Ch. 6, § 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.