2.2.1 All ice used during a contest shall be in an enclosed or sealed container.

2.2.2 Electrolyte drinks or water may be administered to a Contestant during a contest; provided however, if an electrolyte drink is to be administered during a contest, a Second or Contestant shall have the Commission or Inspector examine and approve such electrolyte drink and its container prior to use. The Commission or Inspector retains sole discretion to approve or disallow any electrolyte drink.

2.2.3 Discretionary and limited use of petroleum jelly shall be allowed immediately prior to and during a contest only on the Contestant's facial area extending to the lower ear lobes and shall not be used on any other part of the Contestant. The excessive use of petroleum jelly is strictly prohibited, and the referee shall direct removal of any excessive petroleum jelly.

2.2.4 The ringside Doctor shall monitor the use and application of any foreign substances administered to a Contestant before or during a contest. The chief second shall surrender, immediately upon request, to the Commission or the Doctor any substance for laboratory analysis. The Commission or Inspector may inspect, at any time, any bags, substances or materials brought into the corner during a Contest.

2.2.5 In case of a cut, the topical use only of the following is allowed, each to be in their original container which is clearly labeled in accordance with United States Food and Drug Administration and Drug Enforcement Agency regulations:

2.2.5.1 A solution of adrenaline 1/1000 concentration;

2.2.5.2 Avitene/Microfibril/Collagen Hemostat; and

2.2.5.3 Thrombin or its generic form when available.

2.3.1 Applicant shall complete and submit an application approved or provided by the Commission.

2.3.2 Each applicant shall be familiar with the Arkansas Combative Sports Law and these Rules.

2.3.3 Before issuing or denying any license, the Commission may examine the applicant or other witnesses and request any and all information the Commission deems relevant to the application.

2.3.4 Each applicant for a Contestant's professional boxing license shall simultaneously apply for or currently possess a valid Federal Boxing ID.

2.3.5 Each applicant shall provide the Commission with his or her legal name, as maintained by the Social Security Administration and Internal Revenue Service of the United States of America or such similar governmental agency for the country of the applicant's residence.

2.3.6 Each applicant shall provide at least one (1) government issued form of identification bearing both applicant's photograph and legal name and one (1) form of government issued identification proving the applicant's age.

2.3.7 Each applicant shall provide the Commission with the physical address of his or her residence and notify the Commission of any change in the same.

2.3.8 Each applicant and person licensed under these Rules shall use the same name, which shall be his or her legal name, in connection with each Event; provided however, Contestants shall not be prohibited from also using a “ring name” or “alias” in promotional materials and when being announced prior to a bout or Event.

2.3.9 Each licensee whose license is lost, stolen, or cannot otherwise be produced upon request shall apply and pay for a new duplicate license from the Commission.

2.3.10 No license issued under these Rules is transferable to another person.

2.3.11 The Commission may deny, revoke or suspend any license for good cause.

2.3.12 The Commission may reject any applications submitted without the required licensing fee and all information required by the Commission.

2.3.13 In addition to all other requirements, each applicant and person licensed under these Rules shall, at any time requested by the Commission, Designated employee(s), Inspector, or Doctor, submit to a test of breath and/or body fluids for the presence of any alcohol, Drug, Hepatitis A, B or C, or HIV. The Commission shall pay for all costs associated with a test required under this subpart. The applicant or licensee shall pay all costs associated with tests required for initial licensure or renewal of a license and shall reimburse the Commission for all positive tests and tests indicating a violation of these Rules. A positive test for the presence of alcohol, Drugs or infectious diseases or the refusal of a licensee to immediately submit to a test shall result in an immediate suspension of the licensee's license with such suspension continuing until a hearing before the Commission for reinstatement. In addition to suspension or revocation of the License, a positive test for alcohol, Drugs or infectious diseases or the refusal of the licensee to submit to testing may also result in the imposition of a monetary fine. Prior to reinstatement following a violation of this subpart, the Licensee shall submit to a test for the presence of alcohol, Drugs or infectious diseases, the results of which shall be negative. World Anti-Doping Agency list of banned substances for combative sports will be the same list used by ASAC.

2.3.14 Unless and until Arkansas Code § 17-22-302 (d), which requires all licenses issued by the Commission to expire on June 30 of each year, is repealed, amended or otherwise permits the Commission to set an alternate expiration date for its licenses, all licenses issued by the Commission shall expire on June 30 of each year; provided however, if the Commission is permitted by the Act to establish its own expiration date for licenses issued by the Commission, then such licenses shall expire one (1) year from the date of issuance or as otherwise determined or established by the Commission at the time of issuance.

2.3.15 If available through the Commission's website or through other approved electronic means designated by the Commission, applications may be submitted via web- based or electronic means and may be subject to credit card, debit card or other processing fees in addition to the licensing fees.

2.4.1 Each application shall be on a form established by the Commission or if no form is established, then with such information as the Commission may require;

2.4.2 Each application shall be submitted with a non-refundable application fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each Event Permit Fee.

2.4.3 Each application shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the proposed Event date;

2.4.4 Each application may apply for only one (1) Event License; however, each application may provide for alternate Event dates not more than ninety (90) days following the first proposed Event date;

2.4.5 Each application shall be directed to the Designated employee(s);

2.4.6 Each application shall be simultaneously submitted with:

2.4.6.1 Proof of financial responsibility by submitting a surety bond of at twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) written by a bonding company or other Commission approved corporate surety authorized to do business in the State of Arkansas guaranteeing payment of all obligations, including without limitation gross receipts taxes, arising out of the Event, with such bond or bonds being of such type that a claim may be made thereupon, if such claim is filed with ASAC no later than ninety (90) days after the Event. Bonds may be issued for as long as one year, but in no case valid for less than ninety (90) days. Provided, however, the amount of the bond required hereunder may be increased by the Commission or Designated employee(s) on an Event by Event basis when seating capacity of the venue exceed one thousand (1,000) seats.

