Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - ATHLETIC COMMISSION
Title 38
Chapter 6 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
Section 38-6-006 - EQUIPMENT AND APPEARANCE

Universal Citation: 38 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 6 ยง 006

Current through March 20, 2024

006.01 The following rules shall apply to hand wraps:

006.01(A) A maximum of one roll (no more than two (2) inches wide by 15 yards in length) of white, soft, cloth gauze is permitted per hand. The gauze may not exceed the wrist of the competitor's glove. The exposed thumb is an option to be protected;

006.01(B) A maximum of one roll (no more than one and one-fourth (1.25) inches wide by 10 feet in length) of white athletic tape is permitted per hand. The tape may not exceed the wrist of the competitor's gloves. Tape may be placed through the fingers but may not cover the knuckles;

006.01(C) The exposed thumb is an option to be protected;

006.01(D) A single layer of elastic or flex-type tape is allowed to be applied over the completed wrap; and

006.01(E) Approved tape/gauze of all brands may be allowed.

006.02 Other than on the competitor's hands, there will be no taping, covering, or protective gear, of any kind, on the upper body, except as provided below. This includes, but is not limited to: joint sleeves, padding, or any form of brace/body tape.

006.03 A competitor may use a soft neoprene-type sleeve to cover only the knee and/or ankle joints. Approved sleeves may not have padding, Velcro, plastic, metal, ties, or any other material considered to be unsafe or that may create an unfair advantage. Tape, gauze, or any materials other than the approved sleeves are not permitted.

006.04 All mixed martial artists will be required to wear such protective gear as deemed necessary by the Commission.

006.05 Male contestants shall not wear any form of clothing on their upper body.

006.06 Male and female mixed martial artists shall wear the appropriate shorts/trunks, mouthpiece, and gloves. Male mixed martial artists shall also wear the appropriate groin protection.

006.07 Female mixed martial artists shall wear a short sleeved (above the elbow) or sleeveless form-fitting rash guard and/or sports bra. No loose-fitting tops and/or breast protectors shall be allowed. Female competitors will follow the same requirements for bottom covering as the male competitors, minus the requirement for groin protection.

006.08 The hem of the shorts/trunks may not extend below the knee. Shorts/trunks shall not have exposed Velcro, pockets, or zippers.

006.09 Mixed martial artists in the same match, contest, or exhibition may wear different color trunks or be designated by glove taping and/or glove coloring to the corner they are assigned.

006.10 Mixed martial artists shall not wear shoes in the cage or ring.

006.11 When deemed necessary by the referee all mixed martial artists shall have their hair secured in a manner that does not interfere with the vision and safety of either contestant.

006.12 No object can be worn to secure the contestant's hair which may cause injury to either contestant.

006.13 The wearing of jewelry is strictly prohibited during all contests.

006.14 Wearing body cosmetics is prohibited during all contests. Wearing facial cosmetics shall be at the discretion of the Commission and/or referee.

006.15 Contestant's fingernails and thumbnails shall not extend past the tip of the fingers and thumbs.

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