New Mexico Administrative Code

The commission will not approve contracts for unarmed combat contest unless both unarmed combatants have signed contracts with the same licensed promoter.

The promoter must meet the following conditions to file contracts with the commission for unarmed combat. A. All main events and semi-main event contracts between a promoter and any licensed unarmed combatant or approved management of a licensed unarmed combatant, effecting or ca…

The provisions in Part 2 apply to licensees regulated by the commission.

A. Payment may be made only to persons set forth by the commission unless the commission has approved, in advance, all the details of payment to another party. B. All unarmed combatants participating in a professional unarmed combat contest shall be paid, directly or through thei…

A. All contracts entered into by any licensee of the commission, or any and all amendments, changes or modifications calling for or referring to any motion picture, telecast or radio broadcast of any unarmed combat contest, exhibition or match must be promptly filed with the comm…

The commission prohibits any licensed matchmaker, promoter, manager, contestant, person or party employed or connected with a licensed promoter, to enter into a contract or commence negotiations for any unarmed combat contest or exhibition with any other licensee whose license is…

Part 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 is promulgated pursuant to the Professional Athletic Competition Act, Sections 60-2A-1 through 60-2A-30, NMSA 1978 (1980 Repl. Pamp.); specifically Sections 60-2A-4, 60-2A-8, 60-2A-10, 60-2A-13, 60-2A-16, and 60-2A-18.

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March 23, 2002, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 2 of Chapter 6 is to set forth the policies and procedures for contracts.

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All participants in a contract must first be licensed by the commission before participating, either directly or indirectly, in any professional contest regulated by the commission.

The commission may require a birth certificate or equally bona fide certification of age. A. Professional unarmed combatants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time they execute their professional contract. B. Managers must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age…

New Mexico Athletic Commission.

A. Mixed martial arts events shall be held in a fenced area. B. A fenced area used in a contest or events exhibition of mixed martial arts must meet the following requirements. (1) The fenced area must be circular or have equal sides and must be no smaller than 14 feet wide and n…

A. A non-championship contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts may last up to five rounds in duration. B. A championship contest of mixed martial arts must be five rounds in duration. C. A period of unarmed combat in a contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts must be three …

A. The classes for unarmed combatants competing in contests or exhibitions of mixed martial arts and the weights for each class are shown in the following schedule. (1) Atom weight up to 105 lbs. (2) Straw Weight up to 115 lbs. (3) Flyweight: up to 125 lbs. (4) Bantamweight: over…

An unarmed combatant competing in a contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts. A. Must wear shorts approved by the commission or the commission's representative. B. May not wear shoes or any padding on his feet during the contest however tape is allowed with approval of the com…

A. Each judge of a contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts that is being judged shall score the contest or exhibition and determine the winner through the use of the following 10 point must system. (1) The better unarmed combatant of a round receives 10 points and his opponen…

The following acts constitute fouls in a contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts: A. butting with the head; B. eye gouging of any kind; C. biting; D. hair pulling; E. fish hooking; F. groin attacks of any kind; G. putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceratio…

A. If an unarmed combatant fouls his opponent during a contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts, the referee may penalize him by deducting points from his score, whether or not the foul was intentional. B. When the referee determines that it is necessary to deduct a point or p…

A. If a contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts is stopped because of an accidental foul, the referee shall determine whether the unarmed combatant who has been found can continue or not. If the unarmed combatant's chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized as a res…

A contest of mixed martial arts may end under the following results. A. Knockout (KO): as soon as a fighter becomes unconscious due to strikes, his opponent is declared the winner (because MMA rules allow ground fighting, the fight is stopped to prevent further injury to an uncon…

A. There may be three licensed cornermen for all non-title fights or four for a title fight, positioned in a designated area by a cage or fenced area or positioned in each corner. B. Two cornermen may enter the cage or fenced area to tend a fighter between rounds and at the end o…

The provisions in Part 20 apply to all licensees of the commission.