2.4.6.2 In lieu of the required surety bonds, cash, certificates of deposit, irrevocable letters of credit, or other security acceptable to the Commission, which alternate security shall be retained by the Commission for a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) days after the Event for which the Commission issued the Event License. If no claim, written or verbal, is submitted to the Commission before the one hundred eightieth (180th) day following the Event for which the Commission issued the Event License, then the Commission shall return the alternate security to the Promoter or other person posting the alternate security. The Commission shall not return the alternate security until any and all claims filed before the one hundred eightieth (180^th) are resolved by the Commission.

2.4.7 An application shall be rejected if the granting of such application would result in the Promoter having more than six (6) Events simultaneously approved by the Commission. The exception that a licensed, bonded promoter may have up to two annual shows permitted in addition. If a promoter has more than two annual shows and wishes to have them licensed simultaneously, then all events over the two annual shows shall be included in the total of six (6) listed above; and

2.4.8 An application shall be rejected if, within the twelve (12) months preceding the application date, the Promoter has without good cause (insufficient ticket sales shall never be considered good cause) cancelled two (2) or more approved Events.

2.4.9 Unless otherwise permitted under these Rules, Events shall not take place over more than one (1) day.

2.5.1 Audit & Taxes. The provisions of the Act shall be followed with respect to remittance of taxes to the Commission and such shall be subject to audit by the Commission at any time.

2.5.2 Bouts, Heats & Rounds. Each Event shall consist of a minimum of twenty-four (24) scheduled rounds and a maximum of seventy-two (72) scheduled rounds.

2.5.2.1 Non-championship and non-title bout(s), which are not an Exhibition, shall be neither less than four (4) scheduled rounds nor more than ten (10) scheduled rounds. Championship or title bouts shall be neither less than eight (8) scheduled rounds nor more than twelve (12) scheduled rounds. The number of rounds approved for each bout will be determined by the past experience of the Contestants.

2.5.2.2 The duration of each round shall be three (3) minutes with a one (1) minute rest period between each round.; provided however, each bout or contest between two (2) female Contestants may, but is not required to, have rounds of two (2) minutes in duration with a one (1) minute rest period between each round.

2.5.2.3 A boxing bout shall end only by Disqualification, Draw, Knockout, Majority Decision, Majority Draw, No Decision, No Contest, Split Decision, Technical Knockout or Unanimous Decision or Referee Stoppage, or in MMA, it may also end upon Doctor stoppage or tap out.

2.5.3 Credentials & Tickets. No person, excluding Contestants, Seconds and Officials, shall be admitted to any Event without a ticket or credential issued and documented by the Promoter. No credential may be sold, exchanged or bartered and a manifest for all credentials, including the name of the person to whom the credential was issued and the reason, must be maintained and produced for the Commission at each Event upon request by the Commission, made at a reasonable time the day of the event.

2.5.3.1 All credentials shall be clearly designated by the Promoter as required by these Rules and the Commission.

2.5.3.2 Promoters are prohibited from accepting cash or other remuneration or consideration for admission to an Event without issuance of a ticket reflecting the price paid therefor.

2.5.3.3 All tickets shall reflect the price thereof and Event date.

2.5.3.4 All tickets shall be consecutively numbered, individually bar coded or otherwise numbered in a manner easily grouped, counted and identifiable by the Commission.

2.5.3.5 All tickets shall have a stub indicating the price and row or seat number, which shall be detached and retained for later auditing and accounting by the Commission, or bar code scanned and records thereof maintained in a Commission approved manner and a ticket manifest or similar record shall be produced upon request.

2.5.3.6 All tickets shall have a coupon or portion thereof which may be retained by the purchaser thereof.

2.5.3.7 All ticket stubs, except electronically redeemed tickets, must be deposited into a locked container at the Event entrance(s). Each ticket container must remain in the possession of the ticket-taker until after the close of the Event and only be surrendered by the said ticket-taker in the presence of the promoter or Inspector. The Inspector may, at his discretion, require the ticket box be opened only in his presence. If the Inspector deems necessary, all admission ticket stubs shall, immediately after the ticket container is opened, be sorted by price and counted by the Commission, the Inspector, or by a person authorized by the Inspector.

2.5.3.8 Unless otherwise designated by the Promoter to have a higher value and for purposes of calculating the gross receipts tax, complimentary, give away or promotional Event tickets representing five percent (5%) or less of the Event tickets sold shall be exempted from the gross receipts tax; complimentary, give away or promotional Event tickets representing greater than five percent (5%) and not more than ten percent (10%) of the Event tickets sold shall have the same value as the least expensive five percent (5%) of Event tickets sold; and complimentary, give away or promotional Event tickets exceeding ten percent (10%) of the total Event tickets sold shall have the same value as the highest priced Event ticket sold. The Commission reserves the right to tax all complimentary tickets at the value of the highest priced Event ticket if the Commission deems the Promoter implements or utilizes a scheme or ticketing process which attempts to or actually evades taxes under the Act or these Rules, after a Reprimand has been made against the promoter.

2.5.3.9 If a promoter offers for sale, exchange, or barter, premium or exclusive seating including, but not limited to, tables or couches, the promoter must declare the total fair-market value of such seating and provide an invoice, manifest, or other record of such sale, exchange, or barter. If such premium or exclusive seating is sold, exchanged, or bartered as part of a larger transaction e.g., advertising or sponsorship packages, the fair market value shall not be declared as less than the least value in dollars for the premium or exclusive seating if such seating for the event has been the sole the subject of a sale, exchange, or barter. The promoter's declared fair market value will be used when calculating gross receipts.

