Section 68IAC24-3-30. Fighter requirements

   (a) When participating in a bout, a fighter:

(1) may wear a mustache or beard, with the approval of a commission representative;

(2) must not have braided facial hair;

(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) must not wear jewelry or piercing accessories; and

(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) the event physician;

(2) the referee;

(3) a commission representative; or

(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)