Consensual altercation.
Utah Code § 76-5-104
in effect76-5-104. Consensual altercation.
(1) As used in this section, "ultimate fighting match" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-9-112.
(2) In any prosecution for criminal homicide under Part 2, Criminal Homicide, or assault as that offense is described in Section 76-5-102, it is no defense to the prosecution that the defendant was a party to any duel, mutual combat, or other consensual altercation if during the course of the duel, combat, or altercation:
(a) any dangerous weapon was used; or
(b) the defendant was engaged in an ultimate fighting match.
Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5/76-5-S104.html?v=C76-5-S104_2025050720250507Fetched: 10/26/2026