2.5.4 Event Compensation. In order to receive compensation hereunder, the person must have attended the Event for official Commission business at the specific request of or assignment by the Designated employee(s), Chairman or duly authorized Member. At such time as ASAC has certified training open to officials and assigns officials to an Event, compensation for the Officials can be established by ASAC. Until such time the Promoter can negotiate such rates directly with officials. Said officials must be approved by ASAC. The following fees may be increased or decreased from time to time by the Commission. In addition to any other sum to which the following persons may be entitled under these Rules and by agreement with the Promoter, the following persons shall receive compensation for attendance and performance of their duties at an Event as follows with such sums to be paid directly to the following by the Promoter through remittance of cash, certified check, cashier's check, or other check or order for immediately available funds to the Commission Official in charge of the Event prior to the beginning of each Event. Such Commission Official shall distribute the sum to the following persons immediately after conclusion of the Event, with the exception that the Inspector Fee must be paid by the promoter to the State and a warrant/direct deposit for payment by ASAC will be issued to the Inspector.

2.5.4.1 Announcer -- Negotiable

2.5.4.2 Inspector/Supervising Commission Official -- $100 per day of Event (All event days at which an Inspector serves will be charged to the Promoter).

2.5.4.3 Referee -- Negotiable

2.5.4.4 Judge -- Negotiable

2.5.4.5 Doctor -- Negotiable

2.5.4.6 Timekeeper -- Negotiable

2.5.5 Officials. The Promoter shall be responsible for selecting and obtaining the Officials, except the Inspectors and Commission Representatives who will be assigned solely by the Commission. At such time, after holding ABC Certified Referee and Training within the State, twelve months after such training, professional referees and judges shall must be certified in order to officiate. All Officials are subject to Commission approval and the Commission or Designated employee(s) may disallow or re-assign any Official or otherwise require Promoter to use only the Officials appointed by the Commission or Designated employee(s). The minimum Officials required for each Event are:

2.5.5.1 One (1) Announcer;

2.5.5.2 One (1) Commission Representative;

2.5.5.3 One (1) Doctor;

2.5.5.4 One (1) Inspector;

2.5.5.5 Three (3) Judges;

2.5.5.6 One (1) Referee; and

2.5.5.7 One (1) Timekeeper.

2.6.1 Not be less than sixteen (16) feet square;

2.6.2 Have an apron or floor area outside the ropes which extends at least two (2) feet beyond the ropes on all sides; variances can be granted;

2.6.3 Have a floor area, both inside and outside the ropes, padded with ensolite or other similar closed-cell foam of at least one (1) inch thickness and approved by the Commission;

2.6.4 Have a top covering made of canvas or similar material tightly stretched and laced to the ring platform;

2.6.5 Not have a floor covering consisting of a material which tends to gather in lumps or ridges;

2.6.6 Not be more than five (5) feet above the ground, unless previously approved by the Commission;

2.6.7 Have at least two (2) sets of steps for use by Contestants and Officials;

2.6.8 Have posts made of metal not less than three (3) inches in diameter and at least eighteen (18) inches away from the ropes;

2.6.9 Have turnbuckles and corners protected with a urethane pad covered with a material similar to the ring floor covering or plasticized rubber or vinyl;

2.6.10 Have at least four (4) ropes, not less than one inch in diameter and evenly spaced twelve (12) inches apart, with the lower rope being eighteen (18) inches above the ring floor, unless five (5) ropes are used in which case the lowest rope shall be six (6) inches above the ring floor, and all ropes wrapped in soft plasticized rubber, vinyl or cloth material; see specifications under different formats of combative competition.

2.6.11 Have ropes connected to one another using ties constructed of a soft material placed at least every six (6) feet; and

2.6.12 Have sufficient strength and safety in both the floor and support structure to safely hold the actively moving weight of all Contestants, Officials, Seconds and other persons and equipment which may be simultaneously inside the Ring. Liability for structure failure shall fall upon promoter for ASAC evaluation.

2.7.1 Prior to and immediately following a bout, only the Announcer, Announcer assistant, Authorized Media personnel, promoter, Contestants, Doctor, Inspectors, Commission representatives and persons authorized by the Commission shall be allowed inside the ring or on the ring apron, unless otherwise specified by promoter.

2.7.2 At least one (1) minute before the start of the first round of each bout, only the Announcer, Contestants, Contestants' chief Seconds, and the Referee may be inside the ring and the Referee shall clear the ring of all other individuals.

2.7.3 During a round, only Contestants and the Referee are permitted inside the ring.

2.7.4 In between rounds only Contestants, one Second from each Contestant, Referee and one individual holding a ring card/round indicator are permitted inside the ring.

2.7.5 The Referee and/or Commission may order the ring be cleared of any or all persons at any time, either before, during or after a bout.

2.8.1 Under the exclusive control of the Commission, Designated employee(s) and Inspectors at each Event;

2.8.2 ASAC can require, following a prior problem with the same issue, that the area be separated from the spectator areas on all sides using a barrier approved in advance by the Commission;

2.8.3 Utilized only by Contestants, Officials, and other properly credentialed individuals;

2.8.4 Clear of all alcoholic beverages, paid spectator seats and non-essential persons;

2.8.5 Protected by Promoter's security or staff personnel from access by anyone other than persons permitted by the Commission, Designated employee(s) or Inspector assigned to the Event, which admitted persons shall be properly credentialed prior to entry; and

2.8.6 A seating and arrangement diagram can be required in advance by ASAC.

2.9.1 The Event or bout is regulated and sanctioned by and conducted in accordance with all of the rules and regulations of an amateur sanctioning body which are deemed to be at least as stringent as the Rules in effect by ASAC, approved in writing and on file with the Commission at least thirty (30) days in advance of proposed event;

2.9.2 Ensure that at least once prior to the beginning of the first bout and immediately prior to the start of the main event, the statement, “This Event is Sanctioned by the,” with such blank being filled in with the name of the approved sanctioning body sanctioning the Event and immediately followed by an announcement of the name of the presiding Commission representative in attendance and the names of the Referee and Judges for the bout;

2.9.3 A Doctor or other Commission approved health care provider will be present at all times during the Event;

2.9.4 The Commission and Inspectors are permitted in the Event without charge for the purpose of checking and insuring compliance with these Rules; and

2.9.5 The Designated employee(s) is provided written notice at least five (5) business days prior to the weigh-in, Event or bout whichever is earlier, and the notice includes:

