Wyo. Code R. 046 | Wyoming Administrative Rules 046 — Wyoming Combat Sports Commission

338 Mixed Martial Arts, Board of

Chapter 1 Definitions and General Rules

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.1.04202026 § 1 Authority

These rules are promulgated under the Commission's authority under Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g) and 33-48-111.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.1.04202026 § 2 Definitions

(a) Act. The Mixed Martial Arts Regulation Act, Wyoming Statute § 33-48-101 through -117.

(b) Amateur. A contestant who has never competed as a professional in any combat sport.

(c) Bare Knuckle Fighting. Bare Knuckle Fighting combines and incorporates the following recognized martial arts: boxing, Muay Thai, Greco-Roman wrestling, karate, judo, and folkstyle and freestyle wrestling. Bare Knuckle Fighting includes skill sets such as clinching, holding, hitting, striking with a closed fist, punching, and controlling the head, neck, arms, and upper body of opponents.

(d) Bout. Match, exhibition, or contest between two (2) contestants.

(e) Commission. The Wyoming Combat Sports Commission.

(f) Commission Representative. A designee(s) of the Commission assigned to carry out any and all duties as assigned by the Commission and these Rules.

(g) Combat Sports. A competitive contact sport that involves one-on-one combat which includes mixed martial arts, boxing, bare knuckle fighting, bare knuckle mixed combat, boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, Lethwei, etc.

(h) Contestant. Any individual who participates in a bout.

(i) Contestant deemed down. A contestant shall be deemed to be down when either of the following occurs:

(i) The contestant constitutes a grounded fighter per the definition set forth in this Chapter; or

(ii) The contestant is hanging over the ropes without the ability to protect themselves, and the contestant cannot fall to the floor.

(j) Event. A compilation of bouts that occur at one (1) location during a single day.

(k) Fraud. Any licensee who cheats, obtains money or some other benefit by deliberate and willful deception, or intentionally misrepresents facts.

(l) Grabbing. Holding the opponent with the thumb in combination with any other digit of the hand.

(m) Grounded Fighter. A contestant is considered grounded when any part of their body other than their hands or feet is in contact with the canvas (ground).

(n) Inspector. An inspector is a licensed official who is authorized by the Commission or Commission representative to supervise an event in conjunction with the Commission or Commission representative and carry out assigned duties at a specific event in conjunction with the rules.

(o) Kick. A strike using the foot or feet.

(p) Kickboxing. Any physical bout between two (2) individuals striking with the hand and any part of the leg below the hip, including the feet, to outscore, knock out, or otherwise disable an opponent into submission.

(q) Knockdown. A knockdown occurs when a contestant touches the floor of the ring with any part of the body other than the feet following a strike, but is able to rise back up and continue fighting.

(r) Licensee. A person who has been granted a license or certificate pursuant to the Act or these rules. Licensee includes promoters, contestants, and officials (referees, judges, and inspectors).

(s) Mixed Martial Arts. Unarmed combat involving the use, subject to any limitations set forth by the Act or Commission rule, of a combination of techniques from different disciplines of the martial arts, including, without limitation, grappling, submission holds, kicking and striking. Also referred to as MMA.

(t) Muay Thai. Any physical bout between two (2) individuals striking with hands, knees, elbows, and/or any part of the leg including the feet to outscore, knock out, or otherwise disable an opponent into submission. Muay Thai shall also include the use of sweeps to disrupt the balance an individual. Muay Thai is a subset of Kickboxing.

(u) Non-Sanctioned organization. An organization that is not governed by a state or tribal athletic commission.

(v) Official. Any person who performs an official function during the supervision of a bout. This includes referees, judges, timekeepers, and inspectors.

(w) Professional. A contestant who has received any form of payment for competing in a combat sports event.

(x) Promoter. Any person, association, corporation, or organization licensed by the Commission to promote events.

(y) Purse. Is a bout earning, a financial guarantee, or any other remuneration for which contestants are participating in a bout and includes the contestant's share of any payment received for radio broadcasting, television, or motion picture rights.

(z) Renewal. The process of applying to renew a license or certificate as a Promoter, contestant, or official. Each license or certificate is valid for one (1) calendar year from the date of issuance.

(aa) Sanctioning Organization. An organization that sanctions professional or amateur bouts of combat sports by a state or tribal athletic commission.

(bb) Second. A person registered with the Commission to assist a contestant during a bout. To be registered, a second must pay the Commission a fee per event of $10.00. Also referred to as corners.

(cc) Tap Out. Forfeiting a bout by submitting to the opponent. A contestant signals this forfeiture by signaling with any part of their body by tapping it on their opponent or the ground.

(dd) Commission Approved Sanctioning Organization. A nationally, internationally, regionally, state or tribal organization approved by the Commission or Commission Representative that may rank participants within each weight class or sanctions and approves contests or bouts in those weight classes.

(ee) Recognized Sanctioning Organization. Organization that is considered a governing body over a combat sport and recognized by a National Olympic Committee in good standing with the International Olympic Committee.

(ff) Medical Professional. A licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.1.04202026 § 3 Violations of Rules

Violations of any provision of these rules may result in disciplinary action authorized by the Act and these rules including, but not limited to, conditional licensure, licensure denial, suspension, or revocation and/or immediate ejection from the bout and event and a ban from future bouts and events. Unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of the contestants, corners, coaches, and managers may result in suspension or disciplinary actions against the contestant, corner, coach, or manager.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.1.04202026 § 4 Sanctioning Organizations

(a) Recognized Sanctioning Organizations are required to register as a Promoter and are required to submit results to the Commission or Commission Representative within seventy-two (72) hours after each event. If a Recognized Sanctioning Organization is no longer recognized or in good standing with the International Olympic Committee, it must notify the Commission within thirty (30) days.

(b) Combative sports events or bouts not sanctioned by a Recognized Sanctioning Organization must submit the organization's by-laws and rules for review by the Commission or Commission Representative. If approved, the organization will be deemed a Commission Approved Sanctioning Organization and may apply for a permit. The organization must notify the Commission Representative of any changes to the organization's by-laws or rules and re-submit them for the Commission or Commission Representative's review at least thirty (30) days before any permitted event or bout.

(c) Combative sports events or bouts sanctioned or sponsored by an organization not recognized as either a Recognized Sanctioning Organization or a Commission Approved Sanctioning Organization are not permitted.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.1.04202026 § 5 Instant Replay

(a) A Promoter and/or Commission Approved Sanctioning Organization may request the use of instant replay for a combative sports event or bout(s) and shall provide all necessary instant replay equipment. This request must be made to the Commission or Commission Representative and approved prior to the event.

(b) The use of instant replay shall be limited to the below criteria:

(i) Should the Commission or Commission Representative approve the use of instant replay prior to an event, only the referee may determine if the use of instant replay is appropriate.

(ii) The referee shall only use instant replay for the purpose of determining if a foul was committed that caused a "bout ending sequence" that brought about the final end of the fight or a "bout altering situation".

(iii) Based on the instant-replay review, the referee may make the final call with respect to the bout that could result in one (1) of the following decisions: a bout to continue, a bout to be stopped, a knockdown determination, a point deduction, a winner of the bout; a "no contest" determination; a disqualification; or a technical decision by the judges.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.1.04202026 § 6 Promotional Rules

A Promoter may submit a request to the Commission or Commission Representative to make minor promotional rule changes to existing combat sports rules, which may include fouls, procedures, scoring, etc, for a specific event. The Commission or Commission Representative shall approve or disapprove the promotional rules on a case-by-case basis and notify all necessary parties prior to the event.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.1.04202026 § 7 Other Combat Sports

The Commission or Commission Representative may approve a combat sports event that is not defined in the current rules. The Promoter shall submit the rule set to the Commission or Commission Representative for approval. The Commission or Commission Representative shall approve or disapprove the rules on the combat sport on a case-by-case basis.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.1.04202026 § 8 Modification of Bout Result

(a) The Commission may conduct a hearing on a result modification matter after the Commission, in its sole discretion, determines that one or more of the following incidents occurred:

(i) There were indications of collusion affecting the result of the bout;

(i) The compilation of the scorecards of the judges disclosed an error which showed that the decision was given to the wrong contestant;

(iii) As the result of interpreting the rules in error, the referee rendered an incorrect decision. An error interpreting the rules that may have resulted in an incorrect decision or that improper referee mechanics contributed to an incorrect stoppage; or

(iv) A positive test result reveals the use of a prohibited drug, substance, or method.

(b) In determining whether to modify a bout result, the Commission Representative may consider any information submitted. The Commission Representative may also use any additional outside opinions or resources to determine the modification of any results.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Chapter 2 Requirement of Contestants in all Bouts

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.2.04202026 Requirement of Contestants in all Bouts

Chapter 2

Requirements for Contestants in all Bouts

Section 1. Authority. These rules are promulgated under the Commission's authority under Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g) and 33-48-111.

Section 2. License to Fight Applications. All contestants shall submit an application for a license to fight in a manner prescribed by the Commission. As part of the application, the applicant must report if they have been disciplined by another regulatory commission or body that regulates or governs combat sports. Incomplete or incorrect applications will not be accepted. A license must be renewed annually. Each license is valid for one (1) calendar year from the date of issuance.

Section 3. Fees. Each applicant for a license shall pay the required annual fee. The annual fee for a contestant license is $50.00.

Section 4. Requirements for Licensure.

(a) Any person who wishes to apply for a contestant license must be a minimum age of eighteen, unless a signed verification of approval and waiver is signed by the parent or legal guardian and the Commission or Commission Representative approves. The Commission may deny a license to an applicant if they have been disciplined by another regulatory commission or body that regulates combat sports.

(b) Pursuant to the "Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996" all professional boxing participants must be registered with the recognized boxing federal registry and obtain a federal identification card in order to participate in boxing bouts anywhere in the United States. Therefore, all professional boxing participants shall show proof of registration.

Section 5. Weigh-Ins.

(a) Each contestant must be weighed in the presence of a designated Commission Representative, on scales approved by the Commission Representative at a place designated by the Commission Representative. The contestants may have all items of weight stripped from their body before they are weighed-in. The owner or operator of the premises in which the weighing-in is held shall provide adequate security for the contestants and other persons who are present. All contestants shall appear at the weigh-in and event on time as required by the Commission Representative. All contestants must report to the Commission Representative as soon as they arrive at the weigh-in at a place designated by the Commission or Commission Representative. Failure to report to the Commission Representative on time may disqualify the contestant from competing and may subject the contestant to disciplinary action. The weigh-in shall be no less than six (6) hours prior and no earlier than thirty-six (36) hours prior to the scheduled event starting time, unless pre-approved by the Commission Representative.

(b) Weigh-in schedule and structure shall be determined by the Sanctioning Organization or Promoter in coordination with the Commission Representative. Weight classes shall be determined by the Commission, Commission Approved Sanctioning Organization, , or Promoter and approved by the Commission or Commission Representative. All weight allowances shall be determined and approved by the Commission or Commission Representative.

(c) Contestants are not allowed to leave the designated weigh-in area until such time as they are notified by the Commission Representative.

Section 6. Failure To Make Weight. A contestant who fails to make weight at the scheduled time of weigh-in may be disqualified from competing and may be subject to disciplinary action.

Section 7. Contestant's Appearance.

(a) All contestants shall be clean and present a clean and organized appearance. The Commission Representative has the discretion to determine whether facial adornments (mustaches, goatees, excessive sideburns) and hair length presents any potential hazard to the safety of the contestants, or interfere with the supervision and conduct of the bout.

(b) Earrings, jewelry of any kind, and body piercing adornments are prohibited during the bout.

(c) Excessive use of petroleum jelly or other substances are prohibited. The referee or inspector at ring or cage side shall remove excessive substances. Corners shall remove the excessive substances if instructed by the referee or inspector.

(d) The contestant's hair shall be cut or arranged in such a manner so it does not interfere with the contestant's vision. Hair may be secured using rubber bands or other banding devices but not using hairpins or hairnets. The hair must be free of all hair styling agents (i.e. mousse, gel, hairspray, or color sprays).

Section 8. Illness of Contestant. If a contestant is unable due to illness to take part in a bout in which the contestant has agreed to fight, the contestant shall immediately report the fact to the Commission or Commission Representative and, if requested, shall submit to an examination by a Medical Professional. The fee for the Medical Professional's examination shall be paid by the promoter if an examination is requested. Otherwise, the fee shall be paid by the contestant.

Section 9. Approved Bout Attire. Each contestant in a bout shall prepare themselves with appropriate ring attire for the sport as approved by the Commission, or Commission Representative, which may include an abdominal guard, a protective cup, proper shorts, proper shoes, and a properly-fitted mouthpiece. A contestant's failure to wear appropriate bout attire may result in the cancellation of the bout.

