S.D. Admin. R. 20:81:05:09

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

Section 20:81:05:09 - Bandage and glove requirements

In a mixed martial arts contest, the following bandage and glove requirements apply:

(1) The gloves will be approved at the weigh-in by the Commission, or its designee. The gloves will be examined by the Commission, or its designee, to make sure they are whole, clean, and in sanitary condition. The padding may not be misplaced or lumpy. No breaking, roughing, or twisting of gloves is permitted;

(2) The gloves for every bout that is designed as a main event or title fight must be new, furnished by the promoter, and made to fit the hands of the contestant;

(3) The gloves of each contestant must be put on in the dressing room under the supervision of a Commission designee and examined in the ring by the referee. If a glove is found to be unfit, it must be replaced with a glove that meets the requirements of this section;

(4) The contestants must wear gloves that weigh not less than four ounces and not more than eight ounces;

(5) The bandages may not exceed one winding of surgeon's adhesive tape, not over one and one-half inches wide, and placed directly on the hand to protect the part of the hand near the wrist. The tape 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;

(6) Each contestant shall use a soft surgical bandage not over two inches wide, held in place by not more than six feet of surgeon's adhesive tape for each hand. No more than one 15-yard roll of the bandage may be used to complete the wrappings on each hand. Strips of tape may be used between the fingers to hold down the bandage. Bandages must be applied and adjusted in the presence of the Commission or its designee: and

(7) The use of water or any other liquid or material on the tape is prohibited.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:81:05:09

41 SDR 7, effective 7/28/2014; 42 SDR 101, effective 1/7/2016

General Authority:42-12-10.

Law Implemented:42-12-10.