Indiana Administrative Code
Title 68 - INDIANA GAMING COMMISSION
Article 24 - BOXING AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
Rule 5 - Professional Mixed Martial Arts
Section 5-6 - Mixed martial arts gloves

Universal Citation: 68 IN Admin Code 5-6

Current through September 18, 2024

Authority: IC 4-33-22-12

Affected: IC 4-33-22

Sec. 6.

(a) When participating in a bout, a professional mixed martial artist must wear mixed martial arts gloves that are in good condition or the gloves must be replaced.

(b) Professional mixed martial artists must wear mixed martial arts gloves approved by the commission ranging in:

(1) weight between four (4) ounces and eight (8) ounces; and

(2) size between small and 5X-large.

(c) Both professional mixed martial artists participating in a bout must wear mixed martial arts gloves of equal weight.

(d) No professional mixed martial artist may supply his or her own gloves for participation in a bout unless expressly authorized by a commission representative.

(e) The mixed martial arts gloves:

(1) must be placed on the professional mixed martial artist's hands in the dressing room in the presence of a commission representative or inspector; and

(2) are not allowed to be placed on the hands of a professional mixed martial artist unless the professional mixed martial artist has his or her hands wrapped in accordance with the requirements in section 5 of this rule.

(f) Red or blue tape must be taped onto the professional mixed martial artist's gloves, with the tape color being coordinated with his or her corner assignment.

(g) A commission representative or inspector must approve the mixed martial arts gloves by signing the red or blue tape using a permanent marker.

(h) No adjustments are allowed to be made to the mixed martial arts gloves once they have been signed by a commission representative or inspector.

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