4 CCR 740-1.16 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIMINATION BOUTS | State Regulations | US Law

A. ELIGIBILITY

1. A participant is eligible to compete if they have NOT been a competitor in professional combative sports.

2. Promoters are required to call to the attention of the Director any concerns. The Director may not accept a participant due to conduct or safety concerns. The Director will determine whether the fighter is fit to continue.

B. ELIMINATION GLOVE SIZE

1. For all boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai elimination bouts, boxing gloves of at least 12 ounces shall be worn.

2. For all MMA elimination bouts, gloves of a least four ounces shall be worn.

C. EQUIPMENT

1. Boxing:

The Promoter shall provide head gear which shall be worn by all participants. The Director has the sole discretion to waive the headgear requirement on a bout by bout basis.

2. Kickboxing:

The promoter shall provide headgear, shin guards, which shall be worn by all participants. The Director has the discretion to limit the amount of equipment required.

3. Muay Thai:

The promoter shall provide headgear, shin guards, and elbow pads, which shall be worn by all participants unless modified under Rule 1.16 . Only elbow pads approved by the Director shall be used.

D. ROUNDS AND TIME LENGTH

1. With Director approval, elimination boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai bouts may consist of three, three-minute rounds with a one-minute rest period between rounds.

2. Elimination MMA bouts shall consist of three, three-minute rounds with a one-minute rest period between each round.

E. ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT FORMAT

1. Tournaments shall be single elimination events. A participant who has lost a bout may not participate in another bout in the same event.

2. Tournaments may be between only two participants.

F. ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT LENGTH

1. Elimination tournaments are a one-day event. Participants may not participate in more than three matches per event.

G. WEIGHT CLASSES

1. The following shall be the weight classes by each sport:

a. Boxing: Rule 1.8

b. Kickboxing: Rule 1.9

c. Muay Thai: Rule 1.9

d. Mixed Martial Arts: The Commission adopts by reference the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts regarding weight categories (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/2022/08/unified-rules-mma-july-2022.pdf (effective July 26, 2022)) 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.

H. ELIMINATION RULES FOR BOXING, KICKBOXING, MUAY THAI AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

1. Unless specifically modified elsewhere under these rules, the Commission adopts the Boxing rules starting in Rule 1.8.

2. Unless specifically modified elsewhere under these rules, the Commission adopts by reference the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports Unified Rules of Amateur Kickboxing (https://www.abcboxing.com/unified-rules-of-amateur-kickboxing/)(effective July 29, 2019))

3. Unless specifically modified elsewhere under these rules, the Commission adopts the Muay Thai rules starting in Rule 1.9.

4. Unless specifically modified elsewhere under these rules, 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/2022/08/unified-rules-mma-july-2022.pdf (effective July 26, 2022)) 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.

I. ELBOW AND KNEE STRIKES PROHIBITED

Knee strikes to the head are prohibited in any elimination bout and the participant may be disqualified and subject to disciplinary action. Elbows to the head are prohibited in an amateur Muay Thai bout with the following exceptions:

1. Participants with 0-3 fights are required to wear all protective gear including headgear and shin guards. No elbows are allowed.

2. Participants with 4-9 fights are required to wear all protective gear including headgear, shin guards, and elbow pads.

3. Participants with 10 or more fights may wear all protective gear but shall wear elbow pads.

4. If elbow pads are used, they must be securely fashioned in such a manner to prevent slipping or the elbow pad from turning. White athletic tape may be used to secure both the top and bottom of the elbow pad.

5. Should an elbow pad come loose, the referee will immediately secure the elbow pad before allowing the bout to continue.

4 CCR 740-1.16 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIMINATION BOUTS

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