission;

2.17.3 Ensure the Contestant(s) they represent comply with the Act and these Rules; and

2.17.4 If in attendance at an Event where a Contestant is both competing and represented by the Manager, must attend the instructions and rules meeting prior to the contest.

2.18.1 Contact, solicit or negotiate a Contestant for the purpose of obtaining the Contestant's participation in or attempting to obtain the Contestant's participation in an Event;

2.18.2 Match the Contestants as to weight and experience in a manner consistent with these Rules;

2.18.3 Cooperate with and obey the instructions of the Inspector during the Event;

2.18.4 Be licensed by Commission, even if Matchmaker is hired/employed by the Promoter and be jointly responsible along with Promoter for matches made and compliance with the Act and these Rules; and

2.18.5 If a designated matchmaker is in charge of making matches, then both the promoter and matchmaker will be subject to disciplinary action by the Commission for failure to exercise objective and subjective good judgment in the arrangement or pairing of a match, whether the person knew or should have known one Contestant was substantially outclassed by the opponent.

2.19.1 Be licensed in accordance with these Rules;

2.19.2 Have specific training or a fundamental understanding of the rules governing the Event which they officiate;

2.19.3 Not simultaneously participate in multiple licensed capacities at an Event which they officiate except for the positions of referee who may substitute for a judge;

2.19.4 Not act as or otherwise be a Contestant, Event Coordinator, Manager, Matchmaker, Promoter or Second at, for or in connection with any Event in which they also act as an Official. In order for a Promoter or Event Coordinator or Matchmaker to act as a corner, permission must be obtained from the opposing camp.

2.20.1 At all times comply with the Act, these Rules, and the instructions and directives of the Commission, Committee, Designated Employee(s) and Inspector(s) assigned to the Event.

2.20.2 At least ten (10) days prior to an Event, provide the following to the Commission at Promoter's sole expense:

2.20.3 Supervise and be directly responsible for the conduct of the Promoter's agents, contractors, employees and volunteers. Any violation of the Combative Sports Law or these Rules by the Promoter's agents, contractors, employees or volunteers is deemed a violation by Promoter.

2.20.4 Provide evidence, satisfactory to the Commission, that Promoter possesses sufficient knowledge of the Promoter's responsibilities and duties under the Combative Sports Law and these Rules, as well as, the has the ability and intent to comply therewith.

2.20.5 Prior to Commission event approval, all advertising or social media must carry the words 'subject to ASAC approval". Not advertise, unless authorized by Commission or clearly stated to be tentative event subject to Commission approval, or sell any tickets to an Event, unless the Event License application has been granted and Event License Fee paid to the Commission.

2.20.6 Ensure the maintenance of adequate public safety at all Events and advise the Commission prior to the Event of Promoter's proposed provisions for armed off-duty or on-duty law enforcement personnel.

2.20.7 If a promoter has had a previous incident wherein glass-bottled drinks, cans or bottles were used as weapons, then Commission has the authority to specify what types of items can be available.

2.20.8 Promoter can be required, after a prior reprimand to ensure no container of any type, other than soft plastic cups or paper cups, is used by anyone within 150 feet of the Technical Zone. Provided however, drinks may be in plastic bottles within 150 feet of the Technical Zone if the venue is fitted with netting or other barrier which prevents or otherwise makes it exceedingly difficult for hurling or throwing of the same into the Technical Zone.

2.20.9 Refer decisions or interpretations of any Rules, requiring an immediate decision, to the Designated employee(s) or Inspector assigned to the Event, who shall have the ability to decide the same, except as pertains to the sole arbiter of a match: the referee.

2.20.10 Comply with the Event Compensation requirements of these Rules and otherwise bear all financial responsibility for the Event.

2.20.11 After a prior problem with the same issue from the same promoter, prior to the beginning of each professional Event and at the discretion of the Commission or Designated employee(s), Promoter shall remit the guaranteed portion of each Contestant's Purse in cash, certified check, cashier's check, or other check or order for immediately available funds to the Commission Official in charge of the Event and such Commission Official shall distribute the amount remitted to the Contestants immediately after conclusion of the Event. Each Contestant will sign a form acknowledging receipt of the Purse amount remitted to the Commission Official.

2.20.12 For professional Events (or for amateur events in which a contract is written), the contract with each Contestant which must contain the following:

2.20.13 For each Event, provide the following at Promoter's sole expense:

2.20.14 Not allow any bout or heat to begin until the Doctor, Commissioner in charge of the Event, Judges, all emergency medical personnel and Timekeeper are all present at ringside;

2.20.15 Ensure the Promoter or Promoter's representative is readily accessible and available to the Officials and Commission during the entirety of the Event, which Promoter or Promoter's representative should be identified to the Commission and Officials prior to the start of the Event;

2.20.16 If the Doctor recommends or requires a Contestant go to the hospital at any time during or after the Event, then require and ensure that the emergency personnel crew and ambulance onsite for the Event immediately transport the Contestant and the Event shall not continue until a replacement ambulance and emergency personnel are again onsite;

2.20.17 Not violate any contract or breach any agreement relating to an Event;

2.20.18 Be permitted to act as a Matchmaker for their Events, but not for any event Promoted by another Promoter without also being issued a Matchmaker's license;

2.20.19 Be subject to disciplinary action, a verbal warning, and then a written reprimand by the Commission for failure to exercise objective or subjective good judgment in the arrangement or pairing of a match, whether the person knew or should have known one Contestant was substantially outclassed by the opponent.

