Section 38-6-003 - AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL STATUS003.01 All MMA contestants will be required to have a minimum of five (5) recorded amateur bouts prior to being licensed and permitted to compete as a professional. A contestant may request a waiver from the Commissioner of this requirement.003.02 A contestant may not participate as an amateur:003.02(A) If he or she has ever been a competitor in any professional striking sport including, but not limited to, professional boxing or professional kickboxing; or003.02(B) If he or she has received a fee or purse for competing as a professional in any MMA event.003.03 Competing for or winning a prize other than cash in an MMA event does not deem a contestant as a professional within the scope of these rules.003.04 Expenses for amateur contestants are limited to actual expenses, including deductible amounts for any injuries covered by insurance, which must be paid by the promoter hosting the event. 38 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 6, § 003
Sections 81-8,130.01, 81-8,131, and 81-8,139, R.R.S., 2014.Amended effective 3/21/2022