Section 10. Mouthpiece Requirements. All contestants are required to wear a mouthpiece during competition. The round shall not begin without the proper placement of the mouthpiece. If the mouthpiece is dislodged during competition, the referee will call time and have the mouthpiece replaced at the first available opportunity, without interfering with the immediate action. Points may be deducted if the mouthpiece is purposely dislodged.

Section 11. Glove Requirements. The contestant or the second is responsible for ensuring that gloves are not twisted or manipulated in any way. If a glove breaks or a string becomes untied during the bout, the referee will instruct the timekeeper to take a time out while the glove is corrected. All gloves will be checked by a Commission Representative and/or Inspector(s) prior to the start of a bout and any snagged, torn, or unfit gloves will not be approved for competition.

Section 12. Hand Wrap Requirements. All contestants will be required to wrap their hands in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the rules of the respective combat sport they are competing in.

Section 13. Prohibited Substances. All contestants are prohibited from using any drugs or alcohol during or within twenty-four (24) hours of the bout. Any stimulants and/or substances other than plain water or a sports drink approved by the Commission are prohibited at the venue before and during the bout.

Section 14. Delay of Bouts. Contestants shall be ready to enter the ring or cage immediately after the conclusion of the preceding bout. Any contestant causing a delay of more than five minutes when called may be subject to disciplinary action or disqualification.

Section 15. Medical Suspensions.

(a) All contestants may be subject to a medical suspension directly proceeding any and all bouts. The amount of time of the suspension shall be determined by the Commission or Commission Representative with consultation from the medical professional overseeing the event. All suspensions shall be submitted to the national database(s).

(b) All suspensions of contestants by another state or tribal athletic or regulatory commission may be recognized by the Commission. Acceptable verification of license status includes but is not limited to: a confirmation from another commission showing that the contestant is not on suspension or verification that the contestant is not listed on the record keeper's database.

Section 16. Contestants Who Engage In Non-Sanctioned Bouts.

(a) Any contestant who engages in a bout that is not sanctioned by a state or tribal athletic commission will not be approved to compete in a sanctioned bout for a minimum of thirty days from the date of the contestant's last non-sanctioned bout and a written clearance from a Medical Professional may be required at the Commission's discretion and must submit bloodwork drawn after the date of the unsanctioned bout.

(b) A contestant who engages in a non-sanctioned bout while on suspension from a state or tribal athletic commission may be required to provide additional medical results before approval to compete is granted and may be reported to the national database(s).

Section 17. Additional Requirements of Female Contestants.

(a) Pregnancy Test. Female contestants shall submit to a field pregnancy test on the day of weigh-ins or the event. Field tests shall be provided by the Promoter.

(b) Protective Equipment. Contestants shall wear protective equipment as applicable in addition to a sports bra (may wear a breast protector). The protective equipment shall be well fitted and not interfere with the contestant's ability to compete.

Section 18. Testing. Any contestant may be required to submit to tests for the presence of unauthorized substances, as listed, including but not limited to, the most recent prohibited list maintained by the World Anti-Doping Agency (or equivalent) at the Promoter's expense. A failed test shall be reported to the national database(s).

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Chapter 3 Requirements for Bout Approval

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.3.04202026 § 1 Authority

These rules are promulgated under the Commission's authority under Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g) and 33-48-111.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.3.04202026 § 2 Number of Bouts

The Commission or Commission Representative has the discretion to control and limit the number of bouts held in any one event.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.3.04202026 § 3 Types of Bouts

Bouts in which more than two contestants appear in the ring or cage at the same time and bouts between members of the opposite genders or sex are prohibited and will not be approved.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.3.04202026 § 4 Bout Review

The Commission Representative may review the following to determine if a contestant is prepared to compete in a bout: This list is not exhaustive:

(a) Experience and skill level of the contestant in the particular combat sport;

(b) Skill level and ability of their opponent;

(d) Consecutive losses, wins, and/or record;

(e) Recent TKO' or KO's;

(f) Recent injuries;

(g) Failure to appear at any scheduled weigh-in or event;

(h) Failure to compete at any event;

(i) Request of a weight that may be unattainable given their weight history, build, or physique;

(j) Lack of experience with consecutive rounds or bouts;

(k) Medical test results; and

(l) Professional debut contestants verify that they have trained for a minimum of thirty days prior to bout approval.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.3.04202026 § 5 Pre Fight Physical and Medical Examinations

(a) All contestants must receive a physical or a medical examination from a physician who shall certify in writing, over their signature, as to the contestant's physical condition to engage in the bout. Any contestant deemed to be unfit to participate by the physician will not be permitted to compete. In such instances the promoter will be notified immediately.

(b) Physicians shall be provided with a suitable place in which to conduct the examinations. The Commission may require additional medical tests prior to the weigh-in and may reject a contestant for test results that are incomplete or unsatisfactory or deemed untimely prior to the weigh-in.

(c) Examination Requirements. Thorough physical examinations will be given to contestants and shall include at a minimum, examinations of the following: weight, temperature, pulse (sitting and standing), lungs, blood pressure, heart, urine analysis (when deemed necessary), evidence of hernia (if deemed necessary), and general physical condition. See Chapter 2, Section 16 of these rules for additional female contestant examinations.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.3.04202026 § 6 Medical Tests and Results

All contestants must provide all medical results required by the Commission prior to the weigh-in. Exceptions may be made for substitutions as determined by the Commission or Commission Representative. Such medical results include, but are not limited to, having negative test results for the following:

(a) HIV;

(b) Hepatitis B Antegen (or having the Hepatitis B vaccination); and

(d) The Commission or Commission Representative may request additional tests on a case-by-case basis which include but are not limited to dilated eye exam, CT scan, MRI, and EKG.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.3.04202026 § 7 Contestants Not Safe to Compete

. Contestants cannot safely engage or compete in a bout where there is the potential of an unfair advantage over their opponent. The contestant may not be permitted to compete if they have a medical condition and they are not able to safely engage in combat sports. Such medical conditions will be reviewed by the Commission or Commission Representative on a case-by-case basis.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.3.04202026 § 8 Random and For Cause Testing of Contestants

(a) Random Testing: All contestants are subject to random testing for the use of any illegal substances, drugs, or alcohol. Random testing shall be conducted at the discretion of the Commission or Commission Representative. If the Commission or Commission Representative determines that random testing of the contestants should occur, promoters and contestants shall be verbally informed. Any alterations to this process must have pre-approval from the Commission or Commission Representative prior to the event and all contestants shall be notified.

(b) The Commission or Commission Representative, in their sole discretion, may order that contestants in a bout submit to testing when the Commission or Commission Representative believes the interests of combat sports so require.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.3.04202026 § 9 Championship Bouts Prohibited Without Commission Approval

A bout shall not be advertised or promoted or called a championship bout unless it has the specific approval of the Commission or Commission Representative. A promoter shall not advertise any contestant in the State of Wyoming as a champion or contender in any manner that is false or misleading.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.3.04202026 § 10 Professional/Amateur Bouts Prohibited

Bouts between professionals and amateurs are prohibited. Nothing in this rule would prohibit combined Professional/Amateur events.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Chapter 4 Identification Requirements for Contestants

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.4.04202026 § 1 Authority

These rules are promulgated under the Commission's authority under Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g) and 33-48-111.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.4.04202026 § 2 Identification Required

. To confirm that a contestant is eligible to compete under these rules, each contestant may be required to show proof of identification. If a contestant cannot provide proof of identity, the bout may be cancelled.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.4.04202026 § 3 Approved Identification

Any one (1) form of identification listed below is acceptable to show proof of identification:

(a) Valid State Issued photo driver's license or other form of state issued photo identification;

(b) Birth certificate;

(d) Native American Tribal document;

(e) Passport;

(f) Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561);

(g) Certificate of naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570);

(h) Alien registration receipt card with photo (INS Form 1-151 or 1-551); or

(i) Unexpired reentry permit (INS Form 1-327).

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Chapter 5 Specific Requirement for Kickboxing Contestants

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.5.04202026 Specific Requirement for Kickboxing Contestants

Chapter 5

Specific Requirements for Kickboxing Contestants

Section 1. Authority. These rules are promulgated under the Commission's authority under Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g) and 33-48-111.

Section 2. Bout Requirements.

(a) Professional bouts may consist of a maximum of ten (10) rounds of three (3) minutes each in duration, with a minimum one (1) minute rest period between each round. Amateur bouts may consist of a maximum of nine (9) rounds of two (2) minutes each in duration, with a minimum one (1) minute rest period between each round.

(b) The Commission or Commission Representative shall have the ability to regulate the event in a reasonable manner and approve or disapprove the event rules and practices on a case-by-case basis.

Section 3. Kickboxing Tactics Deemed Fouls.

(a) Headbutts;

(b) Groin strikes;

(d) Striking the back of the head or the spine - defined as striking any of the area beginning at the back of the head starting at the crown of the head and running directly down the center of the head, spreading from ear to ear in the back of the head, running down the entire rear portion of the neck, and beginning again at the occipital junction and stopping at the top of the trapezius, and again from the trapezius muscle down the spine to the tailbone;

(e) Attacks to the throat;

(f) Striking a downed contestant;

(g) Failure to obey the referee's commands;

(h) Striking on a break;

(i) Striking after a bell;

(j) Holding or using the ropes or cage while striking or clinching;

(k) Timidity: repeatedly, intentionally avoiding engagement or contact with the opponent;

(l) Use of abusive language and/or gestures;

(m) Causing intentional delays in the action, for example, repeatedly spitting out the mouth piece or falling out of the ring to cause delay;

(n) Thumbing;

(o) Holding the opponent's leg without executing a legal strike or while executing more than one striking technique. A contestant may grab the opponent's kicking leg and immediately execute one legal strike while taking one step, and then they must immediately release the leg;

(p) Any effort to down a contestant by a method other than a legal strike or strikes, which includes, but is not limited to, joint locks, submission attempts, sweeps, reaps, takedowns, and throws;

(q) Biting;

(r) Spitting at the opponent;

(s) Striking with the elbow, arm, wrist, or other part of the glove that is not the padded part of the glove; and

(t) Holding, which is defined as repeatedly grabbing, grasping, or tying up an opponent in order to prevent the opponent from striking. Clinching is allowed to immediately launch a credible knee attack. If in the referee's estimation, the attack and/or counter knee attack is consistent and effective, the referee may allow it to continue for up to five seconds at which point he will separate the contestants. If within the five seconds the knee attack or counter attack wanes or appears ineffective, the referee will immediately separate the contestants.

(u) For amateurs, striking with the knee to the opponent's head.

Section 4. Muay Thai Tactics Deemed Fouls.

(a) Head butts, biting, or pressing on the opponent's eyes with the thumb of the glove;

(b) Striking the groin;

(d) Striking on the break;

(e) Holding the opponent's leg and pushing more than two (2) steps in any direction without striking with any one of the Muay Thai skills, commonly referred to as plowing;

(f) Intentionally falling down to avoid being hit while leg is held by the opponent;

(g) Throwing or taking an opponent to the floor in an unauthorized manner by bending the lower back of opponent or lifting up the opponent;

(h) Straight line attacks that target the knee joint;

(i) Sweeps not done with the front of the shin or foot-to-foot. Hooking the back or the side of the leg is prohibited;

(j) Intentional evasion of contact;

(k) Holding the back of the head with one (1) hand and punching with the other hand, commonly referred to as dirty boxing; and

(l) Executing any techniques which are deemed malicious and beyond the scope of reasonably accepted techniques in an athletic event.

Section 5. Permissible Strikes.

(a) All boxing strikes to permissible target areas;

(b) Spinning backhands/fists to permissible target areas;

(d) All kicking strikes to permissible targets above the belt line;

(e) All kicking strikes executed with the foot or shin directed to the legs (excluding linear or thrusting kicks directed to the knee joint);

(f) For Muay Thai only, elbow strikes to permissible target areas.

Section 6. Permissible Target Areas.

(a) Front and sides of the head;

(b) Front and sides of the torso above the belt; and

Section 7. Kickboxing Specific Equipment. Hand wraps are required. Hand wraps shall consist of surgical gauze and athletic tape. Surgical gauze will be limited to ten yards per hand and athletic tape to ten feet per hand. Tape will not be permitted across the knuckles.

Section 8. Kickboxing Scoring.

(a) The 10-point must system will be the standard system of scoring a bout. Under the 10-point must scoring system, 10 points must be awarded to the winner of the round.