Muay thai fighting is considered a mixed martial art. Most commonly known as the "art of eight limbs" All rules stated herein apply to the combative sport of muay thai fighting with the exception of 15.6.20.1 NMAC -15.6.20.27 NMAC unless this section conflicts with another rule s…

A. Direct kicks (side kick style) to the front of the fighter's legs. B. Hip throws: (1) over the hip throws such as in Japanese arts like judo, jujitsu, karate, sambo, or san shou; (2) a fighter is not allowed to step across or in front of an opponent's leg with his/her own leg …

A. No spirits of ammonia may be used in the ring/cage. B. Only discretionary use of petroleum jelly may be used on the face prior to start of fight. Namman muay is not allowed. C. In case of cuts, only the following are allowed and all other solutions are prohibited: (1) a sealed…

All results of all fights shall be reported to the fightfax.com, mixedmartialarts.com or any other national or industry recognized by the New Mexico athletic commission. Results must be reported within 72 hours of the event.

Part 20 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 is promulgated pursuant to the Professional Athletic Competition Act, Sections 60-2A-1 through 60-2A-30, NMSA 1978 (1980 Repl. Pamp.); specifically Section 60-2A-4, which authorizes the New Mexico athletic commission to adopt reasonable rules and …

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August 26, 2012, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 20 of Chapter 6 is to set forth commission regulations regarding mixed martial arts contests and exhibitions.

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A. All full-contact mixed martial arts are forms of unarmed combat. B. The provisions pertaining to licenses, fees, dates of programs and disciplinary action in the laws and regulations on unarmed combat apply to events of such martial arts. C. An event, contest or exhibition of …

A. All events of mixed martial arts must be conducted under the supervision and authority of the commission. B. With prior approval from the commission, a promoter may request the following special rules for each amateur contest: (1) no elbow strikes to the head; (2) no knees to …

New Mexico Athletic Commission.

A. Number of rounds allowed: There shall be no less than 17 scheduled rounds on any one program, unless otherwise approved by the commission. B. Round duration and intermission between rounds for contestants: Each round shall be no more than two minutes in duration and there shal…

A. Approval of seconds by commission: the commission must approve all seconds. (1) Each contestant must submit the name of his chief second and his assistant second to the commission for approval. (2) Only seconds approved by the commission shall be permitted in the contestant's …

A. Wrapped Hands: The following requirements apply to the wrapping of a fighter's hands for a bareknuckle fight.(1) Hands shall be wrapped with gauze and athletic tape that ends no closer than one inch from the fighter's knuckles. The wrap must include the wrist and may travel up…

There shall be at least two physician in attendance at all times, one of which must remain ringside. In addition, at least the following officials shall be present at each contest: A. one referee; B. three judges; C. one timekeeper; and D. one announcer.

A. Judges: The judges shall be stationed at opposite sides of the ring. B. Physicians: The physician shall be stationed at places designated by the commission representative in charge.

The weight classes for female fighter shall be the same as used by male fighters. A. A female fighter shall not engage in a contest with a male fighter. B. Female contestants shall be permitted to wear a body shirt or blouse without buttons, buckles or ornaments. Other apparel or…

A. All event contestants: All contestants, participating in the program must report to the designated dressing room of the event premises no later than one hour before the commencement of the first scheduled contest unless otherwise permitted by the New Mexico athletic commission…

A. Schedules of ceremonies: The times and places of all weigh-in ceremonies for indoor or outdoor programs shall be determined by the commission. However, all weigh-ins shall take place no later than 12 o'clock noon on the day of the contest. B. Contestant weigh-ins: All contesta…

The commission shall issue licenses to all agents present to perform functions representative of the commission at a bare-knuckle program. This requirement shall include, cut men, seconds, managers, and any others performing duties specified and ordered by the commission at a pro…

A. Referee's wearing apparel: The commission shall prescribe the type, style, and color of the referee's apparel. B. Referee instructs the contestants: Before the start of each contest, the referee must call the contestants together for final instructions. Each contestant may onl…