Florida Administrative Code
61 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
61K1 - Florida Athletic Commission
Chapter 61K1-3 - HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL BOXING, KICKBOXING, AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
Section 61K1-3.029 - Mixed Martial Arts Participants'Apparel

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 61K1-3.029

Current through Reg. 50, No. 249, December 24, 2024

(1) Each male mixed martial arts participant shall wear the following:

(a) Shorts approved by the executive director or his or her designee;

(b) A groin protector, or protective cup, which shall be in place before entering the ring;

(c) Knee or ankle support that is form-fitting with no rigid structural or abrasive materials is optional;

(d) An individually fitted mouthpiece, which mouthpiece shall be in the participant's mouth at all times during the fight period of each round. Participants shall have a second mouthpiece ringside ready for use at all times during the match.

(2) Each female mixed martial arts participant shall wear the following:

(a) A close fitting tank, halter type top, or other close fitting secure top that prevents injury such as a sports bra;

(b) Shorts approved by the executive director or his or her designee;

(c) An individually fitted mouthpiece shall be in the participant's mouth at all times during the fight period of each round. Participants shall have a second mouthpiece ringside ready for use at all times during the match;

(d) Knee or ankle support that is form-fitting with no rigid structural or abrasive materials is optional;

(e) Breast protectors are optional;

(f) A protective cup or protective pelvic girdle to cover the pubic area, ovaries, coccyx and sides of the hips is optional.

(3) Prohibited apparel:

(a) Eyeglasses are prohibited. Mixed martial arts participants shall wear soft contact lenses only if needed;

(b) Any type of apparel with metal straps or buckles;

(c) Necklaces or any other type of jewelry;

(d) Shoes.

Rulemaking Authority 548.003 FS. Law Implemented 548.003(2)(c) FS.

New 11-3-15.

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