2.21.1 Be trained or possess sufficient knowledge in the specific combative sport for which the Referee will be refereeing;

2.21.2 Be the sole arbiter of a bout and be the only individual, other than the doctor, or a fighter's corner authorized to stop a bout;

2.21.3 Be permitted, in the Referee's sole discretion if the case of a professional bout and if available, to within one (1) minute following the end of a round or any Referee decision bringing an end to the contest utilize instant replay or otherwise refer to or consult a 2- camera live recording of the action in the round just ended for the sole purpose(s) of:

2.21.4 If the Referee utilizes instant replay or otherwise refers to or consults a live recording of the action in the round just ended, such reviewed video shall, while being reviewed, be viewed solely by the Referee and no other persons at the Event.

2.21.5 Be permitted after reviewing the instant replay or live recording of the action and before the beginning of the next round or immediately following expiration of the time permitted for review, to reverse the reviewed decision during the round just ended and if a decision is reversed, the contest shall continue consistent with the reversal without further review;

2.21.6 Be charged with the enforcement of all Rules applicable to the Event and governing the conduct of the Contestants and Seconds while Contestant is participating in the Event;

2.21.7 Not begin any round until a Commission representative, each Judge, each Timekeeper and the Doctor are each at ringside and acknowledge being ready to begin the round;

2.21.8 Obtain the name of each Contestant's chief Second prior to the bout and require the chief Second to control the activities in that Contestant's corner in compliance with these Rules;

2.21.9 Be approved by the Commission prior to the Event;

2.21.10 Inspect each Contestant and Contestant's gloves, prior to the start of each bout or contest, to ensure no foreign substances have been applied to the Contestant or gloves;

2.21.11 Provide instructions and go over the rules with the Contestants and Seconds in the dressing room prior to the start of the bout or contest; or if promoter approves in the instructions done inside the Cage/Ring.

2.21.12 Assess fouls and point deductions, when appropriate for infraction(s) of these Rules or the rules applicable to the particular combative sport, against Contestants during the round in which the foul occurs and instruct Judges to mark their scorecards accordingly; provided, the Referee should, but is not required to, warn the Contestant prior to deducting a point;

2.21.13 Call a time out and instruct the Timekeeper to cease the timing of the round during the assessment of a point deduction or for other good cause as deemed necessary in the Referee's sole discretion, provided the Referee may not call a time out for the sole purpose of allowing a Contestant additional time to recover after an opponent strikes a legal blow;

2.21.14 Disqualify Contestants, when appropriate for infraction(s) of these Rules or the rules applicable to the particular combative sport, and instruct Judges to mark their scorecards accordingly; provided however, the Referee should, but is not required to, warn the Contestant and first deduct a point or points prior to disqualifying a Contestant;

2.21.15 For professional and amateur bouts, a scorecard from each Judge after each round and deliver the same to the Commission representative or Inspector at ringside, unless directed by the Commission representative or Inspector to receive and deliver the scorecards at the end of the bout, and when receiving the scorecard, ensure the judge has computed each Contestant's score for each round and the judge's name and signature appear on the scorecard;

2.21.16 Ensure a bout or contest moves to its proper completion in compliance with these Rules;

2.21.17 Be authorized to stop a bout at any time if individuals refuse to clear the Ring and Technical Zone upon command, dispute a decision by an Official, or seek to encourage spectators to object to a decision either verbally, physically, or by engaging in disruptive conduct, and if the individual involved in disruptive conduct or encouraging disruptive conduct is a Second, the Referee shall be authorized to direct point(s) to be deducted from the Contestant's score or disqualify the Contestant, or if the conduct occurred after the decision was announced, the Commission may take such disciplinary action as it deems necessary including, without limitation, changing the decision;

2.21.18 Obtain the appropriate starting point for all Counts from the Timekeeper if possible under the circumstances; however, the Referee's Count shall be the official count;

2.21.19 Shall assess the condition of the Down Contestant during a Count and make a determination as to whether the Down Contestant is fit to continue the contest and is able to safely and intelligently defend against an attack by the Contestant's opponent if allowed to continue;

2.21.20 Continue the original Count whenever a Contestant, who has been Down, rises and falls again without being hit again;

2.21.21 If the non-Down Contestant fails to remain in the neutral corner during a Count, stop said Count until the non-Down Contestant returns to the neutral corner;

2.21.22 Rule the contest a double Knockout, if all Contestants, who have been simultaneously Knocked down, remain down until completion of the Ten Count.

2.22.1 Assist, as necessary, their Contestant before, during and after a contest;

2.22.2 If the Chief Second, be in charge of each person in the Contestant's corner and be responsible for the conduct of and can suffer violations as well other Seconds in Contestant's corner;

2.22.3 If the Chief Second, ensure the presence in the Contestant's corner during the contest a stool, pair of scissors, clean towel, clean water bucket, drinking water, and a roll of permissible tape;

2.22.4 If the Chief Second, ensure no more than two Seconds enters the ring between rounds; If a cut man is approved in a professional event, the method of delivering care inside or outside the platform shall be cleared in advance.