(b) The contestant who has lost the round may be awarded 9, 8, or 7 points.

(d) Partial or incomplete rounds will be scored. If no significant action has occurred, the round shall be scored as an even round. This is at the discretion of the judges.

Section 9. Kickboxing Scoring Criteria. Bouts will be evaluated using the following prioritized criteria:

(a) Number of Knockdowns;

(b) Cumulative effective impact on the opponent;

(d) Ring generalship or aggressiveness.

Section 10. Muay Thai Scoring.

(a) Points will be awarded whenever the athlete strikes the opponent by Muay Thai skills such as punching, kicking, kneeing, elbowing with force that lands on target with no infringement (without being blocked).

(b) Ten (10) points shall be awarded for each round and no fraction of a point may be given. The better, more skilled athlete shall be awarded ten (10) points and the opponent less.

(i) A contestant wins the round when striking using more Muay Thai skill than the opponent;

(ii) A contestant wins the round when using a more forceful Muay Thai weapon than the opponent;

(iii) A contestant wins the round when showing less exhaustion than the opponent;

(iv) A contestant wins the round when showing more effect than the opponent;

(v) A contestant wins the round when using superior and more diverse Muay Thai skill than the opponent; or

(vi) A contestant wins the round when having less infringement of the rules than the opponent.

(d) The non-awarding of points shall be as follows:

(e) Strikes that lack Muay Thai skill;

(f) Strikes that are blocked by the opponent's arms or legs;

(g) Striking with lack of force even when those techniques have landed on target; or

(h) Striking while infringing the rules.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Chapter 6 Specific Requirements for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Contestants

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.6.04202026 § 1 Authority

These rules are promulgated under the Commission's authority under Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g) and 33-48-111.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.6.04202026 § 2 Bout Requirements

(a) Each non-championship MMA contest shall be three (3) or five (5) rounds that are three (3) or five (5) minute durations, and one (1) minute rest periods between each round unless modified by the Commission or Commission Representative.

(b) Each professional championship MMA contest shall be five (5) rounds, of five (5) minute durations, and one (1) minute rest periods between each round unless modified by the Commission or Commission Representative.

(c) A bout may go an extra round if the bout is deemed a draw after the scheduled rounds if pre-approved by the Commission or Commission Representative prior to the event.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.6.04202026 § 3 Tactics Deemed Fouls

The following tactics are deemed to be a foul:

(a) Butting with the head.

(b) Eye gouging of any kind.

(d) Hair pulling.

(e) Fish hooking.

(f) Groin attacks of any kind.

(g) Intentionally putting a finger in any opponent's orifice (includes laceration).

(h) Downward point of elbow strikes.

(i) Small joint manipulation.

(j) Strikes to spine or back of the head.

(k) Heel kicks to the kidney.

(l) Throat strikes of any kind (includes grabbing trachea).

(m) Clawing, pinching, or twisting the flesh.

(n) Kicking the head of a grounded fighter.

(o) Kneeing the head of a grounded fighter.

(p) Stomping of grounded fighter.

(q) Holding the cage.

(r) Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent.

(s) The use of abusive language in the fighting area.

(t) Any unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to a fighter.

(u) Attacking an opponent on or during a break which includes attacking after the bell has sounded at the end of a round.

(v) Attacking an opponent under the referee's care.

(w) Timidity (avoiding contact, intentional and/or consistent dropping of mouthpiece or faking an injury).

(x) Corner interference.

(y) Throwing opponent out of fenced area/ring.

(z) Flagrant disregard of the referee's instructions.

(aa) Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head or neck.

(bb) Applying any foreign substance to the hair or body to gain an advantage.

(cc) Fingers outstretched toward an opponent's face or eyes.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.6.04202026 § 4 MMA Specific Equipment

(a) A contestant may not wear shirts or gis during competition. Females may wear Commission Representative approved upper body garments.

(b) A contestant may not wear shoes during competition.

(d) Hand wraps are required. Hand wraps shall consist of surgical gauze and athletic tape. Surgical gauze shall be limited to ten (10) yards per hand athletic tape on ten (10) feet per hand. Tape will not be permitted across the knuckles. The Commission Representative may modify the requirements on a case-by-case basis.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.6.04202026 § 5 Amateur Rule Differences

(a) Amateur MMA events will follow all existing rules as stated in Chapter 6.

(b) Additional Fouls for Amateur MMA contests:

(i) Elbow strikes of any kind to any area;

(ii) Forearm strikes of any kind to any area;

(iii) Knee strikes to the head at any time;

(iv) Twisting leg submissions; or

(v) Spine locks.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.6.04202026 § 6 Various Martial Arts

. An event of martial arts must be conducted pursuant to the official rules for the particular art. The sponsoring organization or promoter must declare the martial art that is the subject of the competition. The Commission or Commission Representative shall have the ability to regulate the event in a reasonable manner and approve or disapprove the event rules and practices on a case-by-case basis.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Chapter 7 Requirements for Promoters

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.7.04202026 § 1 Authority

These rules are promulgated under the Commission's authority under Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g) and 33-48-111.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.7.04202026 § 2 License Required/Event Fee

(a) Promoters shall apply for a license by submitting an application and annual fee of $250.00 in the manner approved by the Commission and must be licensed prior to the approval of a permit for any authorized event. As part of the application, the applicant must report any of the events listed in Section 10 of this Chapter. A promoter license must be renewed annually. Each license is valid for one (1) calendar year from the date of issuance.

(i) An application for a promoter license may be denied if a promoter promotes an event that is not sanctioned by a state or tribal athletic commission for a minimum of one (1) year prior to the date of the application.

(ii) A promoter license may be placed on probation, suspended, or revoked if, any time during the course of the current year's licensure, a promoter engages in an event that is not sanctioned by a state or tribal athletic commission.

(b) The license is only valid as long as the surety bond associated with it is valid for events in the State of Wyoming.

(c) Promoters shall also apply for an event permit. The fee for an event permit is 500.00 per event, except for boxing which shall be a sliding scale based on size of the event, but no less than $100.00 and no more than $500.00.

(d) Promoters are responsible for ensuring that all contestants are licensed, all seconds are registered, all medical professionals are licensed, and all applicable fees and compensation (including fees and compensation to officials and medical professionals) are paid.

(e) The promoter shall show on his application that his club, organization, or corporation has been in existence not less than thirty (30) days prior to the application.

(f) Event permits are non-transferable.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.7.04202026 § 3 Minimum Requirements

A person who applies for a promoter license must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. The Commission may deny a promoter a license for any of the events listed in Section 0 of this Chapter.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.7.04202026 § 4 Event Permit and Event Permit Requirements

(a) Event permit application and fee.

(i) A completed permit application and appropriate fee must be submitted to the Commission at least thirty (30) days prior to the event.

(ii) The Commission may approve an event permit less than thirty (30) days prior to an event on a case-by-case basis.

(iii) Event permits may not be granted to promoters who owe any fees or compensation from previous events.

(iv) Any change to a previously approved event permit will require a new event permit application and fee which must be submitted as expeditiously as possible.

(b) A promoter may not promote, advertise, or sell tickets for an event until they are licensed and appropriate permits have been granted.

(i) There are no limitations on the number of event permits allowed. However, the Commission may deny an event permit where the following conditions exist:

(A) Back-to-back events;

(B) Same-day events;

(D) Failure of a promoter or any person connected with the event to comply with any statute or rule;

(E) Failure of a promoter or any person connected with the event to comply with any statute or rule;

(F) A bout listed on the event permit application fails to meet the requirements of Chapter 3;

(G) Inadequate or unsafe location, site, or arena selection; or

(H) For other reasons which may not be in the best interest of the sport, the contestants, spectators, or the officials.

(ii) Promoters are expected to comply with the following:

(A) Fulfill all obligations of the permit. Any promoter who cancels an vent after a permit is granted may be subject to disciplinary action and future permits may be denied.

(B) By completing the permit, promoters agree to pay in guaranteed funds all official fees and compensation established by the Commission within the timeframes established by the Commission.

(C) No event will begin without all fees being paid in full for the event permit, inspector, officials, and judges. The event may be canceled.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.7.04202026 § 5 Compliance Bond or Certified Check Required

Promoters must comply with the bond and expense estimate requirements of W.S. § 33-48-106.

(a) All bonds must be current and list the Commission as the obligee.

(b) Failure to comply may result in the cancellation of the event and disciplinary action.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.7.04202026 § 6 Approved Announcements

(a) Promoters are responsible for ensuring that an announcement is made prior to the start of the main event which includes a statement that the event is regulated by the Commission.

(b) Other announcements must be limited to those pertaining to present and future permitted bouts when specifically authorized by the Commission or Commission Representative.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.7.04202026 § 7 Substitution Announcements

Promoters are required to publicly announce all substitutions for contestants advertised for bouts as soon as the substitutions are known. Prior to the announcement of a substitution, the substitute contestant must be approved by Commission or the Commission Representative. Failing to announce substitutions may result in disciplinary action.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.7.04202026 § 8 Delay of Bouts

Promoters are responsible for having contestants ready to enter the ring or cage immediately after the conclusion of the preceding bout. Any promoter causing a delay of more than five minutes may be subject to disciplinary action.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.7.04202026 § 9 Notices from Promoters. Address and Name Changes

Promoters shall inform the Commission of any name, address, telephone, or email change within thirty (30) days of the change. The Commission will not change a promoter's information without explicit written notification in a manner prescribed by the Commission. One (1) of the following forms of documentation is needed to change a name or correct a social security number:

(a) Marriage license;

(b) Divorce decree;

(d) A driver's license or social security card with a second form of identification maybe acceptable at the discretion of the Commission.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.7.04202026 § 10 Reporting Disciplinary Action

(a) Promoters shall notify the Commission within forty-five days of any of the following events:

(i) A disciplinary action imposed by another jurisdiction that licenses promoters, including, but not limited to, a citation, sanction, probation, civil penalty, or a denial, suspension, revocation, or modification of a license whether it is imposed by consent decree, settlement, order, or other decision, for any cause other than failure to pay a license fee by the due date; or

(ii) Revocation or suspension by another state athletic board, municipality, federal, or state agency or any association who oversees combat sports;

(iii) Promoters, if they have knowledge, shall also report any of the above mentioned events [(a)(i) through (a)(ii)] for contestants.

(b) The notice to the Commission shall state if the event is an action by a governmental agency (as described above), the name of the agency, its jurisdiction, the case name, and the docket, proceeding or case number by which the event is designated, and a copy of the consent decree, order or decision.

(c) The licensee identified in the notice may submit a written statement with the notice to be included with the licensee's records.

(d) Any licensee may be subject to disciplinary action for any license discipline in another jurisdiction or by other authority that adversely relates to the integrity of mixed martial arts activity or competition.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Chapter 8 Guidelines for Contract, Financial Arrangements, and Reporting Fraud

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.8.04202026 § 1 Authority

These rules are promulgated under the Commission's authority under Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g) and 33-48-111.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.8.04202026 § 2 Contract Between the Promoters and the Contestant-Writing Required

No professional bout will be approved without a contract between the promoter and the contestant. The contracts should contain a minimum of the following:

(a) Name and signature of promoter or an authorized designee of the promoter;

(b) Name and signature of contestant;

(d) Type of Bout;

(e) Date and start time of the event;

(f) Date and start time of weigh-in;

(g) Location of event and weigh-in;

(h) Number of rounds in the bout;

(i) Time limit of each round;

(j) Maximum and minimum weight allowable;

(k) Purse amount (includes show and win money and ticket amount given);

(l) Statement that contestant will be present and on time to the weigh-in and the event;

(m) Any deducted fees should be listed (this does not include Commission permit or license fees);

(n) Statement that indicates when the contestant will be paid by the promoter;

(o) Statement whereby the contestant acknowledges the inherent risk of engaging in the sport and waives any and all claims that they or their heirs may have against the Commission, the Commission members, the officials, the physician and physician support, and the State of Wyoming as a result of participating in the bout or event. The Commission, its Commission members, and the State of Wyoming do not waive their sovereign immunity and specifically retains all defenses and immunity available to them as sovereigns pursuant to Wyoming Statutes §§ 1-39-101, et seq; and

(p) Statement of any deviations from stated rules of a combat sport agreed to between the two (2) contestants.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.8.04202026 § 3 Maximum Effort

A contestant shall not be fully paid a fee who does not complete the terms of the contract or competes in good faith or with maximum effort during the bout, as determined by the Commission or Commission Representative.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.8.04202026 § 4 Violation of Contract

. Violation of the terms of a contract by any party may be grounds for disciplinary action by the Commission or Commission Representative.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.8.04202026 § 5 Guidelines for Reports of Fraud

(a) If any person has reason to believe that fraud has occurred, such person may report the issue to the Commission in writing within ten (10) days of obtaining or discovering reason to believe that fraud has occurred.

