Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Subtitle 14 - STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION
Chapter 09.14.16 - Mixed Martial Arts-Professional
Section 09.14.16.03 - Mixed Martial Arts Contestant Equipment
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 09.14.16.03
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. General. Each mixed martial arts contestant shall use the equipment, and in the manner, specified in this regulation.
B. Hand Wraps. For all weight classes, the hand wraps shall be:
(1)
Soft gauze cloth not more than 13 yards long and 2 inches wide, distributed
evenly across the hand;
(2) Held in
place by not more than 10 feet of surgeon's tape, 1 inch wide, for each hand,
which shall:
(a) Be placed directly on each
hand for protection near the wrist; and
(b) Cross the back of the hand twice and
extend to cover and protect the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a
fist;
(3) Placed on a
mixed martial arts contestant's hands in the dressing room in the presence of
the chief second of the mixed martial arts contestant's opponent; and
(4) Be inspected and approved by the
Commission prior to the gloves being placed on the hands of the mixed martial
arts contestant.
C. Gloves. Gloves worn by each mixed martial arts contestant during a contest shall:
(1) Be open-fingered;
(2) Conform to specifications as determined
by the Commission;
(3) Weigh
between 4 and 7.5 ounces; and
(4)
Be examined before the contest by a Commission representative and the
referee.
D. A mouth guard shall be approved by the Commission.
E. Groin protection shall be approved by the Commission.
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