2.22.5 Before and during each round, ensure the entire ring platform and ropes are cleared of all obstructions, including buckets, stools, towels, excess water and other articles;

2.22.6 Remain seated in their Contestant's corner during any round;

2.22.7 Make all items present or intended to be present in a Contestant's corner available for inspection by the Commission, Doctor and Inspectors;

2.22.8 Comply with the instructions of the Officials;

2.22.9 Leave the ring upon instruction from the Referee, Official and before the start of any round;

2.22.10 Not by word or action attempt to heckle or annoy his Contestant's opponent during or immediately prior to any contest;

2.22.11 Not knock or pound on the ring or contest area floor during any round of a contest;

2.22.12 Not render aid to a Contestant who is Down or has not returned to a non-Down position following a Count before the Doctor has examined the Contestant;

2.22.13 Not assist or interfere with a Contestant who is subject to a Count until the referee has finished with the Contestant;

2.22.14 Not enter the ring until the bell has sounded at the end of the round or if a fight has been stopped;

2.22.15 Not dump, spray or toss excessive water on any fighter between rounds;

2.22.16 Not use any illegal or prohibited substances;

2.22.17 Not throw a towel or any other object into the ring, cage or contest area during a round;

2.22.18 Not step onto the ring apron during any round of a contest, unless desiring to have their Contestant declared the loser by Technical Knockout; and

2.22.19 Not enter the ring or climbing on the cage during any round of a contest, unless desiring to have their Contestant declared the loser by Disqualification and subjecting themselves and their Contestant to disciplinary action.

2.23.1 Prior to the start of each contest, ensure the presence of at least two (2) stopwatches and a whistle and a properly functioning bell or airhorn for MMA;

2.23.2 Sound the bell only at the beginning and end of each round;

2.23.3 Immediately after sounding the bell at the start of each round, start a stopwatch to keep time during the round and stop and start the stopwatch as directed by the Referee during a round;

2.23.4 At exactly ten (10) seconds before the end of each round rap the hammer three (3) times (or use wood clacker) on the table or ring floor loudly enough to be heard by the Contestants, Referee and Seconds;

2.23.5 Sound the bell one (1) time at the beginning and end of each round;

2.23.6 Immediately at the end of each round, except the final round, begin a stopwatch to keep the time during the rest period;

2.23.7 At exactly ten (10) seconds before the end of each rest period, sound a whistle loudly enough to be heard by the Contestants, Referee and Seconds and loudly announce, "Seconds out;"

2.23.8 Immediately upon a Contestant being Down or knocked out of the ring or contest area, begin an audible Count loudly enough to be heard by the Referee and continue the same until the Referee begin the audible Count;

2.23.9 Sit at a ringside table designated by the Commission and within arms-length of the bell;

2.23.10 If a bout ends before the scheduled number of rounds, inform the Referee and Commission of the exact time the bout was stopped; and

2.23.11 Be familiar with and perform such other duties as set forth in these Rules.

3.5.1 At all times comply with the Act, these Rules, and the instructions and directives of the Commission, Committee, Designated employee(s) and Inspector(s) assigned to the Event.

3.5.2 If for professional boxing or any other Event permitted to be placed on the national Boxing ID Registry recognized by the ABC or other recognized and Commission approved source within the industry, then the Commission shall place the Event and all pertinent Event information in such registry. The Commission will charge the Promoter for the expenses associated with the Commission's action.

3.6.1 Instruct the non-Down Contestant to go to the nearest neutral corner immediately after a Knock-down and remain in such neutral corner until the Referee issues instructions for the continuation of the bout;

3.6.2 Immediately after a Contestant is Down, issue an audible Count to the Down Contestant until completion of either an Eight Count or Ten Count, as warranted by the circumstances, r32egardless of whether the bell sounds during the Count; provided, if each Contestant is Down at the same time, the Count shall continue for so long as one (1) Contestant remains Down or until, in the Referee's discretion, a Contestant requires immediate medical attention;

3.6.3 Immediately after a Contestant has, as a result of actions which do not violate these Rules or the rules of the contest, been knocked through or has otherwise fallen through the ropes during a contest, issue an audible Twenty Count to such Contestant, and continue such Twenty Count until the Contestant returns unassisted and unhindered to a non-Down position inside the ring; provided, if the Contestant is assisted by a Second, the Contestant shall be disqualified and if the Contestant fails to enter the ring before completion of the Twenty Count, the Contestant shall lose by Knock Out.

3.8.1 Be examined and approved by the Commission, Referee and Inspector before each contest;

3.8.2 Be clean, properly constructed and consisting of evenly distributed, uniform padding;

3.8.3 Have manufacturer's tag or otherwise have the weight of the glove proven to the Commission's and Inspector's satisfaction prior to each bout;

3.8.4 Boxing - Not expose any part of the hand or fingers below the wrist, nor allow for individual outlines or individual insertion of Contestant's fingers;

3.8.5 If equipped or secured by laces, have the laces tied on the outside of the back of the wrist of the gloves and have any plastic or other covering removed from the tips of the laces, and

3.8.6 Have the laces or hook and loop fastening system properly wrapped and covered by tape approved by the Commission and Inspector prior to each contest.