(b) Any licensee who fails to report to the Commission any violation of the Act of these rules may be subject to disciplinary action.

(c) If a licensee is approached with a request or suggestion that an event not be conducted honestly, that licensee must immediately report the matter to the Commission or Commission Representative. Failure to do so may subject the licensee to disciplinary action.

(d) Any licensee, who directly or indirectly holds, participates in, aids or abets any sham or fake bout, or otherwise violates or aids or assists in the violation of any provision of the Act or of these rules, may be subject to disciplinary action.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Chapter 9 Personnel, Facility, and Equipment Requirements

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.9.04202026 § 1 Authority

These rules are promulgated under the Commission's authority under Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g) and 33-48-111.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.9.04202026 § 2 Personnel Required During Bouts

(a) Medical Professional

(i) Promoters are responsible for ensuring all bouts have a medical professional onsite. Medical Professionals must be designated by the Commission or Commission Representative.

(ii) A bout shall not start or continue unless an approved medical professional is seated at ring or cage side, and the medical professional shall not leave until after the decision in the final bout.

(iii) Televised bouts may require two medical professional so that bouts may continue as one medical professional attends to a contestant in the dressing rooms or in the near proximity.

(iv) Medical professional shall be prepared to assist if any serious emergency arises, and shall render temporary or emergency treatments for cuts and minor injuries sustained by the contestants.

(v) Promoters are responsible to pay the medical professional compensation unless otherwise agreed.

(b) Medical Professional Support

(i) Promoters are responsible for ensuring all bouts have a minimum of one E.M.T., A.T.C., P.A., P.T., R.N., L.N.P., or paramedic onsite and must ensure the medical professional support have medical equipment that at a minimum contains the following items and is located within a reasonable distance of the ring or cage:

(A) A resuscitator;

(B) An oxygen tank properly charged with suitable masks;

(D) An A.E.D.

(ii) The promoter must arrange for an ambulance to be onsite throughout the entire event. The promoter must arrange for and give advance notice to the nearest hospital and persons in charge of its emergency room of such event. Any deviation must be approved by the Commission or Commission Representative prior to the event.

(iii) The Commission may require additional medical equipment and personnel as appropriate.

(iv) Promoters are responsible to pay the medical professional support's compensation, if any.

(i) Promoters are responsible for ensuring that public safety is maintained at all events by providing security. This may include a minimum of one (1) certified peace officer.

(ii) Additional officers may be required as determined by the Commission or Commission Representative.

(iii) Any peace officer hired for this purpose must be Wyoming State certified and must be employed by a local agency having jurisdiction in that area.

(iv) The decision of whether a uniform is worn by the peace officer shall be a joint decision of the law enforcement agency and the Commission.

(v) Failure to comply with this subsection may result in the cancellation of the event and may result in disciplinary action.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.9.04202026 § 3 Facility Requirements

Promoters are responsible for ensuring that all local laws and fire codes are adhered to where an event occurs. Additionally, promoters are responsible for ensuring that the facility selected for the event and the weigh-in is suitable for all audiences. Facility selection is subject to the approval of the Commission Representative.

(a) Dressing Rooms

(i) Promoters are responsible for limiting the dressing room area to authorized personnel and shall furnish a person for this purpose.

(ii) Female contestants may request separate dressing rooms from male contestants.

(iii) The promoter may be required to furnish a private room for officials at the event.

(iv) The dressing rooms and immediate area must:

(A) Provide privacy for the contestants;

(B) Be properly lighted;

(D) Be free of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs; and

(E) Comply with local health department requirements.

(b) Smoking area and Prohibited Objects

(i) Smoking is not permitted inside at the event.

(ii) Beverages shall not be dispensed in cans or glass.

(iii) Ashtrays and plates shall not be made of hard substances.

(iv) Any objects considered harmful to patrons as determined by the Commission are prohibited.

(c) Ring and Cage Safety Zone. The ring or cage side area shall be under the control and jurisdiction of the Commission or Commission Representative assigned to supervise the event.

(i) The safety zone is to be used for designated working officials, contestants, seconds, medical professionals, announcers, Commission members, Commission Representatives, and other personnel and media representatives as approved by the Commission Representative.

(ii) Promoters are responsible for ensuring the safety zone is controlled and free of nonessential individuals.

(iii) At no time during the bout may any items be on the ring apron.

(iv) The tables next to the ring or cage must be free of any obstructions and shall not be higher than the fighting area platform. All areas surrounding the ring or cage must be suitable and safe as approved by the Commission or Commission Representative.

(v) A physical barrier surrounding the entire ring or cage shall be placed at a minimum nine feet away from the outside edge of the apron. The Commission Representative may approve an alternate physical barrier on a case-by-case basis.

(vi) Spectator seats shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet away from the outside edge of the apron.

(vii) The ring or cage safety zone must be completely set up at least three (3) hours prior to the start of the first bout. This includes properly tightened ropes and all necessary equipment at ring or cage side.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.9.04202026 § 4 Ring and Cage Requirements

(a) A Commission or Commission representative approved ring or cage that promotes contestant, official, and spectator safety.

(b) All cages/rings must be pre-approved by the Commission or Commission Representative prior to the event.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.9.04202026 § 5 Required Equipment

(a) Promoters are required to provide all equipment and materials necessary to conduct all bouts. Such equipment must be clean and in good condition and includes the following:

(i) Steps;

(ii) Two (2) similar stools;

(iii) Water buckets;

(iv) Bell;

(v) Buzzer or whistle;

(vi) Timers;

(vii) Gloves;

(viii) Head gear;

(ix) Foot pads;

(x) Shin pads;

(xi) Gauze and tape;

(xii) Scale, subject to examination and approval;

(xiii) Any other associated material and equipment as determined by the Commission or Commission Representative.

(b) Pairs of Gloves Required. Promoters are responsible for having equal pairs of gloves on hand as the number of contestants competing. The gloves may be used multiple times during an event. Promoters must be prepared for differing glove sizes.

(c) Gloves. All gloves shall be furnished by the promoter and shall be new or in-tact or in good clean condition without lumps or imperfections. All contestants in the main event, championship bouts and bouts of six (6) rounds or more shall use new gloves. The specific glove size for each event shall be as follows:

(i) In boxing, muay thai, kickboxing bouts, the following requirements apply:

(A) Ten (10) ounce and twelve (12) ounce boxing gloves shall be used for amateur bouts. Any other sizes need to be approved by the Commission Representative. All issues pertaining to mandatory and optional equipment, including protective headgear and/or shin and instep protectors will be determined by the Commission or Commission Representative.

(B) Eight (8) ounce and ten (10) ounce boxing gloves shall be used for professional bouts. Any other sizes need to be approved by the Commission Representative. All issues pertaining to mandatory and optional equipment will be determined by the Commission or Commission Representative.

(C) The Commission or Commission Representative may approve glove size decreases down to four (4) ounces or require glove size increases.

(D) Contestants in each bout shall wear the same brand gloves. The Commission or Commission Representative may approve gloves of different brands.

(ii) In MMA bouts, the following requirements apply:

(A) Gloves must weigh at least four (4) ounces.

(B) Gloves weighing over eight (8) ounces must be approved by the Commission or the Commission Representative.

(iii) All gloves will be examined and approved by the Commission or Commission Representative any time before, during and after a bout.

(iv) If gloves are not approved by the Commission or Commission Representative, and the bout will not proceed until proper gloves are approved.

(v) Gloves that are manipulated in such a manner as breaking, skinning, roughing or twisting shall not be approved for use and such conduct is subject to disciplinary action.

(d) Use of petroleum jelly or other similar substance:

(i) Contestants shall be allowed a thin application of petroleum jelly or other approved substance on the eyebrows, forehead, temples, cheekbones, and nose prior to any bout. It shall be applied cageside/ringside and under the supervision of the inspector, referee, or Commission Representative unless permission has been granted to the Promoter by the Commission Representative prior to the event. Petroleum jelly or other approved substance may be applied to other areas of the body such as shoulders and back with approval from the Commission Representative.

(ii) Reapplication between rounds shall be allowed by an approved cutman or licensed corner

(iii) Excessive use is prohibited. The inspector, referee, or Commission Representative shall determine what constitutes excessive.

(e) Coagulants may be used by approved cutmen but shall be approved by the inspector or Commission Representative prior to the start of any bout.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Chapter 10 Ticket and Sales Reporting Requirements

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.10.04202026 § 1 Authority

These rules are promulgated under the Commission's authority under Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g) and 33-48-111.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.10.04202026 § 2 Admission to Events and Tickets Required

(a) Every person admitted to an event shall have a ticket or a pass, complimentary or otherwise, other than officials, contestants, and seconds. Every admission ticket or complimentary ticket must be tracked.

(b) The retail price of the tickets shall be printed in large type and displayed prominently above or near all ticket sellers or ticket windows.

(c) The Promoter shall disclose the retail ticket prices to the Commission no later than the time the application for the event is filed.

(d) Tickets of different prices shall be printed in different colors, or state the retail price on the face value of the ticket. Retail ticket prices shall not be changed.

(e) The Commission shall be provided with all information and materials necessary for an accurate accounting, including the printers' manifest showing the total number of tickets printed and the admission prices of each within seven days of an event.

(f) Advance tickets must be accounted for as part of the gross receipts.

(g) The number of tickets sold shall not exceed the actual capacity of the location or facility where the event is to be held.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.10.04202026 § 3 Other Tickets and Ticket Limit

Members of the Commission, Commission Representatives, inspectors, officials, medical professionals, and any other individuals with official Commission designation shall be admitted to any event held in Wyoming free of charge. Tickets provided by the Promoter to the Commission do not count towards gross receipts.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.10.04202026 § 4 Notice of Change - Ticket Refunds

(a) Notice of any change in the announced advertised bouts must be conspicuously posted at the box office and announced prior to the scheduled start of the bouts.

(b) Any patrons requesting a refund of the ticket price must present the tickets or the ticket stubs at the box office or to a designated person who is handling the refunds.

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History

Effective 2026-04-20

Chapter 11 Requirements for Officials

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.11.04202026 § 1 Authority. These

rules are promulgated under the Commission's authority under Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g) and 33-48-111.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.11.04202026 § 2 Officials

(a) Authority

(i) All officials listed in this Chapter shall apply for a certificate as provided in these rules and shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Commission or the Commission Representative assigned to supervise the event.

(ii) No official shall in any manner display partiality for one (1) contestant over the other.

(iii) The official may not consume alcohol or drugs while acting as an official.

(iv) Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action and prohibition from officiating future events.

(b) Qualification.

(i) Any person wishing to apply for an official's certificate must demonstrate experience in the combat sport and submit supporting documentation of such to the Commission. As part of the application, the applicant shall also report any of the events listed in Section 2(c) of this Chapter. A certificate may be denied to an applicant for any of the events listed in Section 2(c) of this Chapter. A certificate must be renewed annually. Each certificate is valid for one (1) calendar year from the date of issuance.

(ii) In the case of an emergency, the chairman of the Commission or Commission Representative may select a referee, judge, or inspector who does not meet the qualifications set forth in this Chapter if, at the discretion of the chairman of the Commission or Commission Representative, such person can demonstrate adequate skills and industry experience commensurate with the officiating position to which they are selected.

(i) Officials shall notify the Commission within forty-five (45) days of any of the following events:

(A) A disciplinary action imposed by another jurisdiction that licenses officials, including, but not limited to, a citation, sanction, probation, civil penalty, or a denial, suspension, revocation, or modification of a license whether it is imposed by consent decree, order, or other decision, for any cause other than failure to pay a license fee by the due date; or

(B) Revocation or suspension by another state regulatory agency, municipality, federal or state agency or any association who oversees combat sports.

(ii) The notice to the Commission shall state if the event is an action by a governmental agency (as described above), the name of the agency, its jurisdiction, the case name, and the docket, proceeding or case number by which the event is designated, and a copy of the consent decree, order or decision.

(iii) The licensee notifying the Commission may submit a written statement with the notice to be included with the licensee's records.

(iv) Any licensee may be subject to disciplinary action for any license discipline in another jurisdiction or by other authority that adversely relates to the integrity of mixed martial arts activity or competition.

(d) Conflict of Interest.

(i) Officials may not act in any other capacity during an event, unless given permission by the Commission.

(ii) Officials shall be excluded from officiating in any bout involving contestants with whom they have worked as manager, trainer, etc.

