Georgia Administrative Code

(1) Each contestant shall wear mixed martial arts shorts, biking shorts, or kick-boxing shorts. (2) Gis or shirts are prohibited during competition. (3) Shoes are prohibited during competition.

1. Hair shall be trimmed or tied back in such a manner as not to interfere with the vision of either contestant or cover any part of a contestant's face. 2. Jewelry or piercing accessories are prohibited during competition.

(1) Each non-championship mixed martial arts contest shall be three rounds, of five minutes duration, with a one minute rest period between each round. (2) Each championship mixed martial arts contest shall be five rounds, of five minutes duration, with a one minute rest period b…

The referee and ringside physician are the sole arbiters of a bout and are the only individuals authorized to enter the fighting area at any time during competition and authorized to stop a contest.

(a) All bouts will be evaluated and scored by three judges. (b) The 10-Point Must System will be the standard system of scoring a bout. Under the 10-Point Must Scoring System, 10 points must be awarded to the winner of the round and nine points or less must be awarded to the lose…

(1) The referee shall issue a single warning for the following infractions. After the initial warning, if the prohibited conduct persists, a penalty will be issued. The penalty may result in a deduction of points or disqualification. (a) Holding or grabbing the fence; (b) Holding…

(a) The following are fouls and will result in penalties if committed: 1. Butting with the head; 2. Eye gouging of any kind; 3. Biting or spitting at an opponent; 4. Hair pulling; 5. Fish hooking; 6. Groin attacks of any kind; 7. Intentionally placing a finger in any opponent's o…

(a) If an injury sustained during competition as a result of a legal maneuver is severe enough to terminate a bout, the injured contestant loses by technical knockout. (b) If an injury sustained during competition as a result of an intentional foul is severe enough to terminate a…

(a) The following are the types of bout results: 1. Submission by: i. Tap Out: When a contestant physically uses his hand to indicate that he or she no longer wishes to continue; or ii. Verbal tap out: When a contestant verbally announces to the referee that he or she does not wi…

(a) All mixed martial arts events shall be subject to licensing requirements of 85-1-.02. (b) The fee for a mixed martial artist license and other license fees shall be set forth in 85-1-.02. (c) Each applicant for a mixed martial artist license shall submit to the Commission suc…

All mixed martial arts events shall be subject to the bond procedure requirements of 85-1-.03

All mixed martial arts events shall be subject to the presence, duties and compensation of inspectors as required by 85-1-.07.

(a) All mixed martial arts events shall be subject to the uniform medical requirements of 85-1-.04. (b) All mixed martial arts events shall be subject to the additional health and safety requirements of 85-1-.05. (c) All mixed martial arts events shall be subject to the emergency…

Weighing of all mixed martial artists shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements for professional boxers of 85-1 Appendix Band 85-1-.08(1)(d).

(1) Compensation for MMA Referee's and Judges a. All payments of fees, including travel expenses when required, to MMA referees and judges shall be paid by the promoter conducting the show and shall be on the following basis: i. Payment shall be made to the commission appointed s…

(1) The ring shall be not less than 16 feet on a side within the ropes. In world and national title bouts, the Commission recommends and may require that the ring be not less than 18 feet but not more than 20 feet on a side within the ropes. (2) The ring floor shall extend beyond…

The ring or cage platform shall not be more than fifty four inches above the floor of the building and shall be provided with suitable steps for use of the contestants. Ring or cage posts shall be of metal, not more than eight inches in diameter, extending from the floor of the b…

(1) Ring ropes shall be at least four in number and not less than one inch in diameter. The lowest rope must be positioned 18 inches above the ring floor, unless the ring is also being used in conjunction with mixed martial arts or boxing in which case the lowest rope will meet t…

(1) Promoters shall provide all necessary non-personal equipment (subject to approval by the Commission) for use by seconds and contestants in all Commission sanctioned bouts. This necessary non-personal equipment shall include the ring and corner posts. (2) Promoters shall also …

There shall be a bell or gong positioned at ringside. The bell or gong must make a clear tone so that its sound may be heard by the contestants.

(1) Full Contact Kickboxing (Also known as Full Contact Karate or American Rules Kickboxing)- Amateur and Professional Bouts shall consist of two minute rounds for men and two minute rounds for women. The maximum number of rounds for professional Full Contact Kickboxing bouts is …

(1) Contestants shall provide all necessary personal equipment (subject to approval by the Commission) for use by themselves and their seconds in all Commission sanctioned bouts. This necessary personal equipment shall include appropriate shorts or trousers, tape and bandages to …

(1) Official weight divisions for International Kickboxing, Full Contact Kickboxing and Thai Boxing are as follows; Division Weight Range Flyweight - 111 lb and under Super Flyweight 111.1- 115.0lb Bantamweight 115.1- 118.0 lb Super Bantamweight 118.1-122.0 lb Featherweight 122.1…

(1) Contestants shall be weighed in on scales approved by the Commission at such a time and place as may be formally designated by the Commission in advance of all scheduled bouts. Contestants must weigh in a minimum of 6 hours before the event. All contestants must attend the de…

Each bout shall be conducted by a referee (number to be determined based on bout count), three judges, a physician, a timekeeper, a scorekeeper, inspectors, a Commission representative, and a medical transport unit. The Commission shall determine the qualifications and standards …

(1) The referee shall be charged with the general supervision of the bout. He or she shall enforce the rules, promote safety of the contestants, and ensure fair play. (2) Before starting a contest, the referee shall ascertain from each contestant the name of his or her chief seco…

The judges shall be stationed at ringside at locations designated by the Commission representative in charge. The judges shall work in conjunction with the referee and are charged with scoring the outcome of each round of a bout.

