13) SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
A) Specifications for Bandages on Contestants’ Hands:
1) In all weight classes, the bandages on each contestant’s hand shall be restricted to soft gauze cloth not more than 13 yards in length and 2 inches in width, held in place by not more than 10 ft. of surgeon’s tape, 1 inch in width, for each hand.
2) Surgeon’s adhesive tape shall be placed directly on each hand for protection near the wrist. The tape may cross the back of the hand twice, but may not extend within three-fourths of an inch of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist. Strips of tape may be used between the fingers to hold down the bandages.
3) The bandages shall be evenly distributed across the hand.
4) Bandages and tape shall be placed on the contestant’s hands in the dressing room in the presence of the commission inspector and in the presence of the manager or chief second of his opponent. A contestant may waive his privilege of having a representative witness the bandaging of his opponent’s hands.
5) Under no circumstances are gloves to be placed on the hands of a contestant until the approval of the commission inspector is received.
B) Groin and Chest Protectors:
1) Groin: All male contestants shall provide and wear a foul-proof groin protector, which shall be subject to examination and approval by the commission. Groin protectors are prohibited for female contestants.
2) Chest: All female contestants shall wear a chest protector during competition. The chest protector shall be subject to examination and approval by the commission.
C) Mouthpieces:
1) All contestants are required to wear a well-fitting mouthpiece, which shall be subject to examination and approval by the commission.
2) A round will not begin until both contestants have their respective mouthpieces in place.
3) If a mouthpiece is involuntarily dislodged during competition, the referee will call time and replace the mouthpiece at the first opportune moment, which does not interfere with the immediate action.
D) Contestant’s Apparel:
1) Trunks: Each contestant must provide themselves with mixed martial arts shorts, bikers’ shorts, boxing or kickboxing shorts/pants.
2) Shirt or Gi: Contestants may not wear a shirt or gi during competition.
3) Shoes: Contestants may not wear shoes of any kind during competition
A) Specifications for Bandages on Contestants’ Hands:
1) In all weight classes, the bandages on each contestant’s hand shall be restricted to soft gauze cloth not more than 13 yards in length and 2 inches in width, held in place by not more than 10 ft. of surgeon’s tape, 1 inch in width, for each hand.
2) Surgeon’s adhesive tape shall be placed directly on each hand for protection near the wrist. The tape may cross the back of the hand twice, but may not extend within three-fourths of an inch of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist. Strips of tape may be used between the fingers to hold down the bandages.
3) The bandages shall be evenly distributed across the hand.
4) Bandages and tape shall be placed on the contestant’s hands in the dressing room in the presence of the commission inspector and in the presence of the manager or chief second of his opponent. A contestant may waive his privilege of having a representative witness the bandaging of his opponent’s hands.
5) Under no circumstances are gloves to be placed on the hands of a contestant until the approval of the commission inspector is received.
B) Groin and Chest Protectors:
1) Groin: All male contestants shall provide and wear a foul-proof groin protector, which shall be subject to examination and approval by the commission. Groin protectors are prohibited for female contestants.
2) Chest: All female contestants shall wear a chest protector during competition. The chest protector shall be subject to examination and approval by the commission.
C) Mouthpieces:
1) All contestants are required to wear a well-fitting mouthpiece, which shall be subject to examination and approval by the commission.
2) A round will not begin until both contestants have their respective mouthpieces in place.
3) If a mouthpiece is involuntarily dislodged during competition, the referee will call time and replace the mouthpiece at the first opportune moment, which does not interfere with the immediate action.
D) Contestant’s Apparel:
1) Trunks: Each contestant must provide themselves with mixed martial arts shorts, bikers’ shorts, boxing or kickboxing shorts/pants.
2) Shirt or Gi: Contestants may not wear a shirt or gi during competition.
3) Shoes: Contestants may not wear shoes of any kind during competition
E) Contestant’s Physical Appearance:
1) Each contestant must be clean and present a tidy appearance.
2) The excessive use of grease or any other foreign substance, including, without limitation, grooming creams, lotions or sprays, may not be used on the face, hair or body of a contestant. The referee or the commission’s representative shall cause any excessive grease or foreign substance to be removed.
3) The commission’s representative shall determine whether head or facial hair presents any hazard to the safety of the contestant or his opponent or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the contest. If the head or facial hair of a contestant presents such a hazard or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the contest, the contestant may not compete in the contest unless the circumstances creating the hazard or potential interference are corrected to the satisfaction of the commission’s representation. Without limiting the foregoing standard, head hair must be trimmed or tied back in such a manner that it will not interfere with the vision of either contestant or cover any part of a contestant’s face.
4) Contestants may not wear any jewelry or other piercing accessories while competing.
F) Emergency Medical Facilities, Personnel and Equipment:
1) All promoters must provide medical information, facilities and equipment, including, but not limited to a stretcher and emergency oxygen, adequate for emergency occasions, and an ambulance for each event, and all such medical facilities and equipment must be approved in advance by the commissioner. No event shall be allowed to start until an ambulance is available and present at the event. No event shall be allowed to continue if an ambulance is utilized to transport a previous contestant to a medical facility, until another ambulance is available and present at the event.
2) There shall be at least 2 Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) present at all events, from the commencement of the first contest, throughout the duration of the event, and until the last contestant leaves the arena. No event shall be allowed to continue if an EMT leaves the arena to transport a previous contestant to a medical facility, until an EMT replacement is available and present at the event.
3) A minimum of 2 Ringside Physicians shall be appointed by the commissioner. No event may commence or proceed unless the Ringside Physician is present and seated at ringside.
4) Disposable Hygienic Gloves must be worn by all seconds, referees, ringside physicians and inspectors while involved with the event. The hygienic gloves shall be provided by the commission.
