Cornermen and Trainer Guidelines : Professional MMA |
REQUIRED: - Every fighter is required to have at minimum one corner man and a maximum of three
- Must obey the referee at all times
- Must stay in their fighter’s corner
- Must conduct themselves with appropriate and proper sportsmanship
- Must stay off the ring floor
- May not lean on ring or cage
PERMITTED: - Cornermen may spray (not pour) water and apply ice to a fighter in between rounds. No other substance may be applied to the body. The following substances may be applied to cuts: petroleum jelly, adrenaline hydrochloride, avitene, and thrombin. Cornermen are responsible to dry the corner area before the next round continues.
- During round breaks, only one cornerman is allowed in the ring/cage.
NOTE: Violation of rules by corner personnel can result in warnings, point deductions, dismissal of corner man and/or disqualification of that corner’s fighter
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