3.9.1 Consist of dry cotton gauze not more than 20 yards in length and not more than two (2) inches in width per hand; if synthetic, only 10 yards in length if Commission approved synthetic, with tape as below.

3.9.2 Have the cotton gauze held in place by white athletic tape not more than eight (8) feet in length and not more than two (2) inches in width per hand;

3.9.3 Not have any portion of the tape covering any part of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist; however, a single thickness of tape may pass one (1) time between each finger for the purpose of securing the gauze;

3.9.4 Consist of a continuous layer of the same permitted material followed by a continuous layer of the other permitted material without alternating layers of permitted material, except if the gauze is applied first, then a single strip of tape which does not pass both over and under the hand may be used to secure the gauze;

3.9.5 Be applied to each Contestant in the dressing room under the supervision of an Inspector and under the observation of an opponent's Second if the opponent's Second notifies the Inspector of such desire to observe prior to the beginning of the hand wrap application;

3.9.6 Not have any water or any other substance other than the white athletic tape may be applied to the gauze or any other portion of the hand wrap;

3.9.7 Not consist of, contain or have any other material or substance, other than as permitted by this subchapter, placed on, in, under or around the hand wrap; and

3.9.8 Not have any other material or substance, other than as permitted by this subchapter, placed on, in, around or under Contestant's hand prior to wrapping.

3.10.1 Flyweight - up to 112 lbs.

3.10.2 Super Flyweight - over 112 to 115 lbs.

3.10.3 Bantamweight - over 115 to 118 lbs.

3.10.4 Super Bantamweight - over 118 to 122 lbs.

3.10.5 Featherweight - over 122 to 126 lbs.

3.10.6 Super Featherweight - over 126 to 130 lbs.

3.10.7 Lightweight - over 130 to 135 lbs.

3.10.8 Super Lightweight - over 135 to 140 lbs.

3.10.9 Welterweight - over 140 to 147 lbs.

3.10.10 Super Welterweight - over 147 to 154 lbs.

3.10.11 Middleweight - over 154 to 160 lbs.

3.10.12 Super Middleweight - over 160 to 168 lbs.

3.10.13 Light Heavyweight - over 168 to 175 lbs.

3.10.14 Cruiserweight - over 175 to 200 lbs.

3.10.15 Heavyweight - over 200 lbs.

3.11.1 112 lbs. or under - 3 lbs.

3.11.2 113-118 lbs. - 4 lbs.

3.11.3 119-126 lbs. - 5 lbs.

3.11.4 127-135 lbs. - 6lbs.

3.11.5 136-147 lbs. - 8 lbs.

3.11.6 148-160 lbs. - 10 lbs.

3.11.7 161-175 lbs. - 12 lbs.

3.11.8 176-200 lbs. - 15 lbs.

3.11.9 201 lbs. or over - no limit

3.12.1 Not more than 36 hours prior to nor less than 5 hours before the start of an Event, or as otherwise determined by the Commission to protect the health, safety and welfare of the Contestants;

3.12.2 By the Designated employee(s) or an Inspector with weights recorded by the same;

3.12.3 In the presence of other Contestants to the extent practicable with only approved Contestants permitted to weigh in;

3.12.4 At a specific time set by the Promoter and approved by the Commission, generally between the hours of 2 p.m. of the day before the Event and 12 noon the day of the Event; or no less than 5 hours before fight start; and

3.12.5 Using "slide weight/balance" scales, digital scales or other scales as approved in advance by the Commission, which Commission may require to be certified by the Arkansas Division of Weights and Measures within the Arkansas Bureau of Standards of the State Plant Board.

4.3.1 Wear only long pants during a bout conducted under Full Contact Rules and wear only shorts during a bout conducted under International Rules;

4.3.2 Permitted to strike using the feet and shins in addition to the gloved fists;

4.3.3 Permitted to use either foot for front leg sweeps, foot to foot, boot to boot, to the inside and outside of an opponent's front foot;

4.3.4 Not be permitted to use spin sweeps or punch below the hip;

4.3.5 If governed by Full Contact Rules, wear foot pads covering the toes and heel secured to the foot using an elastic strap and a nominal amount of athletic tape, which shall also cover the laces, if any;

4.3.6 Wear shin pads; and

4.3.7 If governed by International Rules, wear instep pads which cover the top of the foot.

4.5.1 Flyweight - up to 112 lbs.

4.5.2 Super Flyweight - over 112 to 115 lbs.

4.5.3 Bantamweight - over 115 to 118 lbs.

4.5.4 Super Bantamweight - over 118 to 122 lbs.

4.5.5 Featherweight - over 122 to 126 lbs.

4.5.6 Super Featherweight - over 126 to 130 lbs.

4.5.7 Lightweight - over 130 to 135 lbs.

4.5.8 Super Lightweight - over 135 to 140 lbs.

4.5.9 Welterweight - over 140 to 147 lbs.

4.5.10 Super Welterweight - over 147 to 154 lbs.

4.5.11 Middleweight - over 154 to 160 lbs.

4.5.12 Super Middleweight - over 160 to 168 lbs.

4.5.13 Light Heavyweight - over 168 to 175 lbs.

4.5.14 Cruiserweight - over 175 to 200 lbs.

4.5.15 Heavyweight - over 200 lbs.

6.2.1 Persons under the age of 18 will not be issued a license other than cases WHEN and IF certain criteria are met, except a Contestant's license at the discretion of the Commission. Persons 16 years of age, but not yet 18, may be issued a Contestant's license provided a notarized, written consent from the person's parent or legal guardian is submitted with the application the criteria below have been met. No professionals shall be licensed under the age of 18.

