3773-7-02. Conducting mixed martial arts events

(A) "MMA" is a general term used to identify a mixed martial arts event that describes the convergence of techniques from a variety of unarmed combative sports disciplines including boxing, wrestling, judo, jujitsu, kick boxing and others.

(B) All professional and amateur mixed martial arts events and all unarmed combat sports must be conducted under the supervision of the Ohio athletic commission, unless otherwise provided by specific statute of the Ohio Revised Code.

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 3/22/2019 and 03/22/2024
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3773.34
Rule Amplifies: 3773.32, 3773.34
Prior Effective Dates: 06/16/2006, 03/14/2013

Prior History: (Effective: 03/14/2013
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 06/18/2012 and 03/14/2018
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3773.34
Rule Amplifies: 3773.32
Prior Effective Dates: 6/16/06)