(1) A licensed medical doctor shall conduct pre-fight physicals on all contestants and referees. A licensed physician shall sit at the immediate ringside of all bouts. No bout shall be allowed to proceed unless the physician is in his or her seat. The physician shall not leave un…

(1) A bout begins when the bell sounds to start the first round and ends when the bell sounds to conclude the final round. No persons other than the contestants and the referee may be inside the ring during the progress of a round. (2) Fighters are allowed 3 people in their corne…

(1) Any contestant guilty of foul tactics in a bout shall be given an immediate warning and points deducted from the contestant's total score as determined by the referee. The use of foul tactics also may result in disqualification of the contestant. (2) The following tactics are…

(1) Full Contact Kickboxing (a) All forms of boxing in combination with kicks above the waist to the body and the head. (b) Rear (reverse) kicks to the body or the head, spinning back kicks to the body and to the head with full contact to knock out the opponent, also foot sweeps,…

In thaiboxing and international rules kickboxing, there is no minimum kick requirement per round by the Commission. In full contact kickboxing the minimum kick requirement is 6 kicks for amateur contestants and 8 kicks for professional contestant per round. Full Contact Kickboxin…

(1) A contestant who intentionally refuses to engage an opponent for a prolonged period of time, or who deliberately clinches or holds onto an opponent shall receive an immediate warning from the referee. If the contestant continues to utilize such passive tactics after receiving…

(1) If a bout is stopped because of an accidental foul, the referee shall determine whether or not the contestant who has been fouled can continue. The referee may consult with the attending physician. If the contestant's chances have not been seriously jeopardized as a result of…

(1) The referee or the attending ringside physician shall have the power to stop a contest. The referee shall have the power to stop a contest at any stage if he or she considers the bout too onesided, or if either contestant is in such condition that to continue might subject hi…

In any case where the referee decides that the contestants are not honestly competing, or that the knockout or the foul has been a prearranged termination of the contest, he or she shall neither finish the knockout count nor disqualify a contestant for fouling nor render a decisi…

(1) No contestant shall leave the ring during the one-minute rest period between rounds. Should a contestant fail or refuse to resume the contest when the bell sounds denoting the start of the next round, the referee shall declare the contestant's opponent to be the winner by kno…

(1) A contestant shall be declared knocked down if any portion of the contestant's body other than the feet touch the floor, or if the contestant hangs helplessly over the ropes. "Flash" knock downs in Thai boxing will not be considered knock downs. Flash Knock downs are consider…

(1) Whenever a contestant is knocked down, the referee shall order the contestant's opponent to retire to the farthest corner of the ring, pointing to the corner and immediately begin the count over the knocked down contestant. The referee will audibly announce the passing of eac…

There shall be no standing eight count.

As soon as a contestant has been knocked down, the timekeeper shall begin calling the count, from one to ten, while the referee directs the contestant's opponent to a neutral corner. When the referee has finished directing the opponent to a neutral corner, he or she shall return …

(1) A contestant who has been wrestled, pushed, or who has fallen through the ropes during the contest, may not be helped back into the ring. The referee shall allow reasonable time for the return. When on the ring platform outside the ropes, the contestant must enter the ring im…

Before a fallen contestant resumes competition, after having been knocked to, slipped to, or fallen to the floor, the referee shall wipe the contestant's gloves free of any foreign substance.

(1) The referee may, at his or her discretion, request the physician to examine a contestant during the bout. Should the examination occur during the course of a round, the clock shall be stopped until the examination is completed. (2) If after consulting with the physician, the …

(1) The judges shall score all contests and determine the winner through the use of the 10-Point Must System. In this system the winner of each round receives ten points and the opponent receives a proportionately smaller number. But in no circumstances shall a judge award the lo…

All kickboxing promoters and events shall be subject to 85-1-.02. If kickboxing is added to an approved mixed martial arts or boxing event, no additional fees or permits are required. Each applicant for a kickboxing license shall submit to the Commission such application and supp…

(1) "Applicant" means any persons, corporations, organizations or associations required to be licensed before promoting, holding, organizing, participating in, or competing in a professional bare-knuckle boxing match. (2) "Federal Identification Card" means an identification card…

(1) General Provisions. (a) Terms and Agreements. Every license issued is subject to the terms, conditions, and agreements set forth in the application as well as those set forth in these rules and the statute governing professional boxing in Georgia. (b) Applications Forms. Appl…

(1) Promoter's License Surety Bond. (a) Before any promoter's license is issued authorizing the promotion of professional bare-knuckle boxing matches in the state of Georgia, the applicant shall make and deliver to the Commission a security bond executed by a surety corporation a…

(1) Medical Examination (a) General Physical Evidencing Good Physical Health. Physical is valid for one year. (b) Ophthalmological Examination. The ophthalmological exam is valid for one year. (c) Hepatitis and HIV Testing is valid for 180 days. (2) Pre-fight Examination. (a) At …