S.C. Code Regs. 20-27.03 - Requirements for mixed martial arts contestants

(A) Amateur contestants:

(1) The minimum and maximum ages for amateur contestants in South Carolina are eighteen (18) to forty (40) years old. The maximum age may be waived by the Commission designee for a specific contestant. A contestant petitioning for an age waiver must submit a complete application along with all medical records, official fight records and any other documentation required by the Commission to the Administrator at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled bout. A waiver to participate as an over-age contestant shall be valid for the duration of the current licensure period.

(2) Must submit a completed state approved application with the appropriate fee.

(3) Must submitan annual blood test for the detection of Hepatitis B and C, and HIV.

(B) Professional contestants:

(1) The minimum and maximum ages for professional MMA contestants in South Carolina are eighteen (18) to forty (40) years old. The maximum age may be waived by the Commission designee for a specific contestant. A contestant petitioning for an age waiver must submit a complete application along with all medical records, official fight records and any other documentation required by the Commission to the Administrator at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled bout. A waiver to participate as an over-age contestant shall be valid for the duration of the current licensure period.

(2) Must submit a completed state approved application with the appropriate fee.

(3) Must submit an annual blood test for the detection of Hepatitis B and C, and HIV.

(C) Amateur contestants who want to turn professional:

(1) Must be between the ages of eighteen (18) and forty (40) years old. The maximum age may be waived by the Commission designee for a specific contestant. An Amateur contestant petitioning for an age waiver to turn professional must submit a complete application along with all medical records, official fight records and any other documentation required by the Commission to the Administrator at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled bout. A waiver to participate as an over-age contestant shall be valid for the duration of the current licensure period.

(2) Must submit a completed state approved application with the appropriate fee.

(3) Must have updated within one (1) year of the date of contest blood work for the detection of Hepatitis B and C, and HIV.

(4) Must have fought in at least six (6) sanctioned amateur fights and have won a majority of his/her sanctioned fights.

(5) Once a "Pro" designation has been obtained, the contestant may only fight in a "pro" designated event, and is not eligible to fight in any amateur sanctioned events.

(D) Over-age MMA contestants petitioning for an age waiver:

(1) At the discretion of the Commission designee, shall provide a recent video record of his/her last fight, or training bout and copies of his/her clear and precise amateur and professional record.

(2) Must provide an updated EKG report and a letter from the attending physician clearing them to fight. This does not preclude any other medical test that the Commission may deem important for the safety of the fighter.

(3) Must submit the appropriate application and fee.

(4) Must submit a completed annual physical signed by a medical doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) along with blood work for the detection of Hepatitis A and B, and HIV, and an ophthalmic eye exam report performed by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist.

Notes

S.C. Code Regs. 20-27.03

Added by State Register Volume 36, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2012; State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2015.