6.2.2 Each applicant for an AR Contestant's Martial Arts or Mixed Martial Arts license shall simultaneously apply for or currently possess a valid National Mixed Martial Arts ID.

6.5.1 In the event a foul is committed by a Contestant:

6.5.2 Neither initiates nor issues a Count to a Contestant who is Down;

6.5.3 Return the Contestants to a standing position or separate the Contestants whenever neither Contestant is actively engaged in offensive maneuvers for an unreasonable period as determined solely by the Referee; and

6.5.4 If a Contestant's mouthpiece is involuntarily dislodged during competition, call time, have the mouthpiece cleaned and reinserted at the first opportune moment, without interfering with the immediate action.

6.6.1 The contest is being held inside a cage;

6.6.2 The Chief Second has first signaled or otherwise attempted to obtain the Referee's attention to stop a Mixed Martial Arts contest for a period of at least five (5) continuous seconds without obtaining the Referee's attention or without the Referee stopping the contest;

6.6.3 Throwing the towel into the cage can be done without injuring or interfering with a Contestant or Referee; and

6.6.4 Intending to stop the contest with the Contestant losing via Technical Knockout.

6.8.1 Have a floor area, both inside and outside the ropes, padded with ensolite or other similar closed-cell foam of at least one (1) inch thickness and approved by the Commission;

6.8.2 Have a top covering made of canvas or similar material tightly stretched and laced to the ring platform;

6.8.3 Not have a floor covering consisting of a material which tends to gather in lumps or ridges;

6.8.4 Not be more than seven (7) feet above the ground

6.8.5 Have at least two (2) sets of steps for use by Contestants and Officials;

6.8.6 Have posts made of metal not less than three (3) inches in diameter

6.8.7 Have turnbuckles and corners protected with a urethane pad covered with a material similar to the ring floor covering or plasticized rubber or vinyl;

6.8.8 Have sufficient strength and safety in both the floor and support structure to safely hold the actively moving weight of all Contestants, Officials, Seconds and other persons and equipment which may be simultaneously inside the Ring. Liability for structure failure shall fall upon promoter for ASAC evaluation.

6.9.1 Prior to and immediately following a bout, only the Announcer, Announcer assistant, Authorized Media personnel, promoter, Contestants, Doctor, Inspectors, Commission representatives and persons authorized by the Commission shall be allowed inside the cage, unless otherwise specified by promoter and approved by Commission.

6.9.2 At least one (1) minute before the start of the first round of each bout, only the Announcer, Contestants, Contestants' chief Seconds, and the Referee may be inside the cage and the Referee shall clear the cage of all other individuals.

6.9.3 During a round, only Contestants and the Referee are permitted inside the cage.

6.9.4 In between rounds only Contestants, one Second from each Contestant, Referee, doctor and one individual holding a ring card/round indicator are permitted inside the cage.

6.9.5 The Referee and/or Commission may order the ring be cleared of any or all persons at any time, either before, during or after a bout.

6.10.1 The cage must be enclosed by fencing made of a material that will prevent a Contestant from falling or breaking through the fenced area and such fencing must be covered using a non-abrasive, plasticized rubber or vinyl material;

6.10.2 The cage must have properly padded posts made of metal not less than three (3) inches nor more than six (6) inches in diameter. The platform of the cage cannot be less than three (3) feet off the floor nor higher than seven (7) feet off the floor.

6.10.3 The cage must have sufficient strength in both the floor and support structure to safely hold the actively moving weight of all Contestants, Officials, Seconds and other persons and equipment which may be simultaneously inside the Ring;

6.10.4 The cage must, be circular or have at least five equal sides with the shortest straight-line distance between any two opposite sides no less than eighteen (18) feet across.

6.10.5 The cage must, have one (1) or more entry point with a gate secured using pins or latches which do not intrude into the contest area, are not tied together and do not fall out or become unattached during a round by the vibration or movement inside the cage; and

6.10.6 The cage must be constructed in such a manner so as to provide a clear view into the cage from outside the cage.

6.12.1 Only wear shorts or trunks without a zipper or metal fastener;

6.12.2 Not wear shoes or any padding on the feet;

6.12.3 Wear open fingered, gloves weighing not less than four (4) ounces, nor more than eight (8) ounces for Professional contests and not less than six (6) ounces for Amateur contests;

6.12.4 Have closely trimmed, dulled, rounded and smoothed fingernails;

6.12.5 Be permitted up to two (2) Seconds inside the cage during the rest period

6.12.6 Have petroleum jelly nowhere other than immediately around the eye sockets, check bones (not on or past the temple of the head) and nose.