(iii) Officials shall notify the Commission immediately of any such conflict.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.11.04202026 § 3 Commission Representative

(a) At an event, a Commission Representative who is an appointed official by the Commission shall be authorized to supervise an event on behalf of the Commission.

(b) The Commission shall set the amount of compensation the Commission Representative(s) shall receive for each supervised event. The compensation shall be no less than $500.00 per mixed martial arts, boxing, or kickboxing event and no less than $2,000.00 per bare knuckle fighting, bare knuckle mixed combat, and lethwei event. The promoter is responsible to pay the Commission Representative's compensation.

(c) Within seventy-two (72) hours of an event, Commission Representative(s) must report to the Commission any violations of the Act or these rules that occur during the event.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.11.04202026 § 4 Inspector

(a) The Commission shall set the amount of compensation the inspector shall receive for each supervised event. The compensation shall be no less than $50.00 per event. The promoter is responsible to pay the inspector's compensation.

(b) The inspector must ensure that the Act and these rules are properly applied and enforced.

(c) Within twenty-four (24) hours of an event, inspectors must report to the Commission Representative(s) any violations of the Act or these rules that occur during the event.

(d) Inspector Qualifications. Inspector experience may be demonstrated by one (1) of the following:

(i) Evidence of completion of Commission approved training; or

(ii) One (1) year of professional experience in any of the positions listed above from a State Athletic Commission or a Tribal Athletic Commission that is a member of the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports, or upon approval of the Commission or Commission Representative.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.11.04202026 § 5 Referee

(a) The referee shall enforce all Commission rules which apply to the execution, performance and conduct of contestants' and seconds while in the ring.

(b) Referee Qualifications:

(i) Referee experience may be demonstrated by one (1) of the following:

(A) Evidence of completion of Commission approved training; or

(B) One (1) year of professional experience as a referee from a State Athletic Commission, or a Tribal Commission that is a member of the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports, or upon approval of the Commission.

(ii) Other requirements for Referees:

(A) Prior to licensure, a referee must attest that they have read and understand the laws and rules covering professional the combat sport they are refereeing in this state;

(B) The referee must have also read and understand the rules of the various sanctioning bodies; and

(c) Referees, if they so choose, and if they can demonstrate to the Commission that they need prescription eyewear, shall only wear eyewear appropriate for a sporting event. Appropriate in this situation means eyewear that will not easily dislodge from his face and will not break, shatter, interfere with referee's duties, or in any way unreasonably increase the risk of danger to the contestants.

(d) The Commission or Commission Representative shall approve the referee for each bout and the decision shall be final. The amount of money paid to the referee shall be negotiated between the promoter and the referee; however, it shall not be less than $150 per event, plus mileage. Referees are to be paid by the promoter. The Commission shall never be required to pay for referees but may do so at its discretion.

(e) Additional Duties.

(i) The referee shall inspect the gloves of the contestants in all events and make sure that no foreign substances have been applied to the gloves or bodies of the contestants that might be detrimental to an opponent.

(ii) Before the start of each bout, the referee will check with each judge and the timekeeper to determine if they are prepared to start the bout.

(iii) The referee is responsible for determining who will act as the chief second in each corner and shall hold them responsible for all conduct in the corners.

(iv) The referee in their discretion shall warn the seconds of rule violations, and if they do not comply, the referee shall warn them that further violations will result in point deductions, disqualification of their contestant, and subject them to disciplinary action.

(v) The referee shall instruct the judges to mark their scorecards accurately at all times.

(vi) The referee shall ensure that a bout moves to its proper conclusion. It should not be stopped or delayed, except in cases of damaging fouls or health and safety concerns.

(vii) The referee shall penalize contestants who delay or use avoiding tactics by deducting points or by immediate disqualification.

(viii) At the conclusion of all bouts and upon the announcement of the winner, the referee shall raise the winner's hand.

(f) Sole Arbiter.

(i) The referee is the sole arbiter of a bout and is the only individual authorized to stop a bout.

(ii) Referees shall stop a bout when they deem the following:

(A) The physical condition of a contestant so requires;

(B) When a contestant is out-classed; or

(iii) In the event of any injury, the referee may seek a recommendation from the medical professional whether the bout should be stopped.

(g) Forfeiture and Withholding of a Contestants Purse. The referee shall recommend to the Commission or Commission Representative, the forfeiture or the withholding of half of a contestant's purse whenever a contestant fails to perform in good faith or maximum effort when competing.

(h) Knockdown Counts (may not apply to all combat sports such as mixed martial arts or bare knuckle mixed combat).

(i) When a contestant is knocked down as a result of a legal strike in a kickboxing, boxing, or bare knuckle fighting, leithwei, or other stand-up combat sports bout, the referee shall order the opponent to a neutral corner and may pick up the count from the timekeeper.

(ii) The referee shall audibly announce the passing of the count and accompany the count with motions of the referee's arm. The referee's count is the official count.

(iii) During any count, the opponent shall go to the farthest neutral corner and remain in that neutral corner until signaled by the referee. Should the opponent fail to stay in the neutral corner, the referee shall cease the count until the contestant returns to the corner, then the referee shall continue with the count from the point at which the count was interrupted.

(iv) The eight (8) count is mandatory for a knockdown in a kickboxing, boxing, bare knuckle fighting, leithwei, or other stand-up combat sports bout and a contestant may not resume fighting until the referee has finished counting to eight (8). The contestant may take the count either on the floor or standing.

(v) If the referee calls the count of ten (10) during a knockdown in a kickboxing, boxing, or bare knuckle fighting, leithwei, or other stand-up combat sports bout or the referee determines that a contestant is not able to continue, the referee shall wave both arms to indicate a knockout. A full count of ten (10) is not necessary when the health/safety of a contestant is at risk.

(vi) A contestant who has been knocked down by legal blows shall not be saved by the bell.

(vii) The referee will have sole discretion in determining a knockdown versus a slip. If a fighter goes down from what a referee indicates is a slip but fails to rise after the referee's repeated commands, the referee will initiate a count, and follow the procedures of a knockdown. If the fighter does not rise at the count of ten (10), it will be considered a TKO.

(viii) There is no standing eight (8) count.

(ix) In a boxing, kickboxing, bare knuckle fighting, lethwei, and other stand-up combat sports bout, a contestant may be stopped at any time by the referee to protect the health and safety of either contestant. A contestant who has been ruled by the referee to have been knocked down three (3) times in the same round shall lose by TKO. The three (3) knockdown rule may be waived at the sole discretion of the Commission Representative.

(x) In a boxing and kickboxing bout, before a contestants resumes after having been knocked, fallen, or slipped to the floor, the referee shall wipe any accumulated debris from the contestant's gloves.

(i) When a fallen contestant rises and falls again, without being hit again, in a boxing, kickboxing, bare knuckle fighting, lethwei, and other stand-up combat sports bout the referee shall continue the original count, rather than starting a new count.

(j) Contestants Down at the Same Time. If both contestants are considered down at the same time in a boxing, kickboxing, bare knuckle fighting, lethwei, and other stand-up combat sports bout, the count shall continue as long as one of them is still down. If both contestants remain down until the count of ten, the bout shall be stopped and the result shall be a technical draw.

(k) If both contestants fail to rise after being knocked out, the result shall be considered a technical draw.

(l) Leaving the Ring or Cage.

(i) A contestant shall not leave the ring or, if the bout is being held in a fenced area, the fenced area, during any period of rest that follows each round. If any contestant fails or refuses to resume competing when the bell sounds signaling the commencement of the next round, the referee shall award a decision of technical knockout to the contestant's opponent at the round that has last been finished, unless the circumstances indicate to the Commission or Commission Representative the need for investigation or punitive action, in which case the referee shall not give a decision and shall recommend that the purse or purses of either or both contestants be withheld.

(ii) If a contestant has been knocked or has fallen through the ropes and over the edge of the ring platform during a bout, both of the following shall apply:

(A) The contestant may be helped back by anyone except the contestant's seconds or manager. The referee shall stop the clock, assess the contestant's condition, and resume time once the contestant is able to safely reenter the ring.

(B) The contestant shall be given twenty (20) seconds to return to the ring.

(iii) For a contestant who has been knocked or has fallen on the ring platform outside the ropes but not over the edge of the ring platform, both of the following shall apply:

(A) The contestant shall not be helped back by anyone, including the contestant's second and manager. The referee may stop the clock and assess the situation until the contestant is able to return to the ring.

(B) The contestant shall be given ten (10) seconds to regain the contestant's feet and get back into the ring.

(iv) If the second or manager of a contestant who has been knocked down or has fallen helps the contestant back into the ring, this help may be cause for disqualification.

(v) If one (1) contestant has fallen through the ropes, the other contestant shall retire to the farthest corner and stay there until ordered by the referee to continue the bout.

(vi) Any contestant who deliberately wrestles or throws an opponent from the ring or who hits an opponent when the opponent is partly out of the ring and is prevented by the ropes from assuming a position of defense may be penalized.

(vii) In a boxing bout (may include other stand-up combat sports bout), the following additional rules shall apply:

(A) A participant shall receive a twenty (20) second count if they are knocked out of the ring and onto the floor by a legal strike. The participant is to be unassisted by the second(s). If assisted by the second(s), the participant shall be disqualified.

(B) A participant who has been wrestled, pushed, or has fallen through the ropes during a contest may be helped back by anyone and the referee shall allow reasonable time for the return.

(D) Should the participant stall for time outside the ropes, the referee shall start the count without waiting for the participant to reenter the ring.

(E) When one (1) participant has fallen through the ropes, the other participant shall retire to a designated corner and remain there until ordered to continue the bout.

(F) A participant who deliberately wrestles or throws an opponent from the ring, or who punches their opponent when they are partly out of the ring and prevented by the ropes from assuming a position of defense may be penalized, disqualified, and subject to disciplinary action.

(m) Assessing Fouls.

(i) The referee must weigh the cause as well as the act in assessing fouls.

(ii) When a foul is unintentionally inflicted, but intentionally received, it is applied to the deliberate recipient.

(iii) If a contestant receives a low blow as determined by the referee, the referee may use their discretion to permit a rest period for the recipient. Such period shall not exceed five (5) minutes. During the rest period, seconds may not assist or coach either contestant.

(iv) The offending contestant shall go to a neutral corner.

(v) The referee will give a warning for a low blow to the offending contestant if the contestant who received the low blow indicates they are ready to continue the bout.

(vi) The referee will give the command to continue after the end of the rest period. If the offended contestant refuses to continue after the rest period, their opponent may be named the winner.

(n) Penalty for Fouls.

(i) Referees may penalize or disqualify a contestant after any foul or a flagrant foul.

(ii) Fouls result in a point(s) being deducted by the official scorekeeper from the offending contestant's score. (The judges should only make notations of points deducted by the referee, for each round.)

(iii) If a foul is committed:

(A) The referee may call time;

(B) The referee shall check the fouled contestant's condition and safety and provide adequate time for the contestant to recuperate and resume fighting. Such time shall not exceed five (5) minutes;

(C) The referee shall then assess the foul to the offending contestant, deduct points, and notify the seconds, judges, and official scorekeeper.

(iv) For mixed martial arts bouts only, the fight may continue if a contestant in a bottom position commits a foul, unless the contestant in the top position is injured.

(A) The referee will verbally notify the bottom contestant of the foul.

(B) When the round is over, the referee will assess the foul and notify both seconds, the judges, and the official scorekeeper.

(C) The referee may terminate a bout based on the severity of a foul. For such a flagrant foul, a contestant shall lose by disqualification.

(o) Injuries Sustained by Fair Blows or Fouls.

(i) Fair Blows: If injury is severe enough to terminate a bout, the injured contestant loses by TKO.

(ii) Intentional Fouls:

(A) If injury is severe enough to terminate a bout, the contestant causing the injury immediately loses by disqualification.

(B) If an injury occurs and the bout is allowed to continue, the referee will notify the seconds, judges, and scorekeeper and may deduct points from the contestant who committed the foul. The number of points deducted shall be determined by the referee. In boxing bouts, point deductions for intentional fouls will be mandatory, and the deduction shall be two (2) points from the boxer who caused the foul.

(C) If injury results in the bout being stopped in a later round, the injured contestant will win by Technical Decision, if the injured contestant is ahead on the score cards.

(D) If injury results in the bout being stopped in a later round, the bout will result in a Technical Draw, if the injured contestant is behind or even on the score cards.

(E) If a contestant injures himself while attempting to foul his opponent, the referee will not take any action in his favor, and the injury will be the same as one that occurs by a fair blow.