2.9.5.1 Date, time and location of the Event and weigh-ins;

2.9.5.2 Name and contact information for the organization sanctioning the Event;

2.9.5.3 Name and contact information of the Doctor or other Commission approved health care provider attending the Event; and

2.9.5.4 Names of all the Contestants participating in the Event.

2.11.1 Announce the names of the Contestants, Contestants' weights, names of Officials, decisions of the Referee and Judges, as well as, provide additional information requested by the Commission or Promoter or of general interest to the spectators;

2.11.2 Ensure that at least once prior to the beginning of the first bout and immediately prior to the start of the main event, the statement, “This Event is Sanctioned by the Arkansas State Athletic Commission,” immediately followed by an announcement of the name of the presiding Commission representative in attendance and the names of the Referee and Judges for the bout;

2.11.3 Be familiar with the official possible results of each bout under these Rules and announce the official result, as indicated on the scorecard received from the Commission representative or Inspector, immediately following each bout; and

2.11.4 Immediately return the scorecard to the Commission representative or Inspector after announcing the official result of the bout. All professional bouts shall have the scorecards retrieved after each round and delivered to the Commission representative at ringside.

2.12.1 Sign all necessary forms and releases and otherwise authorize the Commission and any of its representatives, agents or Inspectors to inquire, receive and discuss Contestant's medical history, medical conditions and test results with any health care provider;

2.12.2 Prior to participating in each Event, submit to and pass a pre-fight physical administered by the Doctor;

2.12.3 If female, submit to and produce a negative pregnancy test within thirty-six (36) hours prior to participating in each Event, with the cost of such pregnancy test being paid solely by the Promoter and the results of which being verified by the Doctor;

2.12.4 Prior to participating in each Event, truthfully complete and submit to the Commission a medical history questionnaire approved by the Commission;

2.12.5 Prior to participating in each Event, secure hair, which is long enough to interfere with vision or safety of either Contestant, with soft and non-abrasive material;

2.12.6 Not use facial cosmetics while participating in an Event;

2.12.7 Not wear any type of body piercing, spectacles, hard contact lenses, dentures, or removable dental work while participating in an Event;

2.12.8 Not wear headgear or any other thing on the head while competing in an Event, unless competing in an Amateur Event or Elimination Tournament;

2.12.9 Wear a fitted mouthpiece during each round;

2.12.10 Wear groin protection or foul protector while participating in an Event; rule is optional for females.

2.12.11 Wear non-transparent shorts, a skirt or other article of clothing below the waist which cover the genitals and groin protection/foul protector while participating in an Event;

2.12.12 If male, not wear a shirt or other article of clothing above the waist while participating in an Event;

2.12.13 If female, wear a non-transparent article of clothing which hides at least the areolae of the breasts while participating in the Event and which is not reasonably anticipated to, during normal contest activities, become dislodged, transparent or otherwise not continuously hide the areolae of the breasts while participating in an Event;

2.12.14 Remain at the Event and submit to an evaluation by the Doctor immediately following Contestant's bout and prior to receiving the Purse;

2.12.15 Be given a mandatory rest period/suspension of a minimum of seven (7) days, which period shall be longer if recommended by the Doctor, following their participation in an Event and shall not be permitted to participate in an Event if they have competed in Arkansas or another jurisdiction at any time within the seven (7) days prior to an Event; Seven (7) days shall be counted from Saturday to Saturday.

2.12.16 Be given a minimum sixty (60) day Suspension following Contestant's loss by Knockout or minimum thirty (30) day suspension following a loss by Technical Knockout.

2.12.17 If Contestant's last five (5) consecutive bouts within a twelve (12) month period were losses via Knockout or Technical Knockout, not be granted a license or shall have a license indefinitely suspended until submission of a recent computed axial tomography scan and certification by a board certified Doctor, specializing in neurology, that Contestant is fit to participate in a Combative Sport;

2.12.18 Be allowed no more than two (2) Seconds in the corner during a contest, one of whom shall be designated the chief Second if the event is MMA; be allowed no more than four (4) Seconds in the corner during a contest, one of who shall be designated a ‘cut man’ if the event is professional boxing;

2.12.19 If gloves are required to be worn during participation in the combative sport in which the Contestant is participating, wear gloves of the same weight as their opponent, with such glove weight being the weight required to be worn by the heavier Contestant;

2.12.20 If gloves are required to be worn or hands required to be wrapped or covered during participation in the combative sport in which the Contestant is participating, Contestant must obtain an inspection by an Inspector and certification of inspection prior to participating in the contest;

2.12.21 Upon demand by the Commission or Inspector, produce for inspection the Handwraps, if any, used by the Contestant in the contest;

2.12.22 Enter the ring or cage within five (5) minutes following the announcement of their name by the Announcer;

2.12.23 Not violate any contract or breach any agreement relating to participation in an Event; and

2.12.24 If the Doctor recommends the Contestant be transported to the hospital and Contestant refuses, then remain onsite and be examined by the Doctor at least once more between thirty (30) and forty-five (45) minutes after first refusing transport to the hospital and then remain onsite and continue to be observed by the Doctor as long as recommended by the Doctor. If the Contestant is asked by the doctor to return and does not, Contestant shall be suspended for a minimum of thirty (30) days or more upon request of the physician.

2.13.1 At least two (2) hours, but not more than up to seven (7) hours prior to the scheduled start of the first bout for each Event to which they are assigned or are otherwise participating, administer a pre-fight physical for each Contestant, which physical consists of the following:

2.13.1.1 Review of Contestants' answers to medical questions on the pre-fight Commission forms;

2.13.1.2 Visually testing and observation for contagious or potentially contagious skin, eye, ear, nose or throat borne infections, contagions or other diseases including, without limitation, those associated with the scientific family staphylococci or any form of conjunctivitis or trachoma, any of which, in the Doctor's sole opinion, represent a health risk to the Contestant or Contestant's opponent or may be transmitted or worsened through participation in an Event;

2.13.1.3 Blood pressure and pulse;

2.13.1.4 Visual observation of head, eyes with a focus on proper dilation and movement, ears, nose and throat;

2.13.1.5 Audible observation of lungs and heartbeat; and

2.13.1.6 Physical examination of abdomen and orthopedic focusing on joints.

2.13.2 Record the results of each Contestant's pre-fight physical on a form provided by the Commission and sign an attestation that such Contestant is in satisfactory physical condition to compete in the Event or if Contestant is unfit to compete in the Event, prohibit the Contestant from competing and notify the Inspector and Commission of the condition(s) preventing the Contestant from competing in the Event.

