S.C. Code Regs. § § 20-27.80

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 20-27.80 - Female MMA Contestants

(Same rules as for male contestants plus the following:)

(1) No applicant shall be contracted for or engage in a contest between male and female.

(2) Contests will be limited to three (3) rounds of three (3) minutes duration.

(3) Breast protection must be used in lieu of a foul proof abdominal guard.

(4) Hair must be secured in a manner which will not interfere with the vision or safety of either contestant.

(5) Each contestant will provide herself with two (2) uniforms consisting of contrasting color, body shirt, blouse and shorts.

(6) Female fighters must submit to a Commission administered pregnancy test reviewed by the ringside physician on the day of the scheduled fight for a mandatory negative result.

(7) Promoters will provide adequate separate dressing rooms.

(8) No use of cosmetics. Absolutely no body grease, gels, balms or lotions may be applied. Vaseline may be applied to the facial area at cage side or ringside in the presence of an inspector, referee, or a person designated by the Commission.

S.C. Code Regs. § 20-27.80

Added by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2015.