SPS 192.45(12)(c)1. 1. An elbow or forearm strike.

SPS 192.45(12)(c)2. 2. Any strike to the head with the knee.

SPS 192.45(12)(c)3. 3. Cranking the neck or using any hold that places a contestant’s neck in jeopardy from a crank.

SPS 192.45(12)(c)4. 4. Any leg submission except a kneebar or straight ankle lock.

SPS 192.45(12)(c)5. 5. A hand choke.

SPS 192.45(12)(c)6. 6. Striking against the knees including any strike to or around the knee joint.

SPS 192.45(12)(c)7. 7. A spinal crank or lock.

SPS 192.45 Note Note: The ABC’s unified rules are available at www.abcboxing.com.

SPS 192.45 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.

SPS 192.46 SPS 192.46 Mouthpiece. All contestants shall wear a mouthpiece during competition. The round may not begin without the mouthpiece. If the mouthpiece is dislodged during competition, the referee shall call time and have the mouthpiece replaced at the first opportune moment, without interfering with the immediate action. The referee may deduct points or disqualify a contestant if the mouthpiece is repeatedly dislodged or it is judged the mouthpiece is being purposely spit out.

SPS 192.46 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.

SPS 192.47 SPS 192.47 Appearance and attire.

SPS 192.47(1) (1) Male contestants shall wear a groin protector that will protect them against injury from a foul blow.

SPS 192.47(2) (2) Female contestants may wear groin and breast protectors.

SPS 192.47(3) (3) Each contestant shall wear mixed martial arts shorts, biking shorts, or kickboxing shorts. Shorts shall be approved by the inspector or department representative.

SPS 192.47(4) (4) Male contestants may not wear a shirt, Gi, or other top.

SPS 192.47(5) (5) Female contestants shall wear a short-sleeved or sleeveless form-fitting rash guard, a sports bra, or both. Padding for a sports bra shall be secured to the fabric of the bra. Loose fitting tops are prohibited.

SPS 192.47(6) (6) No shoes are permitted.

SPS 192.47(7) (7) No grappling shin guards are permitted.

SPS 192.47(8) (8) No piercing accessories are permitted.

SPS 192.47(9) (9) No body grease, gels, balms, oils, or lotions may be applied to the hair, face or body. This includes the use of excessive amounts of water dumped on a contestant to make him or her slippery.

SPS 192.47(10) (10) VaselineÒ jelly or other petroleum jelly may be applied to the facial area, but only from the cheekbone area to the forehead, at cage side in the presence of an inspector, referee, or a person designated by the department. Any contestant applying anything other than petroleum jelly in an approved fashion prior to this may be penalized a point or disqualified. Petroleum jelly may be applied in between rounds to address a cut, but may not be reapplied to the entire facial area.

SPS 192.47(11) (11) Taping of hands, wrists, and ankles is permitted.

SPS 192.47(12) (12) Only neoprene joint supports may be used. Metal supports are prohibited.

SPS 192.47(13) (13) Fingernails and toenails shall be trimmed.

SPS 192.47(14) (14) The inspector or department representative shall determine whether head or facial hair presents any hazard to the safety of the contestant or their opponent or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the event. Facial hair may not be braided.

SPS 192.47(15) (15) Contestants may not wear any equipment that fails to receive approval from the inspector or department representative.

SPS 192.47(16) (16) Amateur contestants shall wear mixed martial arts shorts, biking shorts, or boxing or kickboxing shorts during competition that will be subject to the approval of a department representative. The shorts may not have pockets, buttons, zippers, grommets, exposed hook-and-loop fasteners, or metal of any kind.

SPS 192.47(17) (17) Amateur contestants may not wear padding on their feet during a bout. Ankle guards or neoprene knee wraps are optional, and shall be approved by the department.