An applicant for a license as a contestant shall be: At least 18 years old; Not more than 36 years old unless special permission is granted by the Commission upon a review of the applicant's experience and physical fitness. An applicant shall submit medical reports required by COMAR 09.14.04. An applicant shall have a licensed manager, licensed second, or qualified licensee certify to the Commission that the applicant is physically competent as a contestant and possesses the skill of a trained contestant in the sport for which the applicant is seeking a license, including: Competence in the elements of offense and defense; Clean hitting; Ring generalship; and Physical stamina to participate in: At least four 3-minute rounds of boxing or kickboxing, if the application is for a boxer or kickboxer license; or At least three 5-minute rounds of mixed martial arts, if the application is for a mixed martial arts contestant license. Proof of amateur experience will be required for a contestant’s first professional bout verified through USA Boxing. An applicant shall submit two recent passport-size color photographs with an application.