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;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.