Ala. Admin. Code r. 165-X-2-.06 - Cage Or Ring And Equipment
(1) Fighting Area.
(a) The fighting area shall be no smaller
than 18 feet by 19 feet and no larger than 32 feet by 32 feet. The fighting
area canvas or synthetic/vinyl mat shall be padded in a manner as approved by
the Commissioner, with at least one inch layer of foam padding. Padding shall
extend beyond the fighting area and over the edge of the platform. No vinyl or
other plastic rubberized covering shall be permitted.
1. The fighting area canvas or
synthetic/vinyl mat shall not be more than four feet above the floor of the
building and shall have suitable steps or ramp for use by the participants.
Posts shall be made of metal not more than six inches in diameter, extending
from the floor of the building to a minimum height of 58 inches above the
fighting area canvas and shall be properly padded in a manner approved by the
Commissioner.
2. The fighting area
canvas or synthetic/vinyl mat shall be enclosed by a fence made of such
material as will not allow a fighter to fall out or break through it onto the
floor or spectators, including, but not limited to, vinyl coated chain link
fencing. All metal parts shall be covered and padded in a manner approved by
the Commissioner and shall not be abrasive to the contestants.
3. The fence shall provide two separate
entries onto the fighting area canvas.
4. Instead of a fenced in area, the
Commissioner may approve the use of a ring with five ring ropes and an adequate
apron area outside of the fighting area.
(2) Stools.
(a) A ring stool of a type approved by the
Commissioner shall be available for each contestant.
1. An appropriate number of stools or chairs,
of a type approved by the Commissioner, shall be available for each
contestant's seconds.
2. Such
stools or chairs shall be located near each contestant's cornet.
3. All stools and chairs must be thoroughly
cleaned or replaced after the conclusion of each bout.
(3) Equipment. For each bout, the
promoter shall provide a clean water bucket and a clean plastic water bottle in
each corner.
(4) Specifications for
Bandages on Mixed Martial Artist's Hands.
(a)
In all weight classes, the bandages on each contestant's hand shall be
restricted to soft gauze cloth not more than 13 yards in length and two inches
in width, held in place by not more than 10 feet of surgeon's tape, one inch in
width, for each hand.
1. Surgeon's adhesive
tape shall be placed directly on each hand for protection near the wrist. The
tape may cross the back of the hand twice and extend to cover and protect the
knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist.
2. The bandages shall be evenly distributed
across the hand.
3. Bandages and
tape shall be placed on the contestant's hands in the dressing room in the
presence of the inspector and in the presence of the manager or chief second of
his or her opponent.
4. Under no
circumstances are gloves to be placed on the hands of a contestant until the
approval of the inspector is received.
(5) Mouth Pieces.
(a) All contestants are required to wear a
mouthpiece during competition. The mouthpiece shall be subject to examination
and approval by the attending physician.
1.
The round cannot begin without the mouthpiece in place.
(i) If the mouthpiece is involuntarily
dislodged during competition, the referee shall call time, clean the mouthpiece
and reinsert the mouthpiece at the first opportune moment, without interfering
with the immediate action.
(6) Protective Equipment.
(a) Male mixed martial artists shall wear a
groin protector of their own selection, of a type approved by the Commissioner.
1. Professional female mixed martial artists
are prohibited from wearing groin protectors.
(b) Female mixed martial artists shall wear a
chest protector during competition. The chest protector shall be subject to
approval of the Commissioner.
(7) Gloves.
(a) The gloves shall be new for all main
events and in good condition or they must be replaced. In certain instances
multiple pairs of gloves may be required for use in matches, bouts, and
exhibitions.
1. All contestants shall wear
four-, five- or six-ounce gloves, supplied by the promoter and approved by the
Commission. No contestant shall supply their own gloves for
participation.
(8) Scales.
(a) Scales shall be furnished by the
promoter. The Commission may require that the scales be certified. Residential
bathroom scales of the type generally used in private residences will not meet
certification requirements of the Commission and will not be allowed for use at
any weigh-in.
(b) Weigh-Ins for
Championship and Televised Events.
1. The
scale used for the official weigh-in shall be provided by the
promoter.
2. The scale used for the
weigh-in shall be an NTEP Certified Scale, which shall be registered with the
Alabama Department of Agriculture, Weight & Measure Division.
3. The scale used for the official weigh-in
shall be certified as being accurate, on the morning of the weigh-in, by the
State of Alabama, Department of Agriculture, Weight & Measures
Staff.
4. Documentation verifying
the scales accuracy shall be submitted to the Executive Director no later than
noon (12 pm) on the date the weigh-in is to occur.
5. No one shall be allowed on the scale once
it is certified, until the Chief Inspector is present.
6. If a scale is moved after certification,
it shall be recertified before any further weigh-ins can be performed on that
scale.
7. Once certified, the
promoter shall have a security member watch the scale until the time of
weigh-in, to avoid tampering.
8. A
"Ceremonial" scale may be used during a Ceremonial Weigh-in. The Ceremonial
Scale shall not be used to record official weights and are strictly to be used
for ceremonial purposes.
Notes
Authors: J. Matt Bledsoe, Brandon Owens, Casey Sears, Joseph B. McCormick
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, ยง 41-9-1024.
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