Delaware Administrative Code
Title 24 - Regulated Professions and Occupations
Department of State
Division of Professional Regulation
8800 - Combative Sports Entertainment Rules and Regulations
Part D - Amateur Mixed Martial Arts
Section 8800-D-21.0 - Requirements of Fighter
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
21.1 Attend pre-fight meeting. Failure to attend will result in disqualification of the fighter.
21.2 Be 18 years or older to participate.
21.3 Pass the pre-fight physical.
21.4 Agree not to use any illegal drug, narcotic, stimulant, depressant, analgesic of any description, or alcohol substance either before or during a match. A random drug test may be performed on the day of the event if deemed necessary. Any positive results will disqualify the contestant and may subject contestant to a suspension by the Division or sanctioning body.
21.5 Complete all forms and requirements of the sanctioning body.
21.6 Follow all Delaware laws, Rules and Regulations and requirements of the sanctioning body.
21.7 Contestants must provide a signed statement to the sanctioning body that they have never engaged in a professional style MMA event or any other professional martial arts sports and have never accepted payment for their participation in any combative sports event or fighting art. The contestant's trainer must attest in writing to the contestant's skill.
21.8 Obtain a pre-fight and post-fight physical by the physician assigned to the event.
21.9 If fighter should be a no-show, that bout shall be canceled.
21.10 Fighter shall not fight a minimum of ten days from last fight.
21.11 No fighter shall be permitted to participate in any event if he/she is currently under suspension in any jurisdiction/venue.
