61K1-3.029. Mixed Martial Arts Participants' Apparel

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; (d) Shoes.