(iii) Accidental Fouls: The bout becomes "Official" after the completion of the second round in a three (3) round bout and the completion of the third round in a five (5) round bout. For boxing, the bout becomes official after the completion of the second round in a three (3) round bout, after the completion of the third round in a four (4) round bout, after the complete of the third round in a five (5) round bout, and after the completion of the fourth round in any bout over six (6) rounds.

(A) Any injury severe enough for the referee to immediately stop the bout will result in a "No Contest" or "No Decision" if stopped before a majority of rounds have been completed in the bout, or as otherwise considered to be the official point in the applicable combat sport. a majority of rounds has been completed.

(B) Any injury severe enough for the referee to immediately stop the bout after the Official point in the bout, the bout will result in a "Technical Decision," awarded to the contestant who is ahead on the score cards at the time the bout is stopped.

(D) If an injury stoppage occurs, and the referee penalizes either contestant, the point(s) shall be deducted from the final score.

(E) In a boxing bout, if the judge(s) believes that a contestant did not engage in any action, the round should be scored as an even round at the discretion of the judges. A contestant who is hit with an accidental low blow must continue after a reasonable amount of time but no more than five (5) minutes or the contestant will lose by Technical Knockout (TKO).

(p) Low Blows - Recipient Named Winner. A contestant cannot be named the winner of a bout as a result of receiving a low blow unless the referee determines the blow was delivered deliberately and was of such force to seriously incapacitate the offended contestant so that they could not continue to compete. Under this condition, the offender shall be disqualified immediately.

(q) Deliberate Actions to Gain Advantage - Penalties.

(i) The referee shall warn or penalize contestants who use the ropes or deliberately dislodge their mouthpiece or use other unfair tactics to gain an advantage.

(ii) The referee shall not permit unfair tactics that may cause injuries to contestants.

(r) Medical Professional Engagement with Contestants During a Bout.

(i) No person other than the contestants and the referee shall enter the ring or cage during a bout. A second shall not stand or engage in any distracting actions while the bout is in progress. For each contestants' seconds, a combined total of two (2) warnings for violating any requirement of this subsection shall result in the removal of the seconds from the ring or cage area, all of whom may be subject to discipline by the Commission or Commission Representative.

(ii) Before the referee requests the medical professional to aid or examine a contestant, the referee shall direct the timekeeper to stop the clock until otherwise directed by the referee. The time-out shall be determined by the referee but shall not last longer than five (5) minutes.

(iii) Any serious cuts or injuries to either contestant shall be treated by the medical professional. The medical professional shall determine whether to continue the bout as follows:

(A) The medical professional may enter the ring or cage if requested by the referee to examine an injury to a contestant.

(B) If serious cuts or injuries to either contestant occur, the referee shall summon the medical professional, who shall aid the contestant and decide if the bout will be stopped. The final authority to determine whether to continue the bout shall rest with the medical professional.

(C) If the medical professional determines that a contestant who is cut or injured by legal blows cannot continue, the referee shall announce that contestant loses by a technical knockout.

(D) The referee may request that the attending medical professional examine a contestant during the bout. The medical professional may order the referee to stop the bout and time shall be called. The referee shall then render the appropriate decision regarding the outcome of the bout.

(E) Except at the request of the medical professional, no second shall be permitted to aid a stricken contestant.

(iv) If a contestant loses a dental appliance or mouthpiece during a round, the referee may call a time-out. If the referee calls a time-out for this reason, the referee may direct the contestant's second to replace the dental appliance or mouthpiece.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.11.04202026 § 6 Judge

(a) The Commission or Commission Representative shall approve the judges for each bout and the decision shall be final. The amount of money paid to each judge shall be negotiated between the promoter and the judge; however, the amount shall not be less than $100.00 per event, plus travel expenses. The judges are to be paid by the promoter. The Commission shall never be required to pay for judges but may do so at its discretion.

(b) Judge Qualifications. Judge experience may be demonstrated by one of the following:

(i) Evidence of completion of Commission approved training; or

(ii) One year of professional experience as a judge from a State Athletic Commission or a Tribal Commission that is a member of the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports, or upon approval of the Commission or Commission Representative.

(c) Judges are responsible to familiarize themselves with and review the method to be used when scoring bouts which may vary by sport. The Commission or Commission Representative may approve alternative scoring criteria on a case-by-case basis.

(d) The bouts shall be scored to determine the winner through the use of the ten-point must system. In this system, the winner of each round receives ten points and the opponent a proportionately lower number. If the round is even, each contestant receives ten points. No fraction of a point may be given.

(e) Scorecards are provided by the Commission and only those shall be used.

(f) Each judge shall accurately complete their scorecard and in accordance with the provisions of the rules governing the sport they are judging.

(g) At the end of each bout the scorecard shall be totaled and signed by each judge.

(h) The outcome of a bout shall be determined by scoring the completed rounds and the round during which the referee stops the bout if an accidental foul renders a contestant unable to continue the bout if the foul occurs past the mid-point of the scheduled bout.

(i) Incomplete rounds shall be scored by the judges. If the referee penalizes either contestant in an incomplete round, the appropriate points shall be deducted.

(j) Number of Judges. All bouts will be evaluated and scored by three (3) judges.

(k) Position of Judges. The judges shall sit alone at ring or cage side and will reach their own decision without conferring in any manner with any other official or person.

(l) Removal of Judges. Judges of bouts will be under the control and jurisdiction of the Commission or Commission Representative. The Commission, Commission Representative, or inspector reserves the right to remove a judge if the judge is inefficient or is otherwise unable to act as a judge.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.11.04202026 § 7 Timekeeper

(a) The timekeeper is responsible for keeping accurate time of all bouts. The timekeeper shall keep an exact record of the time taken out at the request of the referee for the examination of a contestant by the medical professional, replacing a glove, or adjusting equipment during a round, and report the exact time of the bout being stopped. The timekeeper shall use an audible device to indicate the conclusion of every round. The timekeeper shall not sound the bell during an active count by the referee for a downed contestant. The amount of money paid to the timekeeper shall be negotiated between the promoter and the timekeeper; however, the amount shall not be less than $100.00 per event, plus travel expenses.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.11.04202026 § 8 Decisions

(a) Rendering Bout Decisions. A decision rendered at the end of any bout shall not be changed by the Commission or Commission Representative, unless one of the following occurs:

(i) The Commission or Commission Representative determines that there was collusion affecting the result of the bout.

(ii) The compilation of the scorecards of the judges discloses an error showing that the decision was given to the wrong contestant.

(iii) The referee has rendered an incorrect decision as the result of an error in interpreting a provision of these regulations.

(b) Recording of Bout Results.

(i) Submissions occur by either a Tap Out, Verbal Tap Out or Verbal Surrender

(ii) TKO's occur by a referee stopping the bout.

(iii) KO's occur by failing to rise from the canvas.

(iv) A TKO by medical stoppage occurs if a contestant visibly loses control of a bodily function - vomit, urine, or bowels - during a round and the referee completes a mandatory eight count. If the loss of control occurs between rounds, a medical professional must clear the contestant to compete.

(v) Decision via score cards occur by:

(A) Unanimous: All three (3) judges score the bout for the same contestant.

(B) Split Decision: Two (2) judges score the bout for one (1) contestant and one (1) judge scores for the opponent.

(vi) Draws:

(A) Unanimous: All three (3) judges score the bout a draw.

(B) Majority: Two (2) judges score the bout a draw.

(vii) Disqualification occurs by a referee disqualifying a contestant.

(d) The results of all bouts will be stored in a national database of the Commission's choosing.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Chapter 12 Procedures for Disciplinary Matters

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.12.04202026 Procedures for Disciplinary Matters

Chapter 12

Procedures for Disciplinary Matters

Section 1. Authority. These rules are promulgated under the Commission's authority under Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g), 33-48-111, and 16-63-103(j)(i).

Section 2. The Commission may take disciplinary action for the following:

(a) Licensee violating the Act or rules; or

(b) Licensee violating a Commission order.

Section 3. Complaint Review and Disciplinary Investigation.

(a) Complaints that a licensee has violated the Act or the Commission's rules shall be submitted to the Commission. Commission staff may initiate complaints.

(b) After receiving a complaint or initiating a complaint, Commission staff shall assign the complaint to an Investigation Committee (IC) for investigation.

(i) Dismiss the complaint;

(ii) Summarily suspend a license;

(iii) Approve a settlement agreement; or

(iv) Discipline the licensee, including revoking or suspending the license.

Section 4. Summary Suspension.

(a) An IC may recommend that the Commission summarily suspend a license at any time when the IC or Commission staff believes emergency action to suspend the license is necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare

(b) The IC shall notify the licensee of its intent to recommend summary suspension. The Notice of Intent shall contain:

(i) A copy of the complaint, if any;

(ii) A description of the grounds for the summary suspension recommendation; and

(iii) Notice that an expedited summary suspension proceeding shall be set at the earliest opportunity a quorum of Commission members may be assembled.

(c) When the date and time of the summary suspension hearing is set, the Commission staff shall notify the licensee of the date and time of the proceeding by mailing written notice and emailing electronic notice to the licensee's mailing and email addresses.

(d) The scope of the expedited summary suspension proceeding shall be limited to a presentation of the information the IC believes warrants summary suspension and any information the licensee may present on his or her behalf.

(e) Hearing Format.

(i) The IC shall describe the allegations that it believes warrant emergency action against the licensee.

(ii) The IC shall present information that demonstrates probable cause that the allegations are true.

(iii) The IC shall explain why the emergency action is necessary to public health, safety, or welfare.

(iv) The licensee, if present, may present any information demonstrating that the allegations are not true or that, even if the allegations are true, emergency action is not necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare.

(f) The Commission may order summary suspension if it concludes that probable cause exists that the allegations are true and that emergency action is necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare. The Commission shall incorporate a finding to that effect in its order granting summary suspension.

(g) No summary suspension shall be effective until the Commission has adopted a written order incorporating the reasons justifying its decision.

(h) The Commission shall enter a written order granting or denying summary suspension at the summary suspension proceeding or within seven days after the proceeding. The Commission shall send the order to the licensee by U.S. mail and by email.

(i) Post-Deprivation Hearing.

(i) A licensee may request a post-deprivation hearing within ten days from the date the summary suspension order is entered.

(ii) If a licensee requests a post-deprivation hearing, the Commission shall conduct it within 30 days of the licensee's request and notify the licensee of the date, time, and location of the hearing.

(iii) Post-deprivation hearings shall be conducted in the same manner as summary suspension proceedings as articulated in Section 4(e) of this chapter. The sole issue before the Commission at a post-deprivation hearing shall be whether the IC's allegations imperatively require emergency action to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. The Commission shall affirm its decision to summarily suspend a license, and issue a written order to that effect, if it concludes that the IC has proven the allegations by a preponderance of the evidence and that the allegations imperatively require emergency action to protect the public health, safety, or welfare.

(j) Unless earlier terminated by the Commission or a petition for discipline is filed under Section 6 of this chapter, summary suspensions shall lapse 180 days after the written order granting summary suspension is entered under subsection (h) of this section.

Section 5. Surrender in Lieu of Discipline and Licenses Issued in Error.

(a) A licensee may petition the Commission, in writing, to voluntarily surrender a license in lieu of discipline.

(i) The IC shall recommend that the Commission approve or deny the petition.

(ii) The Commission may approve or deny the petition.

(b) If Commission staff has reason to believe that a license has been issued despite an applicant not meeting licensure requirements and:

(i) If Commission Staff has issued the license and the Commission has not ratified its issuance, the license shall be rescinded and the matter shall be referred to an ARC.

(ii) If Commission Staff has issued the license and the Commission has ratified its issuance, the matter shall be referred to an IC.

(A) The IC may petition the Commission to revoke the license according to the procedures outlined in Section 6 of this chapter and may seek summary suspension.

(B) A revocation solely for the reasons specified this subsection shall not be considered license discipline. Nothing in this subsection prohibits discipline or application denial for a licensee's conduct.

(C) A licensee may surrender the license at issue under this provision in lieu of a hearing before the Commission without Commission approval.

Section 6. Hearing Procedure.

(a) There shall be a presumption of lawful service of a Notice of Intent, Petition, Notice of Hearing, or any other communication required by these rules if sent by U.S. mail to the address the licensee most recently supplied to the Commission.

(b) The IC shall notify the licensee of its intent to file a petition for disciplinary action. The Notice of Intent shall:

(i) Include a brief description of the facts or conduct that warrant the intended action;

(ii) Include a description of the nature of the discipline the IC intends to seek; and

(iii) Provide the licensee no less than 30 days to show that the licensee has complied with all lawful license requirements.