6.13.1 Flyweight up to 125lbs.

6.13.2 Bantamweight - 125.1 lbs. but less than 135 lbs.

6.13.3 Featherweight - 135.1 lbs. but less than 145 lbs.

6.13.4 Lightweight - 145.1 lbs. but less than 155 lbs.

6.13.5 Welterweight - 155.1 lbs. but less than 170 lbs.

6.13.6 Middleweight - 170.1 lbs. but less than 185 lbs.

6.13.7 Light Heavyweight - 185.1 lbs. but less than 205 lbs.

6.13.8 Heavyweight - 205.1 lbs. but less than 265 lbs.

6.13.9 Super Heavyweight - 265 lbs. and up

6.16.1 An accidental low blow, the Referee shall call timeout and the Contestant who has been struck with the low blow shall be allowed up to five (5) minutes to recover from the foul without assistance from any Second and continue the contest, provided if the Contestant can continue before the expiration of the five (5) minute recovery period, the Referee shall as soon as practical restart the contest and if the Contestant cannot continue after the expiration of the five (5) minute recovery period, the Referee shall call an end to the contest with the outcome determined by as provided for by these Rules for any other accidental foul severe enough for the Referee to immediately stop the bout;

6.16.2 A legal maneuver and is severe enough for the Referee to terminate a bout, the injured Contestant shall lose by Technical Knockout;

6.16.3 An intentional foul and is severe enough for the Referee to terminate a bout, the Contestant causing the injury shall lose by Disqualification;

6.16.4 An intentional foul and the bout is allowed to continue, the Referee shall notify the judges to automatically deduct two (2) points from the contestant who committed the foul;

6.16.5 An intentional foul and the bout is allowed to continue, but causes the injured Contestant to be unable to continue at a subsequent point in the bout, the injured Contestant shall win by Technical Decision, if the Contestant is ahead on the Judges' cards at the time of stoppage, the bout shall be declared a Technical Draw, if the injured Contestant is even or behind on the Judges' cards at the time of stoppage;

6.16.6 A Contestant's attempt to foul an opponent, the Referee shall not take any action and the injury shall be treated in the same as an injury produced by a fair blow;

6.16.7 Any accidental foul, the Referee shall call timeout and the Contestant suffering from the accidental foul may be allowed up to five (5) minutes to recover from the foul without assistance from any Second and continue the contest; however, if the Contestant cannot continue after the expiration of the five (5) minute recovery period or the accidental foul is severe enough for the Referee to immediately stop the bout, the Referee shall call an immediate end to the bout and the bout shall be ruled a No Contest if the bout is stopped before the end of two (2) rounds in a three (3) round bout or if stopped before the end of three (3) rounds in a five (5) round bout, provided there will be no scoring of an incomplete round; or

6.16.8 Any accidental foul, the Referee shall call timeout and the Contestant suffering the accidental foul may be allowed up to five (5) minutes to recover from the foul without assistance from any Second and continue the contest; however, if the Contestant cannot continue after the expiration of the five (5) minute recovery period or the accidental foul is severe enough for the Referee to immediately stop the bout, the Referee shall call an immediate end to the bout and a Technical Decision shall be awarded to the Contestant who is ahead on the score cards at the time the bout is stopped if the bout is stopped after the end of two (2) rounds of a three (3) round bout, or after the end of three (3) rounds of a five (5) round bout, provided incomplete rounds shall not be scored, except the Judges shall deduct points as directed by Referee if such point deductions were the result of a Contestant's action in the incomplete round.

6.17.1 Intentionally head-butting an opponent;

6.17.2 Intentionally gouging or poking an opponent's eye;

6.17.3 Biting;

6.17.4 Hair pulling;

6.17.5 Fish hooking;

6.17.6 Groin attacks;

6.17.7 Putting a finger into any orifice, cut or laceration;

6.17.8 Small joint manipulation;

6.17.9 Striking the spine or the back of the head;

6.17.10 Amateurs in MMA cannot elbow or knee to the head in any position. Elbows or knees to the head are not considered a foul in professional MMA, excepting that in no case can elbows be thrown in a clock-face 12-6 motion (vertical strike);

6.17.11 Throat strikes including, without limitation, squeezing the trachea;

6.17.12 Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh;

6.17.13 Grabbing the clavicle;

6.17.14 Kicking the head of a grounded opponent;

6.17.15 Kneeing the head of a grounded opponent;

6.17.16 Stomping a grounded opponent;

6.17.17 Kicking to the kidney with the heel;

6.17.18 Spiking the head or neck of an opponent to the floor of the ring or cage;

6.17.19 Intentionally throwing an opponent out of the ring or cage;

6.17.20 Holding or grabbing the shorts or gloves of an opponent;

6.17.21 Spitting at an opponent;

6.17.22 Engaging in un-sportsmanlike conduct;

6.17.23 Holding the ropes or fencing of the cage;

6.17.24 Attacking an opponent on or during the break;

6.17.25 Attacking an opponent under the care of the Referee;

6.17.26 Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the round;

6.17.27 Flagrantly disregarding the Referee's instructions;

6.17.28 Timidity, including, without limitation, non-defensive avoidance of contact with an opponent;

6.17.29 Intentionally or repeatedly dropping or spitting out the mouthpiece;

6.17.30 Faking an injury;

6.17.31 If in an Amateur bout, any elbow strike or knee strike to the head or neck; and

6.17.32 If in an Amateur bout, any neck cranks or techniques designed to hyperextend, manipulate or attack the spine or neck.

