Kan. Admin. Regs. § 128-5-2

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 24, August 22, 2024

Section 128-5-2 - Professional and amateur mixed martial arts contests

Each ring used for professional or amateur mixed martial arts contests shall meet either the requirements of K.A.R. 128-5-1 or the following requirements for the fenced-in area:

(a) Each fenced-in area used in a contest of mixed martial arts shall either be circular, with a diameter of at least 20 feet, or have at least four equal sides and be no smaller than 20 feet by 20 feet and no larger than 32 feet by 32 feet.

(b) The supporting platform structure of each fenced-in area shall be made of steel. The ring floor of each fenced-in area shall extend at least 18 inches beyond the ropes. The ring floor shall be padded with Ensolite^® or another similar type of closed-cell foam, with at least a one-inch layer of foam padding. Padding shall extend beyond the fenced-in area and over the edge of the platform with a top covering of canvas, duck, or similar material tightly stretched and laced to the ring platform. There shall be no open space between the platform floor and the padding connected to the platform side walls. Material that tends to gather in lumps or ridges shall not be used for the floor, padding, or covering.

(c) The platform of each fenced-in area shall not be more than four feet above either the floor on which the platform is located in a building or the grounds of an outdoor arena. The platform and the structure supporting the platform floor shall be made of steel. Steps into the fenced-in area shall be provided for the use of the contestants and officials.

(d) Except for fencing, the fenced-in area shall be secure with no openings or space to allow any body part of a contestant to fit or pass through the area between the platform floor and fence.

(e) Each fence post and all metal components shall be padded and shall be inspected and approved by an inspector.

(f) The fencing used to enclose the fenced-in area shall be made of chain-link fencing that is coated with vinyl or a similar material and that prevents contestants from falling out of the fenced-in area or breaking through the fenced-in area onto the floor of the building or onto the spectators. The metal portion of the fencing shall not be abrasive to the contestants. The top and bottom rails of the fencing shall have at least one-inch foam padding and shall be covered in vinyl or another nonabrasive material.

(g) The corner padding of each platform shall be covered in vinyl or another nonabrasive material. No Velcro may be used on the platform area. The corner pads shall be secured to the fencing and platform.

(h) Each fenced-in area shall have at least one entrance. Each entrance shall be inspected and approved by the commission.

(i) No objects or materials shall be attached to any part of the fence surrounding the platform on which the contestants are to be competing.

(j) The final determination of whether a cage meets safety standards shall rest with the commission.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 128-5-2

Authorized by K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 74-50,187; implementing K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 74-50,186 and 74-50,187; effective April 4, 2008; amended Dec. 20, 2013.