99- 650 C.M.R. ch. 1, § 7-4

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 650-1-7-4 - Knockout Suspensions

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.

99- 650 C.M.R. ch. 1, § 7-4