Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 230 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE, OREGON STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION
Division 140 - CONDUCT OF BOUT - MMA
Section 230-140-0440 - Equipment

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 230-140-0440

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

All equipment worn by competitors in the ring must be approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent. Equipment worn by competitors shall include:

(1) Male competitors must wear groin protection.

(2) Female competitors may wear breast protection.

(3) Female competitors must wear a rash guard shirt or sports bra.

(4) Male competitors must wear trunks with no pockets, and any strings must be tucked in and taped.

(5) No hair gels, lotions, creams or sprays.

(6) Knee or ankle braces are not permitted, nor is taping for the same purpose, but competitors may use soft neoprene ankle sleeves. The colors may be Black, Red, Blue or White. A competitor may use soft neoprene type sleeves to cover only the knee 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 and gauze or any materials other than the approved sleeves are not permitted on the lower body.

(7) Shoes are not permitted.

(8) Shirts and rash guards are not permitted for male competitors.

(9) Competitors must wear an approved and fitted mouth guard.

(10) Gloves:

(a) Must weigh a minimum of four (4) ounces and no more than eight (8) ounces;

(b) Competitors weighing 125lbs or less, utilizing small or extra-small gloves, may use gloves that weigh between 3.80 ounces and eight (8) ounces.

(c) Main event gloves must be new and provided by the promoter;

(d) Must not be squeezed, kneaded or crushed to change the original shape;

(e) May only be used in one bout per event;

(f) Must only be placed on the competitor in the presence of an Inspector;

(g) Promoters are required to have new replacement gloves available at the fenced area.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113

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