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.
The Colorado Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform is currently conducting a sunset review of the Colorado Office of Combative Sports and Colorado Combative Sports Commission. Analysis is performed to determine if the program is necessary and should be continued, modified, or repealed. To provide input on this review, please visit COPRRR's website.
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
Combative Sports – Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – April 14, 2025
The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to testify before the Commission determines on proposed revisions to Rules 1.3 APPLICABILITY, Rule 1.9 – REQUIREMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL KICKBOXING AND MUAY THAI PARTICIPANTS, Rule 1.10 – REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS (MMA) AND MARTIAL ARTS (MA) PARTICIPANTS, and Rule 1.17 – REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIMINATION BOUTS. The purpose is to comply with the recent safety standards promulgated by the ASSOCIATION OF BOXING COMMISSIONS AND COMBATIVE SPORTS as codified in the UNIFIED RULES OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS.
- Monday, April 14, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. (MDT)
- Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice
- Draft Rules
- Webinar Registration
- Written Comments
- Stakeholder Meeting Recording - March 12, 2025
Emergency Rulemaking Hearing – February 19, 2025
The purpose of this Emergency Rulemaking Hearing is to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to testify before the Commission determines on proposed revisions to Rules 1.3 APPLICABILITY, Rule 1.9 – REQUIREMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL KICKBOXING AND MUAY THAI PARTICIPANTS, Rule 1.10 – REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS (MMA) AND MARTIAL ARTS (MA) PARTICIPANTS, and Rule 1.17 – REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIMINATION BOUTS. The purpose is to comply with the recent safety standards promulgated by the ASSOCIATION OF BOXING COMMISSIONS AND COMBATIVE SPORTS as codified in the UNIFIED RULES OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS.
- Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. (MDT)
- Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice
- Draft Rules
- Webinar Registration
- Written Comments
- Legislative Updates
- Meeting Minutes