Professional combative sport rules: Mixed martial arts
Learn about the official rules that govern professional Mixed Martial Arts contests in Ontario and the safety precautions that contestants and officials must follow before and during an event.
Version 1.0
Effective January 1, 2025.
Introduction
This document is the official ruleset for professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in Ontario.
All professional MMA contests or exhibitions in Ontario must be sanctioned by the Ontario Athletics Commission (OAC). Requirements to obtain a permit and individual licences are set out in the Combative Sports Act, 2019 and its regulation.
Contents
Updated: January 10, 2025
Published: December 27, 2024