Fla. Admin. Code R. 61K1-3.029

Current through Reg. 50, No. 217; November 5, 2024
Section 61K1-3.029 - Mixed Martial Arts Participants'Apparel
(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.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61K1-3.029

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

Adopted by Florida Register Volume 41, Number 204, October 20, 2015 effective 11/3/2015.

New 11-3-15.