S.D. Admin. R. 20:81:05:08

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 159, June 17, 2024

Section 20:81:05:08 - Appearance and attire

In a mixed martial arts contest, each contestant must meet the following appearance and attire requirements:

(1) Each contestant must be clean and present a tidy appearance;

(2) Each contestant must have the person's fingernails and toenails cut and trimmed;

(3) The excessive use of grease or any other foreign substance may not be used on the face, hair, or body of the contestant. The referee or Commission designee shall cause any excessive grease or foreign substance to be removed. The Commission designee shall determine whether head and facial hair present any hazard to the safety of the contestant or opponent or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the contest or exhibition. The contestant may not compete in the contest or exhibition unless the circumstances are corrected to the Commission designee's satisfaction;

(4) A contestant may not wear any jewelry or piercing accessories while participating in the contest;

(5) A male contestant may wear mixed martial arts shorts, kickboxing shorts, or lightweight elastic polyurethane fabric bike-shorts, any combination of the foregoing, or other clothing approved by the Commission. A female contestant may wear mixed martial arts shorts, kickboxing shorts, or lightweight elastic polyurethane fabric bike-shorts, or any combination of the foregoing, and a tight-fitting top, or other clothing approved by the Commission;

(6) A contestant must use a mouthpiece that has been individually fitted;

(7) All contestants shall secure their hair in a manner that does not interfere with the vision or safety of either contestant, including no products or ornaments;

(8) No contestants may use cosmetics, perfumes, colognes, or other fragrances;

(9) Male contestants shall wear groin protection;

(10) A contestant may not wear any supports or wraps on an ankle; and

(11) A contestant may wear a neoprene or similar material wrap on a knee. Metal, plastic, or fiberglass support braces on a knee are prohibited. A wrap must be approved by the Commission.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:81:05:08

41 SDR 7, effective 7/28/2014; 44 SDR 102, effective 12/18/2017

General Authority:42-12-10.

Law Implemented:42-12-10.