Welcome to the Combative Sports Homepage
The Colorado Office of Combative Sports and Colorado Combative Sports Commission (Office) is responsible for all rules to regulate the conduct, promotion and performance of boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts in the state. The Office licenses participants, seconds, officials, and promoters. Licensure is mandatory in Colorado.
The Office's purpose is to protect the safety of participants and promote the public trust and confidence in the conduct of professional boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts by regulating four professions that relate to the operation of live professional events, performances, and contests held in Colorado. The Office's activities include licensing, bout approvals, determination of discipline, and enforcement of discipline for those who violate the Colorado Statutes and the Office of Boxing Rules.
The seven-member Commission is comprised of three members appointed by the Governor, one member appointed by the Senate President, and one member appointed by the Speaker of the House. In addition, there are two non-voting members who are licensed physicians and serve as advisors to the commission and the office.
Program Information
- Program/Board Members
Tony Cummings, Program Director
Colorado Office of Combative Sports and Colorado Combative Sports Commission
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202Phone: 303-894-7800 | Fax: 303-894-0259 | Email: dora_combativesports@state.co.us
Board Members:
- Ryan Fraizer, Commission Chair
- Amber Valdez, Vice-commission Chair
- Mark Cohen, Member
- L. Roger Hutson, Member
- Brent Demmitt, Member
- Alexios-Clark Constantinides (Non-Voting)
- Farbod Khaki, MD (Non-Voting)
- Public Notices
Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – Postponed to May 22, 2024
The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to testify before the Director determines whether to repeal Rule 1.18 - PROTECTING COLORADO’S WORKFORCE AND EXPANDING LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES, on a permanent basis, to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-265 (CONCERNING A PROHIBITION ON A REGULATOR IMPOSING DISCIPLINE AGAINST A PERSON BASED ON CERTAIN ACTIVITIES INVOLVING MARIJUANA).
- Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. (MDT)
- Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice
- Draft Rules
- Webinar Registration
- Written comments regarding SB23-265 (Link will be updated as comments are received)
Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – February 22, 2024
The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to testify before the Director determines whether to repeal Rule 1.18 - PROTECTING COLORADO’S WORKFORCE AND EXPANDING LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES, on a permanent basis, to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-265 (CONCERNING A PROHIBITION ON A REGULATOR IMPOSING DISCIPLINE AGAINST A PERSON BASED ON CERTAIN ACTIVITIES INVOLVING MARIJUANA).
- Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. (MDT)
- Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice
- Draft Rules
- Webinar Registration
- Written comments regarding SB23-265 (Link will be updated as comments are received)
REQUESTING WRITTEN STAKEHOLDER COMMENTS
Implementation of Colorado Senate Bill 23-265What is this about?
The following Boards and Programs within the Division of Professions and Occupations are requesting written comments regarding the implementation of Colorado Senate Bill 23-265 (CONCERNING A PROHIBITION ON A REGULATOR IMPOSING DISCIPLINE AGAINST A PERSON BASED ON CERTAIN ACTIVITIES INVOLVING MARIJUANA), and the proposed repeal of the Board and Program rules that are no longer necessary after the codification of these regulations into law.
Each of the listed Boards and Programs below will hold a Permanent Rulemaking Hearing on the dates below to determine whether to repeal the rules on a permanent basis to implement the law. Please submit written comments as soon as possible. The Boards and Programs will continue to accept written comments until the Permanent Rulemaking Hearings where stakeholders will be given a final opportunity to testify before the Board and/or the Director or Director's designee. Please visit the Board and Program websites under the "Public Notices" tab for the most current information, including webinar registration information, written comments, and the draft rules.
- Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors - December 8, 2023
- Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure - December 8, 2023
- Colorado Office of Combative Sports and Colorado Combative Sports Commission - TBD
- Colorado Electrical Board - January 24, 2024
- Colorado Office of Funeral Home and Crematory Registration - December 8, 2023
- Colorado State Board of Landscape Architects - February 16, 2024
- Colorado Office of Outfitters Registration - December 8, 2023
- Colorado Office of Radon Professionals - December 8, 2023
Emergency and Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - October 12, 2022
The Colorado Office of Combative Sports and Colorado Combative Sports Commission will hold an Emergency and Permanent Rulemaking Hearing to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to provide testimony before the Commission considers adopting multiple proposed new and revised rules that will provide a general cleanup, clarity, update referenced websites, and implement Executive Order D-2022-034 (Protecting Colorado’s Workforce and Expanding Licensing Opportunities). The Commission will consider permanent adoption of all proposed rules, and in addition, will consider an emergency adoption of Rule 1.18, to comply with the reporting requirements of the Order.
- Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 10:15 A.M. (MDT)
- Notice, Draft Rules, and EO D 2022-034
- (EO D 2022-034) Joint Stakeholder Meeting: July 29, 2022
- Legislative Updates
- 2023 New Legislation
- 2022 New Legislation
- HB22-1098: Department Of Regulatory Agencies Barriers To Practice Regulated Professions
- HB22-1165 Rule Review Bill
- HB22-1270 Change Term Name-based Criminal History Record Check
- HB22-1278: Behavioral Health Administration
- HB22-1291: Sunrise Review Professions Occupations
- SB22-013: Boards and Commissions
- SB22-076: Complaint Occupational License Official Acts
- SB22-116: Increase Occupational Credential Portability
- SB22-143: Update Common Provision Term Regulator Title 12
- SB22-162: Administration Organization Act Modernization
- SB22-174: Sunset Review Hearing Criteria
- 2021 New Legislation
- 2020 New Legislation
- Meeting Minutes