Kan. Admin. Regs. § 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.
Notes
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