N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.20.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 15.6.20.13 - PROPER ATTIRE AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE FOR UNARMED COMBATANTS

An unarmed combatant competing in a contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts.

A. Must wear shorts approved by the commission or the commission's representative.

B. May not wear shoes or any padding on his feet during the contest however tape is allowed with approval of the commission, to knees, ankles or feet.

C. All male fighters must wear an approved groin protector.

D. All female fighters must.

(1) Wear a sports bra type garment.

(2) Have hair secured in a manner that does not interfere with the vision or safety of either unarmed combatants.

(3) Use a minimum of cosmetics.

E. All fighters must wear fitted mouthpieces.

F. The commission reserves the right to disapprove of any or all uniforms or garments to be worn.

G. Gloves.

(1) All gloves must be of a professional quality and must be approved by the commission's representative. All gloves worn shall fit the hands of the fighter. Gloves cannot be less than four ounces and not more than eight ounces.

(2) The make and type of all gloves must be approved in advance by the commission's representative. Gloves must be put on in the presence of the deputy inspector and he must approve any tape used on the gloves.

(3) Gloves may not be squeezed, manipulated, kneaded, crushed or altered to change the original shape.

H. Hand wraps: Hand wraps/bandages are for the protection of the unarmed combatant's hands during a contest from injury. All mixed martial arts contestants shall be required to gauze and tape their hands prior to all contests.

(1) In all weight classes, the bandages on each contestants hand shall be restricted to soft gauze not more than 20 yards in length and no more than two inches in width, held in place by not more than 10 feet of surgeons adhesive tape, no more than one and one half inch in width, for each hand.

(2) The tape may be placed directly on and may cross the back of the hand twice, but may not extend within three-fourths of an inch of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist. The bandages shall be evenly distributed across the hand. Building of wraps is prohibited. After gauze has been applied tape still may not be within three-fourths of an inch of knuckles when hand is clinched to make a fist.

(3) Only one strip of tape between the fingers, not to exceed one quarter inch in width, shall be allowed.

(4) Any wrap or tape applied to the hand, knee, ankle or foot must be approved by the commission representative/inspector, as well as signed off prior to unarmed combatant entering the cage. All wraps must be applied in the presence of the commission representative/inspector. No exceptions.

(5) Any gauze/tape approved by the commission representative/inspector once applied to combatant's hands may not be altered or tampered with in any way, shape or form to include, but not limited to the application of: water, plaster, ointments, vaseline and glues to the hand wraps or bandages.

(6) Either unarmed combatant may waive his privilege of witnessing the bandaging of his opponent's hands.

(7) Inspectors or the commission may request any hand bandages or gloves be removed and reapplied should there be any doubt regarding the legality of any applications. Any gloves or hand wraps may be confiscated by the commission for any reason.

(8) The commission reserves the right to allow or disallow name brand products on a case by case basis.

I. Unarmed combatants shall not apply any foreign substance to the hair, body, clothing or gloves immediately prior to or during a contest or exhibition that could result in an unfair advantage.

(1) Each contestant must be free of grease or any other foreign substance, including without limitation, grooming creams, lotions or sprays, colognes, may not be used on the face, hair or body of a contestant.

(2) The referee or the commission representative/inspector shall cause any foreign substance to be removed.

N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.20.13

15.6.20.13 NMAC - N, 08-26-2012