444.01(1j)

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(1j) “Mixed martial arts fighting” does not include any of the following:

444.01

444.01 Definitions. In this chapter:

444.01(1)

(1) “Amateur boxing contest” means a boxing contest or exhibition in which none of the boxers are compensated for participating in the contest or exhibition.

444.01(3)

(3) “Professional contest” means a professional boxing contest or a professional mixed martial arts fighting contest.

444.01(1g)

(1g) “Amateur mixed martial arts fighting contest” means a mixed martial arts fighting contest or exhibition in which none of the fighters are compensated for participating in the contest or exhibition.

444.01(1j)(a)

(a) Fighting in which the contestants in a match use the same single form of martial arts, even if the match is part of an event comprising more than one such match and not all the matches in the event use the same single form of martial arts.

444.01(1j)(b)

(b) A martial arts match in which the rules prohibit a contestant from striking an opponent’s head with the intent to cause unconsciousness or inflict damage.

444.01(1m)

(1m) “Physician” means a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery under § 448.04 (1)(a).

444.01(2)

(2) “Professional boxing contest” means a boxing contest or exhibition in which one or more of the boxers is compensated for participating in the contest or exhibition.

444.01(4)

(4) “Professional mixed martial arts fighting contest” means a mixed martial arts fighting contest in which one or more of the fighters is compensated for participating in the contest or exhibition.