Code of Maine Rules
99 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
650 - COMBAT SPORTS AUTHORITY OF MAINE (FORMERLY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS AUTHORITY OF MAINE)
Part 1 - Mixed Martial Arts rules
Chapter 7 - REQUIREMENTS FOR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS COMPETITORS
Section 650-1-7-4 - Knockout Suspensions
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
All mixed martial arts competitors who have been ruled "knocked out" by the referee shall be suspended as follows:
A. Post-Knockout Suspension
Any competitor who is ruled "knocked out" shall be suspended from mixed martial arts for at least 60 days. The competitor shall not be permitted to participate in a match until a thorough and satisfactory medical examination prescribed by a physician is completed and demonstrates to the Authority that the competitor is fit to compete. The examination must include testing of neurological functions.
B. Post-Technical Knockout Suspension
Any competitor who is technically knocked out shall be suspended for at least 30 days. The competitor shall not be permitted to participate in a match until a thorough and satisfactory medical examination prescribed by a physician is completed and demonstrates to the Authority that competitor is fit to compete. The examination must include testing of neurological functions.