4 CCR 740-1.10 - REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS (MMA) AND MARTIAL ARTS (MA) PARTICIPANTS

This Rule is promulgated pursuant to section 12-110-107, C.R.S.

A. RULES AND PROCEDURES

The Commission adopts by reference the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts (https://www.abcboxing.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/unified-rules-mma-july-2022.pdf (effective July 26, 2022)).

The standards and regulations incorporated by reference may be examined at the Colorado Office of Combative Sports and Colorado Combative Sports Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, Colorado 80202, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, except when such days are state holidays. Certified copies of the incorporated standards shall be provided at cost upon request. The Director or the Director's designee will provide information regarding how the incorporated standards and regulations may be examined at any state public depository library. The standards and regulations are also available from the agency, organization or association originally issuing the code, standard, guideline or rules as follows: Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports (https://www.abcboxing.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unified-rules-mma-2019-new.pdf (effective July 1, 2020)) and the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports (https://www.abcboxing.com/unified-rules-kickboxing (effective July 26, 2017)). This rule does not include any later amendments or editions of the code, standard, guideline, or rules.

B. MARTIAL ARTS

1. A contest or bout of martial arts must be conducted pursuant to the official rules promulgated by the sponsoring organization for the martial art.

2. The promoter must file a copy of the official rules and a permit with the Director before approval will be given for the contest to be held.

3. Prior to the event, the Director will provide the promotor a list of specific requirements, including those concerning fouls. The promoter will be responsible for ensuring that all participants comply with the specific requirements.

4. Where applicable, provisions of Rules 1.8 , 1.9 , and above sections of Rule 1.10 may also constitute requirements for martial arts contests.

Notes

4 CCR 740-1.10

39 CR 10, May 25, 2016, effective 7/1/2016 41 CR 09, May 10, 2018, effective 7/1/2018 42 CR 23, December 10, 2019, effective 1/1/2020 44 CR 09, May 10, 2021, effective 5/30/2021 44 CR 21, November 10, 2021, effective 11/30/2021 45 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 11/30/2022