SECTION 92:10-11-3. Mixed Marital Arts Participants

(a)   An applicant for a Mixed Martial Arts License as a participant must be at least 18 years of age and shall complete an application as required in section 92:10-1-4.

(b)   Participants must wear shorts.

(c)   Participants may not wear shoes or any padding on the feet during a contest or exhibition.

(d)   For contest or exhibitions, each participant must wear gloves that weigh not less than four (4) ounces and not more than eight (8) ounces unless otherwise approved by the Commission. Gloves shall be examined by the Commission before a contest by the referee and the inspector. The promoter shall provide gloves for all professional contests or exhibitions. If gloves are found to be broken or unclean or if the padding is found to be misplaced or lumpy, they shall be changed before the contest begins.

(e)   Participants must possess and present their national MMA identification card to the Commission upon request. If the participant has not been issued a national MMA identification card, one will be issued. Participants will not be allowed to compete without a national MMA identification card.

[Source: Added at 19 Ok Reg 1583, eff 4-24-02 (emergency); Added at 20 Ok Reg 2277, eff 7-11-03; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2208, eff 7-25-11; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1523, eff 7-25-13]