(1) Each male mixed martial arts participant shall wear the following:
    (a) Shorts approved by the executive director or his or her designee;
    (b) A groin protector, or protective cup, which shall be in place before entering the ring;
    (c) Knee or ankle support that is form-fitting with no rigid structural or abrasive materials is optional;
    (d) An individually fitted mouthpiece, which mouthpiece shall be in the participant’s mouth at all times during the fight period of each round. Participants shall have a second mouthpiece ringside ready for use at all times during the match.
    (2) Each female mixed martial arts participant shall wear the following:
    (a) A close fitting tank, halter type top, or other close fitting secure top that prevents injury such as a sports bra;
    (b) Shorts approved by the executive director or his or her designee;
    (c) An individually fitted mouthpiece shall be in the participant’s mouth at all times during the fight period of each round. Participants shall have a second mouthpiece ringside ready for use at all times during the match;
    (d) Knee or ankle support that is form-fitting with no rigid structural or abrasive materials is optional;
    (e) Breast protectors are optional;
    (f) A protective cup or protective pelvic girdle to cover the pubic area, ovaries, coccyx and sides of the hips is optional.
    (3) Prohibited apparel:
    (a) Eyeglasses are prohibited. Mixed martial arts participants shall wear soft contact lenses only if needed;
    (b) Any type of apparel with metal straps or buckles;
    (c) Necklaces or any other type of jewelry;
    (d) Shoes.
Rulemaking Authority 548.003 FS. Law Implemented 548.003(2)(c) FS. History-New 11-3-15.