(c) The IC shall initiate proceedings for disciplinary action by filing a Petition with the Commission office and serving a copy upon the licensee to the last known address of the licensee by regular U.S. mail.

(d) A licensee may respond to the Petition by filing an Answer admitting or denying the allegations in the Petition or by filing a dispositive motion.

(e) A licensee shall respond to a Petition within (20) days from the date the Petition is filed with the Commission office or, if the licensee files a dispositive motion, from the date the dispositive motion is decided by entry of a written order. Failure to respond to the Petition within this time may result in a default judgment.

(f) When a petition for disciplinary action is filed, the Commission or a hearing officer appointed by the Commission shall begin a contested case proceeding. Commission staff or the hearing officer shall serve a Notice of Hearing, with the Petition attached, on the applicant at least 30 days before the hearing. The notice of hearing shall contain:

(i) The legal authority for the Petition and statement of the Commission's jurisdiction;

(ii) The facts justifying the disciplinary action sought;

(iii) The statutory provisions or Commission rules the licensee is alleged to have violated;

(iv) The time, place, and nature of the hearing; and

(v) Notice of the burden and standard of proof.

(g) If a licensee fails to timely answer the allegations in a Petition or appear at a noticed hearing, and upon the IC's motion, the Commission may enter default against the licensee. In entering default, the Commission may:

(i) Order that the factual allegations in the Petition are to be taken as true for the purposes of the hearing;

(ii) Order that the licensee may not present evidence on some or all issues in the matter; or

(iii) Any other relief the Commission determines is just.

(h) The Commission may set aside an entry of default for good cause.

(i) Any hearing officer appointed by the Commission shall preside over the contested case proceeding and shall conduct the proceeding according to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and Chapter 2 of the Office of Administrative Hearings rules as incorporated by reference in Section 8.

(j) The IC shall bear the burden to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the licensee violated the Commission's practice act or the Commission's rules.

(k) The Commission may resolve a discipline matter by:

(i) Resolving a dispositive motion in either party's favor;

(ii) Accepting a settlement agreed on by both parties;

(iii) Granting a licensee's petition for voluntary surrender in lieu of discipline under Section 5(a) of this Chapter;

(iv) Conducting a contested case hearing. Following the hearing and the Commission's deliberation, the Commission may, as applicable:

(A) Find no violation of the Commission's practice act or rules and therefore impose no discipline on the licensee;

(B) Find that the licensee has violated the Commission's practice act or rules and revoke or suspend a license.

(l) The Commission shall issue a written decision or order. The decision or order shall be sent by U.S. Mail to the licensee and the licensee's attorney or representative, if any.

(m) Commission action is effective on the date that the Commission approves the written decision or order and it is entered into the administrative record.

(n) Written Commission decisions or orders are final agency action subject to judicial review according to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Section 7. Petition for Modifying Conditions or Restrictions.

(a) A licensee may petition the Commission to modify any conditions or restrictions on his or her license. The licensee shall submit a written petition for modification to the Commission office.

(i) The petition for modification shall include evidence demonstrating:

Compliance with all previously entered Commission orders;

(ii) That the modification is consistent with any treatment plan or medical orders, if applicable; and

(iii) That the modification will ensure the public is adequately protected.

(b) The IC assigned the matter shall review the petition and shall recommend that the Commission either grant or deny the petition within 30 days of the Commission office receiving the petition.

(i) The Commission shall consider the petition and the IC's recommendation at its earliest convenience.

(ii) The Commission may approve or deny the petition for modification.

Section 8. Incorporation by Reference.

(a) The Commission hereby incorporates by reference the following uniform rules:

Chapter 2 - Uniform Rules for Contested Case Practice and Procedure, adopted by the Office of Administrative Hearings and effective on July 20, 2017, found at http://mmarules.wyo.gov.

(b) For these rules incorporated by reference:

(i) The Commission has determined that incorporation of the full text in these rules would be cumbersome or inefficient given the length and nature of the rules;

(ii) The incorporation by reference does not include any later amendments or editions of the incorporated matter beyond the applicable date identified in subsection (a) of this section; and

(iii) The incorporated rules are maintained at the Commission's office and are available for public inspection and copying at that same location.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Chapter 13 Insurance

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.13.04202026 § 1 Authority

. These rules are promulgated under the Commission's authority under Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g) and 33-48-111.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.13.04202026 § 2 Proof of Insurance

Promoters are required to provide the Board with roof of all insurance coverage prior to the scheduled event. Failure to provide timely proof may result in cancellation of the event and/or disciplinary action.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.13.04202026 § 3 Promoters Responsibility to Carry Insurance Coverage

. Promoters are required to provide contestants in each event with at least $5,000.00 of insurance coverage for medical, surgical, and hospital care as a result of injuries sustained during a bout. The Commission may require more than $5,000.00 on a case-by-case basis. Promoters are responsible for any deductibles associated with this policy. Promoters are required to obtain event insurance for any event held in the State of Wyoming.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.13.04202026 § 4 Disciplinary Action

Promoters who violate this Chapter may be subject to disciplinary action.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Chapter 14 Public Records Requests

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.14.04202026 § 1 Authority

The Commission is required under Wyoming Statute § 16-3-103(j)(ii) to adopt the Department of Administration and Information's uniform rules pertaining to procedures, fees, costs, and charges for inspecting, copying, and producing public records.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.14.04202026 § 2 Adoption of Uniform Rules

The Commission hereby incorporates by reference the following uniform rules:

(a) Chapter 2 - Uniform Procedures, Fees, Costs, and Charges for Inspecting, Copying, and Producing Public Records adopted by the Department of Administration and Information and effective on September 6, 2016, found at http://mma.wyo.gov.

(b) For these rules incorporated by reference:

(i) The Commission has determined that incorporation of the full text in these rules would be cumbersome or inefficient given the length and nature of the rules;

(ii) The incorporation by reference does not include any later amendments or editions of the incorporated matter beyond the applicable date identified in subsection (a) of this section; and

(iii) The incorporated rules are maintained at the Commission's office and are available for public inspection and copying at that same location.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Chapter 15 Bare Knuckle Fighting

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.15.04202026 § 1 Authority

These rules are promulgated under the Commission's authority under Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g) and 33-48-111.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.15.04202026 § 2 Bout Requirements

(a) For each bout, contestants may start on scratch lines but shall be at least thirty-six (36) inches apart.

(b) Each bout of professional Bare Knuckle Fighting shall be at least three (3) rounds but no more than six (6) rounds. Each round involving male contestants shall be no more than three (3) minutes in length, with one (1) minute rest periods between rounds. Each round involving female contestants shall be no more than two (2) minutes in length, with one (1) minute rest periods between rounds.

(c) A bout may be adjudged a technical knockout to the credit of the winner if the bout is terminated because a contestant meets any of the following conditions:

(i) Is unable to continue;

(ii) Is not honestly competing;

(ii) Is injured;

(iv) Is disqualified; or

(v) Shows timidity.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.15.04202026 § 3 Tactics Deemed Fouls

The following tactics are deemed fouls:

(a) Hitting the opponent below the belt;

(b) Hitting an opponent who is down or is getting up after being down;

(d) Wrestling or kicking the opponent;

(e) Putting a finger into any orifice of the opponent or into any cut or laceration on an opponent, including fishhooking;

(f) Pulling the opponents hair;

(g) Manipulating the opponents fingers;

(h) Striking an opponent who is helpless as the result of blows but is supported by the ropes and does not fall;

(i) Butting the opponent with the head, shoulder, knee, or elbow;

(j) Hitting the opponent with the elbow or forearm;

(k) Striking the opponent's body over the kidneys;

(l) Hitting the opponent on the back of the head or neck;

(m) Gouging the opponent's eye in any manner;

(n) Using abusive language in the ring;

(o) Hitting during a break, which is signaled by the referee's command or physical act to separate two contestants;

(p) Hitting the opponent after the bell has sounded, ending the round;

(q) Using the ropes to gain an advantage over the opponent;

(r) Pushing the opponent around the ring or into the ropes;

(s) Timidity, including intentionally spitting out the mouthpiece;

(t) Biting the opponent;

(u) Headlocks;

(v) Throat punches or strikes directly towards the throat of an opponent;

(w) Fingers outstretched toward an opponent's face or eyes; and

(x) Throws or take downs;

(y) Engaging in any other action not described in this subsection that is deemed an intentional foul by the referee on the basis that the action poses a danger to the safety of either contestant, impedes fair and competitive play, or is unsportsmanlike;

(z) Spinning back fists;

(aa) Superman punches;

(bb) Hammer-fists; and

(cc) Any contestant moving towards an opponent to strike, from a crouching position with their head below the opponent's belt line.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.15.04202026 § 4 Bare Knuckle Fighting Specific Equipment

(a) Hands shall be wrapped with gauze and athletic tape that ends no closer than one (1) inch from the fighter's knuckles. The wrap must include the wrist and may travel up to three (3) inches past the junction of the wrist bone.

(b) Gauze may be applied to the wrist, palm of the hand, back of the hand, and thumb. The length of gauze to be utilized may not exceed a length of ten (10) feet per hand.

(c) Tape may be applied to the wrist, palm of the hand, back of the hand, and thumb. The tape shall not be greater than one (1) inch in width and shall not exceed ten feet in length per hand.

(d) All contestants shall wear a dental appliance or mouthpiece that has been individually fitted and approved by the Commission or Commission Representative.

(e) All contestants shall wear appropriate groin protection, which shall protect the contestant against injury from a foul blow.

(i) All male contestants shall also wear a protective cup in addition to the pelvic girdle if the pelvic girdle does not incorporate a protective cup into its design.

(ii) All female contestants shall also wear a pelvic protector if the abdominal protector or pelvic girdle does not incorporate a pelvic protector into its design.

(f) All female contestants shall wear a sports bra. Female contestants may wear a plastic breast protector.

(g) The belt of the shorts shall not extend above the waistline. Shorts shall be without pockets or openings and shall be subject to approval by the Commission Representative.

(h) Contestants shall not use any cosmetic when competing.

(i) Contestant's fingernails and thumbnails shall not extend past the tip of the fingers and thumbs.

(j) Ring shoes are required for all contestants.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Chapter 16 Lethwei

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.16.04202026 § 1 Authority

These rules are promulgated under the Commission's authority under Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g) and 33-48-111.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.16.04202026 § 2 Bout Requirements

(a) Each bout of lethwei shall be at least three (3) rounds but no more than seven (7) rounds. Each round shall be no more than three (3) minutes in length, with one (1) minute rest periods between rounds. The Commission or Commission Representative may approve rest periods up to two (2) minutes.

(b) A bout may be adjudged a technical knockout to the credit of the winner if the bout is terminated because a contestant meets any of the following conditions:

(i) Is unable to continue;

(ii) Is not honestly competing;

(iii) Is injured;

(iv) Is disqualified; or

(v) Shows timidity.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.16.04202026 § 3 Tactics Deemed Fouls

The following tactics shall be deemed fouls:

(a) Eye gouging of any kind.

(b) Biting or spitting at an opponent.

(d) Fish hooking.

(e) Groin attacks of any kind.

(f) Intentionally putting a finger in any opponent's orifice (includes laceration).

(g) Small joint manipulation.

(h) Strikes to spine or back of the head.

(i) Throat strikes of any kind (includes grabbing trachea).

(j) Clawing, pinching, or twisting the flesh.

(k) Striking or attacking a downed fighter.

(l) Holding the cage or ring.

(m) The use of abusive language in fenced area or ring.

(n) Any unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to a fighter.

(o) Attacking an opponent during a break which includes attacking after the bell has sounded at the end of a round.

(p) Attacking an opponent under the referee's care.

(q) Timidity (avoiding contact, intentional and/or consistent dropping of mouthpiece or faking an injury).

(r) Corner interference.

(s) Throwing opponent out of fenced area/ring.

(t) Flagrant disregard of the referee's instructions.

(u) Applying any foreign substance to the hair or body to gain an advantage.

(v) Fingers outstretched toward an opponent's face or eyes.

(w) Using the ropes to gain an advantage over the opponent;

(x) Pushing the opponent around the ring or into the ropes;

(y) Take downs; and

(z) Engaging in any other action not described in this subsection that is deemed an intentional foul by the referee on the basis that the action poses a danger to the safety of either contestant, impedes fair and competitive play, or is unsportsmanlike.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.16.04202026 § 4 Lethwei Specific Equipment

(b) Gauze may be applied to the wrist, palm of the hand, back of the hand, and thumb. The length of gauze to be utilized may not exceed a length of ten (10) feet per hand.