7.3.1 Persons under the age of 18 will not be issued a license other than cases WHEN and IF certain criteria are met, except a Contestant's license at the discretion of the Commission. Persons 16 years of age, but not yet 18, may be issued a Contestant's license provided a notarized, written consent from the person's parent or legal guardian is submitted with the application the criteria below have been met. No professionals shall be licensed under the age of 18.

7.3.2 Each applicant for an AR Contestant's Martial Arts or Mixed Martial Arts license shall simultaneously apply for or currently possess a valid National Mixed Martial Arts ID.

7.5.1 All fouls specified for Mixed Martial Arts under these Rules;

7.5.2 Striking a downed opponent;

7.5.3 Holding or stepping on one of the ropes while fighting, elbowing, or striking; and

7.5.4 Performing any hold or technique not ordinarily considered by the World Muay Thai Council as part of the Muay Thai technique.

7.8.1 Mini-Flyweight up to 105 lbs.

7.8.2 Junior-Flyweight - over 105 lbs. up to 108 lbs.

7.8.3 Flyweight - over 108 lbs. up to 112 lbs.

7.8.4 Junior Bantamweight - over 112 lbs. up to 115 lbs.

7.8.5 Bantamweight - over 115 lbs. up to 118 lbs.

7.8.6 Junior Featherweight - over 118 lbs. up to 122 lbs.

7.8.7 Featherweight - over 122 lbs. up to 126 lbs.

7.8.8 Junior Lightweight - over 126 lbs. up to 130 lbs.

7.8.9 Lightweight - over 130 lbs. up to 135 lbs.

7.8.10 Junior Welterweight - over 135 lbs. up to 140 lbs.

7.8.11 Welterweight - over 140 lbs. up to 147 lbs.

7.8.12 Junior Middleweight - over 147 lbs. up to 154 lbs.

7.8.13 Middleweight - over 154 lbs. up to 160 lbs.

7.8.14 Super Middleweight - over 160 lbs. up to 168 lbs.

7.8.15 Light Heavyweight - over 168 lbs. up to 175 lbs.

7.8.16 Cruiserweight - over 175 lbs. up to 190 lbs.

7.8.17 Heavyweight - over 190 lbs. up to 200 lbs.

7.8.18 Super Heavyweight - over 200 lbs.

7.9.1 112 lbs. or under - 3 lbs.

7.9.2 113-118 lbs. - 4 lbs.

7.9.3 119-126 lbs. - 5 lbs.

7.9.4 127-135 lbs. - 6 lbs.

7.9.5 136-147 lbs. - 8 lbs.

7.9.6 148-160 lbs. - 10 lbs.

7.9.7 161-175 lbs. - 12 lbs.

7.9.8 176-200 lbs. - 15 lbs.

7.9.9 201 lbs. or over - No limit

7.10.1 Not more than 36 hours prior to nor less than 5 hours before the start of an Event, or as otherwise determined by the Commission to protect the health, safety and welfare of the Contestants;

7.10.2 By the Designated employee(s) or an Inspector with weights recorded by the same;

7.10.3 In the presence of other Contestants to the extent practicable with only approved Contestants permitted to weigh in;

7.10.4 At a specific time set by the Promoter and approved by the Commission, generally between the hours of 2 p.m. of the day before the Event and 12 noon the day of the Event; or no less than 5 hours before fight start and

7.10.5 Using "slide weight/balance" scales, digital scales or other scales as approved in advance by the Commission, which Commission may require to be certified by the Arkansas Division of Weights and Measures within the Arkansas Bureau of Standards of the State Plant Board.

7.11.1 Contestants weighing up to and including 122 lbs. shall wear gloves weighing six (6) ounces, while Contestants weighing more than 122 lbs. up to and including 147 lbs. shall wear gloves weighing eight (8) ounces, while Contestants weighing more than 147 lbs. shall wear gloves weighing ten (10) ounces; provided however, if agreed to in a writing signed by a Contestant and Contestant's opponent prior to the weigh-ins and the weight of the gloves is the same for both the Contestant and Contestant's opponent, Contestants may wear gloves weighing more than the weight required by this subsection.

7.11.2 Gloves shall:

7.12.1 Consist of dry cotton gauze not more than 20 yards in length and not more than two (2) inches in width per hand; if synthetic, only 10 yards in length if Commission approved synthetic, with tape as below.

