FIGHTING AREA
Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Tennessee
0145-06-.02 FIGHTING AREA.
(1) Bare-knuckle fighting bouts shall only occur in a ring or cage approved by the Commission and that promotes combatant, ring official, and spectator safety. The cage or ring must be approved prior to the bout and comply with the provisions of Rule 0145-02-.02 or Rule 0145- 03-.02.
(2) A bell or other device capable of producing a tone easily audible to the combatants and ring officials shall be fastened securely at or below the floor level of the fighting area.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-115-201 and 68-115-203. Administrative History: New rules filed December 5, 2024; effective March 5, 2025.
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