2.13.3 Sit near the entrance to the ring or cage and not leave ringside after the beginning of the first bout, except during intermissions, until after checking the last Contestant following the announcement of the decision in the final bout of an Event.

2.13.4 Immediately enter the ring or cage and attend to any Contestant who loses by Knockout, or Technical Knockout.

2.13.5 Enter the ring or cage and make a recommendation to the Referee as to a Contestant's fitness to continue upon Referee's request for such opinion.

2.13.6 Perform post-bout medical evaluations of all Contestants and complete the Commission provided forms for the post-bout evaluations.

2.13.7 Conduct a post-bout examination including a recommendation for rest periods and medical disqualifications exceeding the mandatory suspensions provided for by these Rules, if deemed necessary.

2.13.8 Following each post-bout examination or at any time during an Event, express their professional medical opinion as to whether a Contestant should go to a hospital for further treatment or observation and if so recommended, direct the onsite emergency medical personnel to immediately perform such transport.

2.14.1 Event Site or Event Site rental;

2.14.2 Required equipment or supplies;

2.14.3 Concessions;

2.14.4 Advertising or marketing;

2.14.5 Media coverage of the Event;

2.14.6 Ticketing;

2.14.7 Event staff;

2.14.8 Security;

2.14.9 Officials; and

2.14.10 Doctor, ambulance and onsite paramedics or medical personnel.

2.15.1 Check all persons in attendance and participating in the Event for the appropriate credentials and Commission Licenses;

2.15.2 Be present, if required by the Commission or Designated employee(s), at the weigh-ins to supervise the same and ensure completion of the required forms and compliance with these Rules;

2.15.3 Ensure compliance with these Rules by inspecting all Contestants, Contestants' hand wraps, contestants' equipment, and seconds' equipment and materials prior the beginning of a contest;

2.15.4 Certify compliance with these Rules by signing, in a manner and using a device directed by the Commission or Designated employee(s) when available, each Contestant's Handwraps and equipment/gloves prior to each Contestant's participation in a contest;

2.15.5 Inspect each Contestant's gloves prior to the start of each bout or contest, to insure no foreign or prohibited substances have been applied to the Contestant or gloves;

2.15.6 Ensure compliance with these Rules by observing the conduct of Contestants, Officials, Seconds, any other licensed persons or persons subject to regulation under the Act or these Rules; and

2.15.7 Complete all other forms and reports and tests required by the Commission.

2.16.1 Have no direct or indirect financial interest or familial relationship to any Contestant participating in a contest being scored by the Judge;

2.16.2 Sit on a high stool if possible or other appropriate seating between the ring or cage posts, not on the same side as another judge, with a clear view of the Contestants competing during the bout;

2.16.3 Remained focused on the contest and score, on Commission provided scorecards, each round of each bout using the 10 Point Must System;

2.16.4 Sign each scorecard per round and ensure the same is provided to the Commissioner or Inspector at ringside by submitting the same to the Referee after each round and the contest's end, even if by TKO or KO;

2.16.5 Be specifically trained or have experience in the combative sport for which they desire to be a licensed Judge; and

2.16.6 Pass any written or verbal test, which may be required by the Commission, covering the Act, these Rules and the rules of the combative sport to be scored by the Judge.

2.17.1 Have a fiduciary obligation to deal fairly with and act in the best interests of the Contestant(s) they represent;

2.17.2 Ensure the Contestant(s) they represent observe and comply with the suspensions issued by the Commission;

2.17.3 Ensure the Contestant(s) they represent comply with the Act and these Rules; and

2.17.4 If in attendance at an Event where a Contestant is both competing and represented by the Manager, must attend the instructions and rules meeting prior to the contest.

2.18.1 Contact, solicit or negotiate a Contestant for the purpose of obtaining the Contestant's participation in or attempting to obtain the Contestant's participation in an Event;

2.18.2 Match the Contestants as to weight and experience in a manner consistent with these Rules;

2.18.3 Cooperate with and obey the instructions of the Inspector during the Event;

2.18.4 Be licensed by Commission, even if Matchmaker is hired/employed by the Promoter and be jointly responsible along with Promoter for matches made and compliance with the Act and these Rules; and

2.18.5 If a designated matchmaker is in charge of making matches, then both the promoter and matchmaker will be subject to disciplinary action by the Commission for failure to exercise objective and subjective good judgment in the arrangement or pairing of a match, whether the person knew or should have known one Contestant was substantially outclassed by the opponent.

2.19.1 Be licensed in accordance with these Rules;

2.19.2 Have specific training or a fundamental understanding of the rules governing the Event which they officiate;

2.19.3 Not simultaneously participate in multiple licensed capacities at an Event which they officiate except for the positions of referee who may substitute for a judge;

2.19.4 Not act as or otherwise be a Contestant, Event Coordinator, Manager, Matchmaker, Promoter or Second at, for or in connection with any Event in which they also act as an Official. In order for a Promoter or Event Coordinator or Matchmaker to act as a corner, permission must be obtained from the opposing camp.

2.20.1 At all times comply with the Act, these Rules, and the instructions and directives of the Commission, Committee, Designated Employee(s) and Inspector(s) assigned to the Event.

2.20.1.1 Simultaneously with submission of the Promoter's license application, submit to the Commission proof of having reached the age of twenty-one (21) years or in the case of a legal entity, be owned, operated and controlled by no individual less than twenty-one (21) years of age, and said entity shall sign an affidavit stating that entity has read the Act and the Rules and understands them, prior to issuance of a Promoter's license.