7.12.2 Have the cotton gauze held in place by white athletic tape not more than eight (8) feet in length and not more than two (2) inches in width per hand;

7.12.3 Not have any portion of the tape covering any part of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist; however, a single thickness of tape may pass one (1) time between each finger for the purpose of securing the gauze;

7.12.4 Consist of a continuous layer of the same permitted material followed by a continuous layer of the other permitted material without alternating layers of permitted material, except if the gauze is applied first, then a single strip of tape which does not pass both over and under the hand may be used to secure the gauze;

7.12.5 Be applied to each Contestant in the dressing room under the supervision of an Inspector and under the observation of an opponent's Second if the opponent's Second notifies the Inspector of such desire to observe prior to the beginning of the hand wrap application;

7.12.6 Not have any water or any other substance other than the white athletic tape may be applied to the gauze or any other portion of the hand wrap;

7.12.7 Not consist of, contain or have any other material or substance, other than as permitted by this subchapter, placed on, in, under or around the hand wrap; and

7.12.8 Not have any other material or substance, other than as permitted by this subchapter, placed on, in, around or under Contestant's hand prior to wrapping.

8.3.1 Provide at least six (6) pairs of sixteen (16) ounce gloves; and

8.3.2 Provide at least six (6) U.S.A. Boxing approved headgears.

8.4.1 Wear sixteen (16) ounce gloves;

8.4.2 Wear U.S.A. Boxing approved headgear, which is provided by the Promoter;

8.4.3 At least eighteen (18) years of age;

8.4.4 Not be currently nor have at any other time been licensed in Arkansas or any other jurisdiction as a Professional;

8.4.5 Not participate in more than one (1) bout during the first day of a two (2) day Event;

8.4.6 Not participate in more than twelve (12) minutes the second night of a two (2) night Event, nor the day of a one (1) day Event; and

8.4.7 Not participate if Contestant has been a winner of more than three (3) in the past twelve (12) months or five (5) in the past five (5) years of any combination of Amateur Combative Sports or Elimination Contest, unless the event is restricted only to winners of previous such Events.

8.7.1 Lightweight - 140 up to 160 lbs.

8.7.2 Middleweight - over 160 up to 185 lbs.

8.7.3 Heavyweight - over 185 up to 265 lbs.

8.7.4 Super Heavyweight - over 265 lbs.

8.14.1 112 lbs. or under - 3 lbs.

8.14.2 113-118 lbs. - 4 lbs.

8.14.3 119-126 lbs. - 5 lbs.

8.14.4 127-135 lbs. - 6 lbs.

8.14.5 136-147 lbs. - 8 lbs.

8.14.6 148-160 lbs. - 10 lbs.

8.14.7 161-175 lbs. - 12 lbs.

8.14.8 176-200 lbs. - 15 lbs.

8.14.9 201 lbs. or over - No limit

8.15.1 Not more than 36 hours prior to nor less than 5 hours before the start of an Event, or as otherwise determined by the Commission to protect the health, safety and welfare of the Contestants;

8.15.2 By the Designated employee(s) or an Inspector with weights recorded by the same;

8.15.3 In the presence of other Contestants to the extent practicable with only approved Contestants permitted to weigh in;

8.15.4 At a specific time set by the Promoter and approved by the Commission, generally between the hours of 2 p.m. of the day before the Event and 12 noon the day of the Event; or no less than five (5) hours before fight start and

8.15.5 Using "slide weight/balance" scales, digital scales or other scales as approved in advance by the Commission, which Commission may require to be certified by the Arkansas Division of Weights and Measures within the Arkansas Bureau of Standards of the State Plant Board.

8.16.1 Be examined and approved by the Commission, Referee and Inspector before each contest;

8.16.2 Be clean, properly constructed and consisting of evenly distributed, uniform padding;

8.16.3 Have manufacturer's tag or otherwise have the weight of the glove proven to the Commission's and Inspector's satisfaction prior to each bout;

8.16.4 Not expose any part of the hand or fingers below the wrist, nor allow for individual outlines or individual insertion of Contestant's fingers;

8.16.5 Have the thumb attached;

8.16.6 If equipped or secured by laces, have the laces tied on the outside of the back of the wrist of the gloves and have any plastic or other covering removed from the tips of the laces; and

8.16.7 Have the laces or hook and loop fastening system properly wrapped and covered by tape approved by the Commission and Inspector prior to each contest.

8.17.1 Consist of dry cotton gauze not more than 20 yards in length and not more than two (2) inches in width per hand; if synthetic, only 10 yards in length if Commission approved synthetic, with tape as below.

8.17.2 Have the cotton gauze held in place by white athletic tape not more than eight (8) feet in length and not more than two (2) inches in width per hand;

8.17.3 Not have any portion of the tape covering any part of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist; however, a single thickness of tape may pass one (1) time between each finger for the purpose of securing the gauze;

8.17.4 Consist of a continuous layer of the same permitted material followed by a continuous layer of the other permitted material without alternating layers of permitted material, except if the gauze is applied first, then a single strip of tape which does not pass both over and under the hand may be used to secure the gauze;

8.17.5 Be applied to each Contestant in the dressing room under the supervision of an Inspector and under the observation of an opponent's Second if the opponent's Second notifies the Inspector of such desire to observe prior to the beginning of the hand wrap application;

8.17.6 Not have any water or any other substance other than the white athletic tape may be applied to the gauze or any other portion of the hand wrap;

8.17.7 Not consist of, contain or have any other material or substance, other than as permitted by this subchapter, placed on, in, under or around the hand wrap; and

8.17.8 Not have any other material or substance, other than as permitted by this subchapter, placed on, in, around or under Contestant's hand prior to wrapping.