Physician Qualifications

A physician is an individual licensed under the laws of this state to engage in the general practice of medicine or osteopathic medicine. A physician will also have training or experience in combative sports. (7-1-25) 201. PHYSICIAN'S DETERMINATION OF FITNESS OF COMBATANTS AND REFEREE – CERTIFICATION – REPORT. 01. Determination of Physician. The physician who examines any combatant or referee who has contracted to participate in an event will determine that a combatant or referee will not participate in the event and must immediately report such finding to the promoter and the Commission if: (7-1-25) a. The combatant is unfit for competition; or (7-1-25) b. The referee is unfit for officiating. (7-1-25) 02. Written Certification. If the examining physician finds that the combatants and referees are in good physical condition, the physician will, one (1) hour before the start of the event, give written certification of those findings to the Commission. (7-1-25) 03. Physician's Written Report. Within twenty-four (24) hours after the event ends, the physician will mail or deliver to the Commission his written report on every licensee he examined. The report will be on a form furnished by the Commission. (7-1-25) 04. Non-Certification. In the event a licensee is determined to be unfit to compete or officiate, they shall be suspended until a physician certifies that they are fit for further competition or officiating. (7-1-25)