•  In 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.

•  Surgeon'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.

•  Bandages and tape shall be placed on the contestant's hands in the dressing room and inspected by an official.

•  Under no circumstances are gloves to be placed on the hands of a contestant until the approval of the inspector is received .

Mouth Pieces

•  All contestants are required to wear a mouthpiece during competition. The mouthpiece shall be subject to examination and approval.

•  The round cannot begin without the mouthpiece in place.

•  If the mouthpiece is involuntarily dislodged during competition, the referee shall call time, clean the mouthpiece and reinsert the mouthpiece at the first opportune moment, without interfering with the immediate action.

Protective equipment

•  Male mixed martial artists shall wear a groin protector of their own selection, of a type approved by an event representative.

•  Female mixed martial artists are prohibited from wearing groin protectors.

•  Female mixed martial artists shall wear a chest protector during competition. The chest protector shall be subject to approval of the Officials.

Gloves

•  The gloves shall be in good condition or they must be replaced.

•  All contestants shall wear, four, five or six ounce gloves, approved by the officials.