(c) Tape may be applied to the wrist, palm of the hand, back of the hand, and thumb. The tape shall not be greater than one (1) inch in width and shall not exceed ten (10) feet in length per hand.

(d) At the sole discretion of the Commission Representative, traditional Lethwei hand wraps may be allowed as an alternative.

(e) All contestants shall wear a dental appliance or mouthpiece that has been individually fitted and approved by the Commission or Commission Representative.

(f) All contestants shall wear a groin protector, which shall protect the contestant against injury from a foul blow. Contestants may also choose to wear an abdominal protector or pelvic girdle if they so desire, but such equipment shall not be required. If used, the abdominal protector shall not cover or extend above the umbilicus.

(g) All female contestants shall wear a sports bra. Female contestants may wear a plastic breast protector.

(h) The belt of the shorts shall not extend above the waistline. Shorts shall be without pockets or openings and shall be subject to approval by the Commission Representative.

(i) Contestants shall not use any cosmetic when competing.

(j) Contestant's fingernails and thumbnails shall not extend past the tip of the fingers and thumbs.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.16.04202026 § 5 Lethwei Scoring Criteria

All bouts shall be scored following the criteria established in Chapter 11. The Commission or Commission Representative may, however, approve an alternate scoring criteria. The scoring criteria must be determined and approved by the Commission or Commission Representative prior to the bout and this scoring criteria must be announced prior to the bout.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Chapter 17 Professional Boxing

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.17.04202026 § 1 Authority

These rules are promulgated under the Commission's authority under Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g) and 33-48-111.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.17.04202026 § 2 Bout Requirements

(a) A bout will have a maximum of ten (10) rounds with the exception of a championship bout, as determined by the Commission Representative, which may not exceed twelve (12) rounds. Three (3) minutes will constitute a round, with a rest period of one (1) minute between rounds, which may be extended at the discretion of the Commission Representative. The timekeeper shall give warning to the seconds by suitable signal ten (10) seconds before the beginning or the ending of each round.

(b) A bout may be adjudged a technical knockout to the credit of the winner if the bout is terminated because a contestant meets any of the following conditions:

(i) Is unable to continue;

(ii) Is not honestly competing;

(iii) Is injured;

(iv) Is disqualified; or

(v) Shows timidity.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.17.04202026 § 3 Tactics Deemed Fouls

The following tactics shall be deemed fouls:

(a) Hitting below the belt or after the bell has terminated the round;

(b) Hitting an opponent who is down or who is getting up after being down;

(d) Holding an opponent with one hand and hitting with the other hand;

(e) Butting with the head or shoulder or using a knee;

(f) Hitting with the glove laces or the heal of the hand, the wrist, or elbow and any back-hand blows;

(g) Hitting or flicking with an open glove, or thumbing;

(h) Wrestling, hitting on the break, or pushing an opponent;

(i) Spitting out the mouthpiece or going down without being hit;

(j) Striking deliberately the part of the body over the kidneys;

(k) Use of a pivot or rabbit punch;

(l) Hitting an opponent during intervention by the referee;

(m) Hitting an opponent who is entangled in the ropes;

(n) Biting or any unsportsmanlike conduct;

(o) Abusive or profane language;

(p) Failure to obey the refer;

(q) Any physical action which may injure a participant, except by fair sportsmanlike boxing; and

(r) Passive defense by means of double cover.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.17.04202026 § 4 Boxing Specific Equipment

(a) Hand wrapping requirements:

(i) Hand wraps shall be applied in the dressing room in the presence of a Commission Representative. Unless a championship bout, a representative of a contestant must request in writing at the weigh-in or prior, to witness the wrapping of the opponent's hands.

(ii) White adhesive tape of no more than six (6) feet and not over one (1) and one-half (1/2) inches wide can be placed directly on the hand to protect the hand near the wrist. The tape may cross the back of the hand but shall not extend within one (1) inch of the knuckles when the hand is clenched in a fist. A single four (4) inch by four (4) inch white surgical pad or equivalent material must be approved by the Commission Representative. Any alterations to these hand wrap rules must be approved by the Commission Representative.

(iii) If equivalent material is approved it must be folded in half and may be used on the knuckles of each hand for added protection and safety.

(iv) Single strips of tape not wider than one-fourth (1/4) inch and not longer than three (3) inches may be placed between the knuckles in order to hold the white gauze in place.

(v) Contestants shall use soft white surgical bandage not over two (2) inches wide and twenty (20) yards in length, held in place by not more than six (6) feet of white surgeon's adhesive tape to complete the wrappings for each hand. Bandages shall be adjusted in the dressing room in the presence of a Commission Representative or inspector, who must sign across the back of the hand before gloves are secured on each contestant.

(vi) Approved tape/gauze of all brands may be allowed with Commission Representative approval. Any alterations to these hand wrap rules must be approved by the Commission Representative.

(i) The contestant or the second is responsible for ensuring that gloves are not twisted or manipulated in any way. If a glove breaks or a string becomes untied during the bout, the referee will instruct the timekeeper to take time out while the glove is corrected. All gloves will be checked by a Commission Representative prior to the start of a bout and any snagged, torn, or unfit gloves will not be approved for competition.

(ii) Contestants must decide on the gloves the contestant expects to use during the bout. After the Commission Representative or inspector approves the gloves, there shall not be any changes unless or until the gloves are damaged and/or deemed unusable. Any additional gloves must also be approved by the Commission Representative or inspector prior to their use.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Chapter 18 Bare Knuckle Mixed Combat

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.18.04202026 § 1 Authority

These rules are promulgated under the Commission's authority under Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g) and 33-48-111.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.18.04202026 § 2 Bout Requirements

(a) Each non-championship bare knuckle mixed combat contest shall be three (3) or five (5) rounds that are three (3) or five (5) minute durations, and one (1) minute rest periods between each round unless modified by the Commission or Commission Representative.

(b) Each championship bare knuckle mixed combat contest shall be five (5) rounds, of five (5) minute durations, and one (1) minute rest periods between each round unless modified by the Commission or Commission Representative.

(c) A bout may go an extra round if the bout is deemed a draw after the scheduled rounds if pre-approved by the Commission or Commission Representative prior to the event.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.18.04202026 § 3 Tactics Deemed Fouls

The following tactics shall be deemed fouls:

(a) Holding or grabbing the cage or ropes;

(b) Grabbing opponent's shorts;

(d) Eye gouging of any kind;

(e) Biting or spitting at an opponent;

(f) Hair pulling;

(g) Fish hooking;

(h) Groin attacks of any kind;

(i) Intentionally putting a finger in any opponent's orifice (includes laceration);

(j) Small joint manipulation;

(k) Strikes to spine or back of the head;

(l) Throat strikes of any kind (includes grabbing trachea);

(m) Clawing, pinching, or twisting the flesh;

(n) Kicking the head of a grounded fighter;

(o) Kneeing the head of a grounded fighter;

(p) Stomping of grounded fighter;

(q) Holding the cage;

(r) Holding the shorts of an opponent;

(s) The use of abusive language in fenced area or ring;

(t) Any unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to a fighter;

(u) Attacking an opponent during a break which includes attacking after the bell has sounded at the end of a round;

(v) Attacking an opponent under the referee's care;

(w) Timidity (avoiding contact, intentional and/or consistent dropping of mouthpiece or faking an injury);

(x) Corner interference;

(y) Throwing opponent out of fenced area/ring;

(z) Flagrant disregard of the referee's instructions;

(aa) Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head or neck;

(bb) Applying any foreign substance to the hair or body to gain an advantage; and

(cc) Fingers outstretched toward an opponent's face or eyes.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.18.04202026 § 4 Bare Knuckle Mixed Combat Specific Equipment

(a) A contestant may not wear shirts or gis during competition. Females may wear Commission Representative approved upper body garments.

(b) A contestant may not wear shoes during competition.

(c) Hands shall be wrapped with gauze and athletic tape that ends no closer than one (1) inch from the fighter's knuckles. The wrap must include the wrist and may travel up to three (3) inches past the junction of the wrist bone.

(d) Gauze may be applied to the wrist, palm of the hand, back of the hand, and thumb. The length of gauze to be utilized may not exceed a length of ten (10) feet per hand.

(e) Tape may be applied to the wrist, palm of the hand, back of the hand, and thumb. The tape shall not be greater than one inch in width and shall not exceed ten (10) feet in length per hand.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.18.04202026 § 5 Various Martial Arts

. An event of bare knuckle mixed combat must be conducted pursuant to the official rules for the particular art. The sponsoring organization or promoter must declare the martial art that is the subject of the competition. The Commission or Commission Representative shall have the ability to regulate the event in a reasonable manner and approve or disapprove the event rules and practices on a case-by-case basis.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Chapter 19 Procedures for Applications

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.19.04202026 § 1 Authority

. The Commission promulgates these rules according to authority granted by Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g) and 16-3-103(j)(i).

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.19.04202026 § 2 Application Review

(a) Assigning Application Review Committee (ARC).

(i) Commission staff shall review all applications for a license.

(ii) When Commission staff determines that there may be grounds to deny a license or approve a license subject to discipline or restrictions, Commission staff shall refer the application to an ARC.

(b) The ARC shall investigate the application, which may include requesting additional information, meeting with the applicant, or any other action the ARC deems appropriate.

(i) Issue or renew a license;

(ii) Issue or renew a license subject to reprimand, conditions, restrictions, or other disciplinary action;

(iii) Approve a settlement agreement; or

(iv) Deny the application.

(d) Notice of Intent.

(i) If the ARC intends to recommend that the Commission deny an application or issue a license subject to other disciplinary action, the ARC shall notify the applicant of its recommendation.

(ii) The Notice of Intent shall contain:

(A) A brief description of the facts or conduct that the ARC alleges warrant denying the license or issuing the license subject to disciplinary action;

(B) Citations to the applicable statutory provisions or Commission rules that the ARC alleges the applicant violated; and

(C) Notice that an applicant may request a hearing before the Commission in writing within thirty (30) days from the date of mailing.

(e) The applicant shall have thirty (30) days from the date the ARC mailed the Notice of Intent to respond. The applicant may:

(i) Request that the Commission hold a hearing on the ARC's recommendation;

(ii) Request that the Commission table consideration of the application; or

(iii) Withdraw the application.

(f) If an applicant fails to timely respond to the Notice of Intent, the Commission may accept the ARC's recommendation.

(g) There shall be a presumption of lawful service of any communication required by these rules if sent by U.S. mail to the address stated on the application or, if applicable, an updated address later provided by the applicant.

History

Effective 2026-04-20

Wyo. Code R. 046.0001.19.04202026 § 3 Hearing Procedure

(a) Upon receiving a written request for a hearing from an applicant, the Commission or a hearing officer appointed by the Commission shall begin a contested case proceeding. Commission staff or the hearing officer shall serve a Notice of Hearing on the applicant at least 30 days before the hearing. The Notice of Hearing shall contain:

(i) A brief statement of the matters asserted, including:

(A) The ARC's recommendation;

(B) The facts upon which the recommendation is based; and

(C) The statutory provisions or Commission rules the applicant is alleged to have violated or failed to meet to qualify for licensure.

(ii) The time, place, and nature of the hearing;

(iii) The legal authority and jurisdiction of the Commission; and

(iv) Notice of the burden and standard of proof.

(b) Any hearing officer appointed by the Commission shall preside over the contested case proceeding and shall conduct the proceeding according to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and Chapter 2 of the Office of Administrative Hearings rules as incorporated by reference in Chapter 12.

(c) The applicant shall bear the burden to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that he or she meets the qualifications for licensure. The burden of production shall shift to the ARC to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the applicant should not be granted an unrestricted license or license subject to discipline. The burden of production then shifts to the applicant to demonstrate that the ARC's grounds for denial or issuance of a license subject to conditions or restrictions are insufficient and that the applicant is entitled to licensure.

(d) The Commission may resolve an application matter by:

(i) Adopting the ARC's recommendation without a hearing if the applicant did not request a hearing;

(ii) Resolving a dispositive motion in either party's favor;

(iii) Conducting a contested case hearing. Following the hearing and the Commission's deliberation, the Commission may:

(A) Issue or renew a license;

(B) Issue or renew a license with conditions, restrictions, or other disciplinary action;

(e) The Commission shall issue a written decision or order. The decision or order shall be sent by U.S. Mail to the applicant and the applicant's attorney or representative, if any.

(i) Commission action is effective on the date that the Commission approves the written decision or order and it is entered into the administrative record.

(ii) Written Commission decisions or orders are final agency action subject to judicial review according to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Rules of Appellate Procedure.

History

Effective 2026-04-20