Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - ATHLETIC COMMISSION
Title 38
Chapter 6 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
Section 38-6-002 - CONTESTANTS
Current through March 20, 2024
002.01 All amateur MMA contestants must be affiliated with a promoter and the promoter is responsible for and must verify the competitor's competence and ability to compete.
002.02 Each contestant must present to a Commission official, either at the time of the scheduled weigh-in or with his or her license application, two (2) forms of identification. One (1) form of identification must be a color photo identification card with his or her date of birth and Social Security number.
002.03 Each contestant must provide to a Commission official a color passport-type photo with the application for a license and application for the MMA National I.D. Card.
002.04 All contestants must have trained for at least 45 days prior to the scheduled event and must be approved to compete by the Commissioner.
002.05 Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the use of ointments applied anywhere on a contestant's body is strictly prohibited. The use of topical substances is not permitted, except that petroleum jelly may be applied to the face, excluding the cheek area and chin. Petroleum jelly may only be applied in the presence of the referee or a Commission official. Any unauthorized or misapplied substance must be completely removed before a bout can begin. The detection of an unauthorized or misapplied substance may result in disciplinary action. Any contestant that appears at the ring ready to compete may be disqualified if a prohibited substance cannot be immediately removed.
002.06 Contestants under the care and treatment of a physician and receiving prescribed medication will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the attending physician at the time of the pre-bout medical examination. Any decision of the attending physician to refuse to allow a contestant to compete due to a pre-existing injury or condition or due to the contestant's prescribed medication is final and not subject to administrative or judicial review.
002.07 Any amateur MMA contestant who loses consciousness from a submission hold will be suspended by the Commissioner for 180 days.
