Authority: IC 4-33-22-12

Affected: IC 4-33-22

Sec. 30. (a) When participating in a bout, a fighter:

1. (1) may wear a mustache or beard, with the approval of a commission representative;
2. (2) must not have braided facial hair;
3. (3) must have hair trimmed or tied back in such a manner as not to interfere with the vision of either fighter and not covering all or part of his or her face;
4. (4) must not wear jewelry or piercing accessories; and
5. (5) must not wear facial cosmetics.

(b) Professional mixed martial artists must have trimmed fingernails and toenails.

(c) When participating in a bout, a fighter must wear an individually fitted mouthpiece.

(d) The mouthpiece is subject to examination and approval by:

1. (1) the event physician;
2. (2) the referee;
3. (3) a commission representative; or
4. (4) an inspector.

(e) A round may not begin unless the fighter's mouthpiece is in place.

(Indiana Gaming Commission; 68 IAC 24-3-30; filed Aug 28, 2012, 1:57 p.m.: 20120926-IR-068110385FRA; readopted filed Sep 19, 2018, 4:09 p.m.: 20181017- IR-068180283RFA; readopted filed Oct 1, 2024, 9:32 a.m.: 20241030-IR-068230797RFA)