2.20.2 At least ten (10) days prior to an Event, provide the following to the Commission at Promoter's sole expense:

2.20.2.1 Proof of payment of premiums for and a Certificate of Coverage evidencing medical, surgical and hospital care insurance covering each Contestant during the Event, with a deductible of no more than $1000, with such insurance having a minimum limit of $10,000 per Contestant for injuries sustained while participating in a contest and $10,000 per Contestant's estate if the Contestant's death results from injuries received while participating in a contest. Deductibles for the required insurance shall not be greater than $1,000 and shall be paid by the Promoter; in the event the insurance deductible is not paid by the Promoter, then a claim therefore may be made against the security posted with the Commission. Neither the insurance premium nor deductible shall be deducted from a Contestant's purse. Promoter shall also supply to Contestants all information necessary for filing a claim.

2.20.2.2 The name and contact information for the entity with whom Promoter has contracted to provide an ambulance or authorized emergency vehicle for medical transport, at least two (2) emergency medical technicians or paramedics, and appropriate medical equipment all to be on site for the duration of the Event.

2.20.2.3 Name and contact information of the Doctor working the Event activities. Promoter shall be familiar with the Doctor's required examinations under these Rules and provide adequate time for the Doctor's examinations and reporting prior to the Event.

2.20.2.4 A proposed list of Contestants including, without limitation, the Contestant's properly spelled, full legal name and date of birth.

2.20.2.5 Notice and detailed explanation of any proposed Contestant's disabilities, physical impairments or any other facts or factors which may possibly affect the competitiveness of the bout or which the Commission should be made aware.

2.20.2.6 The proposed matchups for the Event along with proof of the records of each Contestant from a recognized and Commission approved source within the industry. Contestants' records are to be delivered directly to the Commission from the authorized source for final approval of bouts. Promoters are encouraged to furnish the proposed bouts and records as early as possible to facilitate changes in any uneven or unapproved bouts. If the Commission obtains the records directly from the industry source, Promoter shall reimburse the Commission for all charges. If alternate fighters are desired, promoter must furnish the required information five (5) full business days prior to weigh-ins or the event, whichever is earlier. The Commission has the discretion to accept and consider alternate fighter submissions upon good cause shown up to the day before the bout.

2.20.2.7 Time, date and location of the weigh-ins for the Event. NOTE: for either professional boxing or MMA, fighters must weigh in at the same time.

2.20.2.8 Name and contact information for the Officials obtained and proposed for assignment to the Event.

2.20.3 Supervise and be directly responsible for the conduct of the Promoter's agents, contractors, employees and volunteers. Any violation of the Combative Sports Law or these Rules by the Promoter's agents, contractors, employees or volunteers is deemed a violation by Promoter.

2.20.4 Provide evidence, satisfactory to the Commission, that Promoter possesses sufficient knowledge of the Promoter's responsibilities and duties under the Combative Sports Law and these Rules, as well as, the has the ability and intent to comply therewith.

2.20.5 Prior to Commission event approval, all advertising or social media must carry the words “subject to ASAC approval”. Not advertise, unless authorized by Commission or clearly stated to be tentative event subject to Commission approval, or sell any tickets to an Event, unless the Event License application has been granted and Event License Fee paid to the Commission.

2.20.6 Ensure the maintenance of adequate public safety at all Events and advise the Commission prior to the Event of Promoter's proposed provisions for armed off-duty or on-duty law enforcement personnel.

2.20.7 If a promoter has had a previous incident wherein glass-bottled drinks, cans or bottles were used as weapons, then Commission has the authority to specify what types of items can be available.

2.20.8 Promoter can be required, after a prior reprimand to ensure no container of any type, other than soft plastic cups or paper cups, is used by anyone within 150 feet of the Technical Zone. Provided however, drinks may be in plastic bottles within 150 feet of the Technical Zone if the venue is fitted with netting or other barrier which prevents or otherwise makes it exceedingly difficult for hurling or throwing of the same into the Technical Zone.

2.20.9 Refer decisions or interpretations of any Rules, requiring an immediate decision, to the Designated employee(s) or Inspector assigned to the Event, who shall have the ability to decide the same, except as pertains to the sole arbiter of a match: the referee.

2.20.10 Comply with the Event Compensation requirements of these Rules and otherwise bear all financial responsibility for the Event.

2.20.11 After a prior problem with the same issue from the same promoter, prior to the beginning of each professional Event and at the discretion of the Commission or Designated employee(s), Promoter shall remit the guaranteed portion of each Contestant's Purse in cash, certified check, cashier's check, or other check or order for immediately available funds to the Commission Official in charge of the Event and such Commission Official shall distribute the amount remitted to the Contestants immediately after conclusion of the Event. Each Contestant will sign a form acknowledging receipt of the Purse amount remitted to the Commission Official.

2.20.12 For professional Events (or for amateur events in which a contract is written), the contract with each Contestant which must contain the following:

2.20.12.1 Is executed in duplicate on either Commission forms or Commission approved forms;

2.20.12.2 States the Purse guaranteed, and any sums not guaranteed or otherwise contingent on any prerequisite or subsequent act;

2.20.12.3 States the name of the Contestant's opponent;

2.20.12.4 States the number and duration of rounds and rest period in between, location and times the Contestant is scheduled to appear, Contestant's weight limit, and all other pertinent details governing the Contestant's participation in the Event;

2.20.12.5 States a weight limit for the contest, which weight limit shall be the same as that stated on the opponent's contract unless the difference between the Contestant's contracted weight and the opponent's contracted weight is clearly written on the Contract, acknowledged in writing by the Contestant and falls within the weight differences permitted by these Rules;

2.20.12.6 Payment of the Purse and other sums if the opponent fails to appear at the weigh-in or bout or fails to make the contracted weight; and

