5-225 - Arizona Statutes

5-225. Regulation of boxing contests, tough man contests and mixed martial arts A. All boxing contests are subject to the provisions of this chapter. Every contestant in a boxing contest shall wear padded gloves that weigh at least eight ounces. The commission shall for every contest: 1. Direct a deputy to be present. 2. Direct the deputy to make a written report. B. All tough man contests, including amateur tough man contests, are subject to the provisions of this chapter. Every contestant in a tough man contest shall wear padded gloves that weigh at least twelve ounces. C. Mixed martial arts, including amateur mixed martial arts, is subject to the provisions of this chapter. Contestants in mixed martial arts shall not strike other contestants in the spinal column or in the back of the head. The commission may establish a uniform fee for mixed martial arts and boxing events in an amount determined by the commission. In determining the amount of the fee, the executive director may consider factors including the amount of time likely to be expended in processing the event application and the complexity of the application. Monies that are derived from the fees charged pursuant to this subsection and monies derived from intergovernmental tribal agreements shall be available to the commission for the administration and regulation of mixed martial arts and boxing, and those monies are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations. The commission shall use rules for mixed martial arts that are consistent with the mixed martial arts unified rules adopted by the New Jersey state athletic control board under New Jersey administrative code title 13, subchapter 24A with approval from the commission. Nothing in this subsection prevents a promoter of a mixed martial arts event in this state from adopting more restrictive rules for that particular event than would otherwise be allowed.