Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) Unarmed combat sports promoters are
expected to conduct their events in accordance with the Oregon rules and
regulations governing unarmed combat sports unless modified pursuant to
subsection (2) and (3) below, or otherwise approved pursuant to subsection (4)
by the Commission and the Administrator.
(2) Unarmed combat sports promoters may seek
modifications of the published rules by requesting authorization to do so from
the Administrator:
(a) A promoter must comply
with subsection (3) below to request modifications to the conduct of bout
divisions governing Muay Thai/Kickboxing and/or MMA not later than ninety (90)
days prior to the proposed event unless otherwise approved by the
Administrator.
(b) The
Administrator will review the request and may seek approval from the Commission
prior to approving or denying the proposed rule modifications.
(c) The Administrator may request any
additional information from the promoter that the Administrator feels is
necessary to make a final determination and to ensure the health and safety of
competitors is protected. Promoters that fail to provide the requested
information will have their request(s) denied.
(d) Only those rules associated with the
conduct of the bout or required equipment may be modified. Those rules
concerning licensing and assignment of officials and competitors, or the
presence and authority of medical personnel may not be modified.
(3) Information required to be
submitted includes, but is not limited to:
(a)
Identification of the types of actions that will be considered fouls.
(Professionals only)
(b) The weight
classes for the unarmed combat sports event.
(c) Official weigh in requirements for
competitors.
(d) Approved equipment
that may be utilized by the unarmed combat sports competitors.
(e) Official judging and scoring
criteria.
(f) Medical requirements
of competitors in excess of those found in OAR 230-020-0300 through
230-020-0330.
(4)
Professional Unarmed Combat Sports Only: For any unarmed combat sport not
outlined in division 130, 140, or 145, the Administrator may, with the approval
of the Commission, approve events held under any rule set for which the
Association of Boxing Commissions has approved Unified Rules.
(a) For proposed alternative rule sets for
which there is no currently recognized unified rules, promoters must submit, in
addition to the requirements of subsection 3(a) - (f) above:
(b) A complete list of the rules of conduct
by which professional competitors will compete.
(c) A complete list of allowed techniques,
fouls, and foul procedure.
(d)
Referee's duties and expectation to the extent they differ from currently
recognized standards.
(e) Weight
classes and weigh in procedure.
(f)
A pre-fight promotional plan that enables the Administrator to locate, license,
and assign officials familiar with the proposed rule set.
(5) The Administrator may, with the approval
of the Commission, approve proposed alternative rulesets in part or in their
entirety.
(6) To ensure the health
and safety of unarmed combat sports competitors, the Administrator may seek the
recommendations of the Medical Advisory Committee.
(7) The provisions of OAR 230-030-0001 do not
apply to division 80 (Boxing).
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS
463.113
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS
463.113