2.20.13 For each Event, provide the following at Promoter's sole expense:

2.20.13.1 Commission approved scales for the weigh-ins;

2.20.13.2 Instant pregnancy testing kits for each female Contestant;

2.20.13.3 A Ring/Cage complying with these Rules and properly set up at least two (2) hours prior to the scheduled start of the Event;

2.20.13.4 A brand new, unopened pair of properly weighted gloves, of the same make and model, for use solely by the Contestants in each championship or title bout;

2.20.13.5 In addition to any required new gloves, at least six (6) pairs of gloves approved by the Commission of the proper weight for each Contestant weight class participating in the Event; however, if only one Bout in the Event requires gloves of a certain weight, then only four (4) pairs of gloves of that weight are required;

2.20.13.6 Sufficient buckets for use by the Contestants;

2.20.13.7 Stools for use by the Contestants and Seconds;

2.20.13.8 Preferably latex-free protective, waterproof gloves for use by the Officials and Seconds;

2.20.13.9 An adequate (a minimum of ten (10) supply of clean towels (or unlimited white paper towels) for use by the Officials in keeping corners clear of excessive water and other use by the Officials;

2.20.13.10 All ringside chairs and tables for Officials as instructed by Commission, and in compliance with these Rules;

2.20.13.11 A Boxing & Wrestling approved bell and device for ringing the bell or for MMA, approved air horn;

2.20.13.12 At least two (2) stopwatches and a whistle/ or wooden ‘clacker’ (two pieces of wood) for use by the Timekeeper;

2.20.13.13 A public address system for use by the Announcer, Commission and if desired, Referee;

2.20.13.14 A separate dressing room for each corner's Contestants and for each sex, if requested when Contestants of both sexes are participating;

2.20.13.15 A separate room or area for physical examinations, unless the physical arrangements of the Event site make an additional room impossible;

2.20.13.16 A separate dressing room shall be provided for Officials, unless the physical arrangements of the Event site make an additional dressing room impossible;

2.20.13.17 Adequate security personnel; High stools for use by the judges or appropriate other seating;

2.20.13.18 An ambulance or authorized emergency vehicle with immediate transport authority to the nearest hospital from the Event Site, at least two (2) emergency medical technicians or paramedics, and appropriate medical equipment for life support and emergency treatment of Contestant including, without limitation a gurney, backboard, neck brace, and automatic defibrillator all to be on site and at ringside for the duration of the Event;

2.20.13.19 An Event site that conforms to the applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the state, county, city, town, or village where held; and

2.20.13.20 Public rest rooms, which shall not also be used as dressing rooms, physical examinations, or weigh-ins unless approved by ASAC.

2.20.14 Not allow any bout or heat to begin until the Doctor, Commissioner in charge of the Event, Judges, all emergency medical personnel and Timekeeper are all present at ringside;

2.20.15 Ensure the Promoter or Promoter's representative is readily accessible and available to the Officials and Commission during the entirety of the Event, which Promoter or Promoter's representative should be identified to the Commission and Officials prior to the start of the Event;

2.20.16 If the Doctor recommends or requires a Contestant go to the hospital at any time during or after the Event, then require and ensure that the emergency personnel crew and ambulance onsite for the Event immediately transport the Contestant and the Event shall not continue until a replacement ambulance and emergency personnel are again onsite;

2.20.17 Not violate any contract or breach any agreement relating to an Event;

2.20.18 Be permitted to act as a Matchmaker for their Events, but not for any event Promoted by another Promoter without also being issued a Matchmaker's license;

2.20.19 Be subject to disciplinary action, a verbal warning, and then a written reprimand by the Commission for failure to exercise objective or subjective good judgment in the arrangement or pairing of a match, whether the person knew or should have known one Contestant was substantially outclassed by the opponent.

2.21.1 Be trained or possess sufficient knowledge in the specific combative sport for which the Referee will be refereeing;

2.21.2 Be the sole arbiter of a bout and be the only individual, other than the doctor, or a fighter's corner authorized to stop a bout;

2.21.3 Be permitted, in the Referee's sole discretion if the case of a professional bout and if available, to within one (1) minute following the end of a round or any Referee decision bringing an end to the contest utilize instant replay or otherwise refer to or consult a 2- camera live recording of the action in the round just ended for the sole purpose(s) of:

2.21.3.1 Deciding if a cut was the result of a legal blow or accidental head-butt;

2.21.3.2 Deciding if the Contestant returned to a non-Down position before the end of the Ten Count; or

2.21.3.3 Deciding if a foul assessed against a Contestant during the round was actually a foul;

2.21.4 If the Referee utilizes instant replay or otherwise refers to or consults a live recording of the action in the round just ended, such reviewed video shall, while being reviewed, be viewed solely by the Referee and no other persons at the Event.

2.21.5 Be permitted after reviewing the instant replay or live recording of the action and before the beginning of the next round or immediately following expiration of the time permitted for review, to reverse the reviewed decision during the round just ended and if a decision is reversed, the contest shall continue consistent with the reversal without further review;

2.21.6 Be charged with the enforcement of all Rules applicable to the Event and governing the conduct of the Contestants and Seconds while Contestant is participating in the Event;

2.21.7 Not begin any round until a Commission representative, each Judge, each Timekeeper and the Doctor are each at ringside and acknowledge being ready to begin the round;

2.21.8 Obtain the name of each Contestant's chief Second prior to the bout and require the chief Second to control the activities in that Contestant's corner in compliance with these Rules;

2.21.9 Be approved by the Commission prior to the Event;

2.21.10 Inspect each Contestant and Contestant's gloves, prior to the start of each bout or contest, to ensure no foreign substances have been applied to the Contestant or gloves;

2.21.11 Provide instructions and go over the rules with the Contestants and Seconds in the dressing room prior to the start of the bout or contest; or if promoter approves in the instructions done inside the Cage/Ring.

