Sec. 09.14.17.04. Additional Duties and Responsibilities of a Promoter  


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  • A. A promoter shall provide the following equipment at an amateur mixed martial arts contest:

    (1) Gloves:

    (a) Approved by the organization;

    (b) Weighing from 4.0 to 7.5 ounces; and

    (c) In red and blue to denote the color for each corner;

    (2) Gauze and surgeon's tape for the contestant's wraps at each contest;

    (3) Shin and instep guards in various sizes, approved by the organization, in red and blue to denote the color for each corner;

    (4) Disposable gloves for each second, each referee, and each ringside physician; and

    (5) For each second, a form of identification indicating that person is allowed:

    (a) Access into the ring or fenced area; and

    (b) To be in a corner.

    B. Prior to handing out equipment, a promoter shall clean each piece, inside and out, with antibacterial disinfectant wipes.

    C. After each amateur mixed martial arts contestant returns his or her equipment, a promoter shall clean each piece, inside and out, with antibacterial disinfectant wipes before issuing the equipment to another amateur mixed martial arts contestant.

    D. After all equipment is returned at the end of all of the contests, a promoter shall clean each piece of equipment, inside and out, with antibacterial disinfectant wipes.

    E. A promoter shall make hand sanitizer available to all amateur mixed martial arts contestants, which shall be kept at the equipment table and used by each amateur mixed martial arts contestant:

    (1) Prior to putting on his or her wraps; and

    (2) After his or her contest, when the wraps are removed.