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Utah Code § 9-23-316

Contest weights and classes -- Matching contestants. The commission shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , establishing boxing contest weights and classes…

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Contest weights and classes -- Matching contestants.

Contest weights and classes -- Matching contestants. The commission shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , establishing boxing contest weights and classes consistent with those

Section 9-23-316

Subsection 9-23-316(3)(a)

In an unarmed combat contest, a contestant may not fight an opponent outside the contestant's weight classification.

Section 9-23-316(3)(a)

Subsection 9-23-316(4)(b)

A contestant may have two hours to try to gain or lose no more than three pounds so the contestant can be reweighed.

Section 9-23-316(4)(b)

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§ 9-23-316Contest weights and classes -- Matching contestants.Provision

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Contest weights and classes -- Matching contestants. The commission shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , establishing boxing contest weights and classes consistent with those

Contest weights and classes -- Matching contestants. The commission shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , establishing boxing contest weights and classes consistent with those adopted by the Association of Boxing Commissions. The commission shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , establishing contest weights and classes for unarmed combat that is not boxing. As to any unarmed combat contest, a contestant may not fight another contestant who is outside of the contestant's weight classification. Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a) , the commission may permit a contestant to fight another contestant who is outside of the contestant's weight classification. Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b) , as to any unarmed combat contest: a contestant who has contracted to participate in a given weight class may not be permitted to compete if the contestant is not within that weight class at the weigh-in; and a contestant may have two hours to attempt to gain or lose not more than three pounds in order to be reweighed. As to any unarmed combat contest, the commission may not allow a contest in which the contestants are not fairly matched. Factors in determining if contestants are fairly matched include: the win-loss record of the contestants; the weight differential between the contestants; the caliber of opponents for each contestant; each contestant's number of fights; and previous suspensions or disciplinary actions of the contestants.
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§ 9-23-316(1)Subsection 9-23-316(1)Provision

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The commission must make rules to establish boxing contest weights and classes, consistent with those adopted by the Association of Boxing Commissions.

The commission shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , establishing boxing contest weights and classes consistent with those adopted by the Association of Boxing Commissions.
Section 9-23-316(1)Verify source
§ 9-23-316(2)Subsection 9-23-316(2)Provision

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The commission must make rules to establish contest weights and classes for unarmed combat other than boxing.

The commission shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , establishing contest weights and classes for unarmed combat that is not boxing.
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§ 9-23-316(3)Subsection 9-23-316(3)Provision

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A contestant in an unarmed combat contest may not fight an opponent outside the contestant’s weight class, unless the commission permits it.

As to any unarmed combat contest, a contestant may not fight another contestant who is outside of the contestant's weight classification. Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a) , the commission may permit a contestant to fight another contestant who is outside of the contestant's weight classification.
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§ 9-23-316(3)(a)Subsection 9-23-316(3)(a)Provision

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In an unarmed combat contest, a contestant may not fight an opponent outside the contestant's weight classification.

As to any unarmed combat contest, a contestant may not fight another contestant who is outside of the contestant's weight classification.
Section 9-23-316(3)(a)Verify source
§ 9-23-316(3)(b)Subsection 9-23-316(3)(b)Provision

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The commission may allow a contestant to fight another contestant outside the contestant’s weight class, despite Subsection (3)(a).

Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a) , the commission may permit a contestant to fight another contestant who is outside of the contestant's weight classification.
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§ 9-23-316(4)Subsection 9-23-316(4)Provision

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For an unarmed combat contest, a contestant contracted for a weight class may not compete if not in that weight class at the weigh-in, except as provided in Subsection (3)(b).

Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b) , as to any unarmed combat contest: a contestant who has contracted to participate in a given weight class may not be permitted to compete if the contestant is not within that weight class at the weigh-in; and a contestant may have two hours to attempt to gain or lose not more than three pounds in order to be reweighed.
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§ 9-23-316(4)(a)Subsection 9-23-316(4)(a)Provision

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A contestant contracted for a weight class may be barred from competing if not within that class at weigh-in.

a contestant who has contracted to participate in a given weight class may not be permitted to compete if the contestant is not within that weight class at the weigh-in; and
Section 9-23-316(4)(a)Verify source
§ 9-23-316(4)(b)Subsection 9-23-316(4)(b)Provision

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A contestant may have two hours to try to gain or lose no more than three pounds so the contestant can be reweighed.

a contestant may have two hours to attempt to gain or lose not more than three pounds in order to be reweighed.
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§ 9-23-316(5)Subsection 9-23-316(5)Provision

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As to any unarmed combat contest, the commission may not allow a contest in which the contestants are not fairly matched. Factors in determining if contestants are fairly matched include: the win-loss record of the contestants; the weight

As to any unarmed combat contest, the commission may not allow a contest in which the contestants are not fairly matched. Factors in determining if contestants are fairly matched include: the win-loss record of the contestants; the weight differential between the contestants; the caliber of opponents for each contestant; each contestant's number of fights; and previous suspensions or disciplinary actions of the contestants.
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§ 9-23-316(5)(a)Subsection 9-23-316(5)(a)Provision

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For any unarmed combat contest, the commission may not allow a contest where the contestants are not fairly matched.

As to any unarmed combat contest, the commission may not allow a contest in which the contestants are not fairly matched.
Section 9-23-316(5)(a)Verify source
§ 9-23-316(5)(b)Subsection 9-23-316(5)(b)Provision

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Factors for deciding whether contestants are fairly matched include win-loss record, weight difference, opponent caliber, number of fights, and prior suspensions or disciplinary actions.

Factors in determining if contestants are fairly matched include: the win-loss record of the contestants; the weight differential between the contestants; the caliber of opponents for each contestant; each contestant's number of fights; and previous suspensions or disciplinary actions of the contestants.
Section 9-23-316(5)(b)Verify source
§ 9-23-316(5)(b)(i)Subsection 9-23-316(5)(b)(i)Provision

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the win-loss record of the contestants;

the win-loss record of the contestants;
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§ 9-23-316(5)(b)(ii)Subsection 9-23-316(5)(b)(ii)Provision

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the weight differential between the contestants;

the weight differential between the contestants;
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§ 9-23-316(5)(b)(iii)Subsection 9-23-316(5)(b)(iii)Provision

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the caliber of opponents for each contestant;

the caliber of opponents for each contestant;
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§ 9-23-316(5)(b)(iv)Subsection 9-23-316(5)(b)(iv)Provision

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each contestant's number of fights; and

each contestant's number of fights; and
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§ 9-23-316(5)(b)(v)Subsection 9-23-316(5)(b)(v)Provision

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previous suspensions or disciplinary actions of the contestants.

previous suspensions or disciplinary actions of the contestants.
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