2.21.12 Assess fouls and point deductions, when appropriate for infraction(s) of these Rules or the rules applicable to the particular combative sport, against Contestants during the round in which the foul occurs and instruct Judges to mark their scorecards accordingly; provided, the Referee should, but is not required to, warn the Contestant prior to deducting a point;

2.21.13 Call a timeout and instruct the Timekeeper to cease the timing of the round during the assessment of a point deduction or for other good cause as deemed necessary in the Referee's sole discretion, provided the Referee may not call a timeout for the sole purpose of allowing a Contestant additional time to recover after an opponent strikes a legal blow;

2.21.14 Disqualify Contestants, when appropriate for infraction(s) of these Rules or the rules applicable to the particular combative sport, and instruct Judges to mark their scorecards accordingly; provided however, the Referee should, but is not required to, warn the Contestant and first deduct a point or points prior to disqualifying a Contestant;

2.21.15 For professional and amateur bouts, a scorecard from each Judge after each round and deliver the same to the Commission representative or Inspector at ringside, unless directed by the Commission representative or Inspector to receive and deliver the scorecards at the end of the bout, and when receiving the scorecard, ensure the judge has computed each Contestant's score for each round and the judge's name and signature appear on the scorecard;

2.21.16 Ensure a bout or contest moves to its proper completion in compliance with these Rules;

2.21.17 Be authorized to stop a bout at any time if individuals refuse to clear the Ring and Technical Zone upon command, dispute a decision by an Official, or seek to encourage spectators to object to a decision either verbally, physically, or by engaging in disruptive conduct, and if the individual involved in disruptive conduct or encouraging disruptive conduct is a Second, the Referee shall be authorized to direct point(s) to be deducted from the Contestant's score or disqualify the Contestant, or if the conduct occurred after the decision was announced, the Commission may take such disciplinary action as it deems necessary including, without limitation, changing the decision;

2.21.18 Obtain the appropriate starting point for all Counts from the Timekeeper if possible under the circumstances; however, the Referee's Count shall be the official count;

2.21.19 Shall assess the condition of the Down Contestant during a Count and make a determination as to whether the Down Contestant is fit to continue the contest and is able to safely and intelligently defend against an attack by the Contestant's opponent if allowed to continue;

2.21.20 Continue the original Count whenever a Contestant, who has been Down, rises and falls again without being hit again;

2.21.21 If the non-Down Contestant fails to remain in the neutral corner during a Count, stop said Count until the non-Down Contestant returns to the neutral corner;

2.21.22 Rule the contest a double Knockout, if all Contestants, who have been simultaneously Knocked down, remain down until completion of the Ten Count.

2.22.1 Assist, as necessary, their Contestant before, during and after a contest;

2.22.2 If the Chief Second, be in charge of each person in the Contestant's corner and be responsible for the conduct of and can suffer violations as well other Seconds in Contestant's corner;

2.22.3 If the Chief Second, ensure the presence in the Contestant's corner during the contest a stool, pair of scissors, clean towel, clean water bucket, drinking water, and a roll of permissible tape;

2.22.4 If the Chief Second, ensure no more than two Seconds enters the ring between rounds; If a cut man is approved in a professional event, the method of delivering care inside or outside the platform shall be cleared in advance.

2.22.5 Before and during each round, ensure the entire ring platform and ropes are cleared of all obstructions, including buckets, stools, towels, excess water and other articles;

2.22.6 Remain seated in their Contestant's corner during any round;

2.22.7 Make all items present or intended to be present in a Contestant's corner available for inspection by the Commission, Doctor and Inspectors;

2.22.8 Comply with the instructions of the Officials;

2.22.9 Leave the ring upon instruction from the Referee, Official and before the start of any round;

2.22.10 Not by word or action attempt to heckle or annoy his Contestant's opponent during or immediately prior to any contest;

2.22.11 Not knock or pound on the ring or contest area floor during any round of a contest;

2.22.12 Not render aid to a Contestant who is Down or has not returned to a non-Down position following a Count before the Doctor has examined the Contestant;

2.22.13 Not assist or interfere with a Contestant who is subject to a Count until the referee has finished with the Contestant;

2.22.14 Not enter the ring until the bell has sounded at the end of the round or if a fight has been stopped;

2.22.15 Not dump, spray or toss excessive water on any fighter between rounds;

2.22.16 Not use any illegal or prohibited substances;

2.22.17 Not throw a towel or any other object into the ring, cage or contest area during a round;

2.22.18 Not step onto the ring apron during any round of a contest, unless desiring to have their Contestant declared the loser by Technical Knockout; and

2.22.19 Not enter the ring or climbing on the cage during any round of a contest, unless desiring to have their Contestant declared the loser by Disqualification and subjecting themselves and their Contestant to disciplinary action.

2.23.1 Prior to the start of each contest, ensure the presence of at least two (2) stopwatches and a whistle and a properly functioning bell or airhorn for MMA;

2.23.2 Sound the bell only at the beginning and end of each round;

2.23.3 Immediately after sounding the bell at the start of each round, start a stopwatch to keep time during the round and stop and start the stopwatch as directed by the Referee during a round;

2.23.4 At exactly ten (10) seconds before the end of each round rap the hammer three (3) times (or use wood clacker) on the table or ring floor loudly enough to be heard by the Contestants, Referee and Seconds;

2.23.5 Sound the bell one (1) time at the beginning and end of each round;

2.23.6 Immediately at the end of each round, except the final round, begin a stopwatch to keep the time during the rest period;

2.23.7 At exactly ten (10) seconds before the end of each rest period, sound a whistle loudly enough to be heard by the Contestants, Referee and Seconds and loudly announce, “Seconds out;”

2.23.8 Immediately upon a Contestant being Down or knocked out of the ring or contest area, begin an audible Count loudly enough to be heard by the Referee and continue the same until the Referee begin the audible Count;

2.23.9 Sit at a ringside table designated by the Commission and within arms-length of the bell;

2.23.10 If a bout ends before the scheduled number of rounds, inform the Referee and Commission of the exact time the bout was stopped; and

2.23.11 Be familiar with and perform such other duties as set forth in these Rules.