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Florida Administrative Code (Last Updated: October 28, 2024) |
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61. Department of Business and Professional Regulation |
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61K1. Florida Athletic Commission |
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61K1-3. Health And Safety Standards For Professional Boxing, Kickboxing, And Mixed Martial Arts |
1(1) Each male mixed martial arts participant shall wear the following:
12(a) Shorts approved by the executive director or his or her designee;
24(b) A groin protector, or protective cup, which shall be in place before entering the ring;
40(c) Knee or ankle support that is form-fitting with no rigid structural or abrasive materials is optional;
57(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.
96(2) Each female mixed martial arts participant shall wear the following:
107(a) A close fitting tank, halter type top, or other close fitting secure top that prevents injury such as a sports bra;
129(b) Shorts approved by the executive director or his or her designee;
141(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;
178(d) Knee or ankle support that is form-fitting with no rigid structural or abrasive materials is optional;
195(e) Breast protectors are optional;
200(f) A protective cup or protective pelvic girdle to cover the pubic area, ovaries, coccyx and sides of the hips is optional.
222(3) Prohibited apparel:
225(a) Eyeglasses are prohibited. Mixed martial arts participants shall wear soft contact lenses only if needed;
241(b) Any type of apparel with metal straps or buckles;
251(c) Necklaces or any other type of jewelry;
259(d) Shoes.
261Rulemaking Authority 263548.003 FS. 265Law Implemented 267548.003(2)(c) FS. 269History–New 11-3-15.
