W. Va. Code R. § 177-2-53

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 177-2-53 - Medical Testing Requirements

53.1. Every professional and amateur contestant licensed under this Series shall submit evidence to the Commission that the contestant is free of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and proof of passing a Hepatitis B and a Hepatitis C virus test. The Commission will only accept laboratory results that are no older than twelve (12) months.

53.2. Upon seeing blood, the referee will take the contestant to a neutral corner and wipe off the blood. If the bleeding stops, the fight will continue. If, in the referee's discretion, the bleeding cannot be stopped, the fight will be stopped.

53.3. A female contestant shall submit a negative pregnancy test to the Commission. The test must be no older than 2 days prior to the date of the match.

53.4. The Commission may require additional medical testing of a contestant in order to protect his or her health and safety. Additional testing may include an electrocardiogram (EKG), neurological exam, CAT scan (CT), cardiovascular stress test, or any other examination that the Commission deems necessary.

53.5 A contestant who fails a medical test provided for under this Section shall not participate in the next subsequent match and the contestant's license shall be subject to suspension or revocation if the Commission determines that a suspension or revocation is required to protect the health and safety of the contestant, other MMA contestants, or the public.

W. Va. Code R. § 177-2-53