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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 19. AMUSEMENTS, PARKS, AND RECREATION |
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Chapter 19-24. MIXED MARTIAL ARTS UNIFORM RULES |
Section 19-2405. SPECIFICATIONS FOR BANDAGES ON MIXED MARTIAL ARTIST'S HANDS
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2405.1In all weight classes, the bandages on each contestant's hand shall be restricted to soft gauze cloth not more than 13 yards in length and two inches in width, held in place by not more than 10 feet of surgeon's tape, one inch in width, for each hand.
2405.2Surgeon's adhesive tape shall be placed directly on each hand for protection near the wrist. The tape may cross the back of the hand twice and extend to cover and protect the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist.
2405.3The bandages shall be evenly distributed across the hand.
2405.4Bandages and tape shall be placed on the contestant's hands in the dressing room in the presence of the inspector and in the presence of the manager or chief second of his or her opponent.
2405.5Under no circumstances are gloves to be placed on the hands of a contestant until the approval of the inspector is received.