States for Kickboxing or MMA

Tribal Commissions are listed below the USA States. Canada is at the bottom of this page. For medical Requirements of each USA State CLICK HERE. For a National list of Certified Ringside Physicians CLICK HERE. In What USA States Are Kickboxing and or MMA Legal? LAST UPDATED Friday, April 24th, 2008, 12:30 PM NOTE: Information posted on this page is only information we have been given by the listed State or Tribal Commissions. If you are a member of a State or Tribal Commission and your information needs to be updated on this page, please e-mail us at CommissionRules@ikfkickboxing.com Tribal Commissions Listed At Bottom Of Page
STATE	Is Amateur Kickboxing Legal	Is Pro Kickboxing Legal	Is Amateur MMA Legal	Is Pro MMA Legal
Alabama	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	Alabama - 3-17-05: According to the Association of Boxing Commissions, (ABC) website There Is No Commission In Alabama Also, this was confirmed by a representative from the State of Alabama on 3-17-05
Alaska	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	Alaska - 3-17-05: According to the Association of Boxing Commissions, (ABC) website There Is No Commission In Alaska Also, this was confirmed by a representative from the State of Alaska on 3-17-05
Arizona	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	Arizona - 3-18-05: Pro & Amateur Kickboxing: Regulated By The Boxing Commission. One such approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Body for the State of Arizona is the IKF. 6-12-06: Pro & Amateur MMA: Regulated By The Boxing Commission. One such approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Body for the State of Arizona is the ISCF (MMA). John Montano, State of Arizona
Arkansas	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	Arkansas - 3-28-05: Amateur Kickboxing & Amnateur MMA: Legal but not regulate by the State Commission. Pro Kickboxing & Amnateur MMA: Regulated By The Boxing Commission. Arkansas Boxing Commission Two Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Arkansas are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
California	-YES-	-YES-	NO	-YES-
	California - 3-17-05: Pro & Amateur Kickboxing: Regulated By The Boxing Commission. Pro MMA - 3-06: Regulated By The Boxing Commission. Amateur MMA - 3-24-06 NOT LEGAL November 7th, 2007: Amateur MMA is still NOT LEGAL in California. Smokers beware! Having an Amateur MMA event is ILLEGAL and the Commission will enforce all violations. State Boxing Web Site
Colorado	-YES-	-YES-	-NO-	-YES-
	Last Update: 11-6-07: Pro Kickboxing: Regulated By The Boxing Commission. Pro MMA: Regulated By The Boxing Commission. Amateur events must be approved and regulated by a nationally recognized sanctioning organization recognized by the Executive Director of DORA. Pursuant to §12-10-107.5(13), C.R.S., DORA has recognized the following national sanctioning bodies to approve events in Colorado: Amateur Kickboxing: Must be sanctioned by the IKF, ISKA or WKA. Headgear is mandatory by the State. Amateur MMA: NOT LEGAL State Boxing Web Site
Connecticut	Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have Information Please e-mail To Commission Rule Update	Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have Information Please e-mail To Commission Rule Update	Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have Information Please e-mail To Commission Rule Update	Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have Information Please e-mail To Commission Rule Update
District of Columbia Washington DC	-YES-	-YES-	-NO-	-YES-
	1-5-08: Pro Mixed Marital Arts was made legal in Washington DC in January 2008. it us unknown as of this posting if AMATEUR MMA is legal in Washington DC. For First Show Click HERE And HERE. PRO They would have to complete a promoters package here in the city, get the package and date approved by the Commission. Once everything is approved they would have to pay all fees tired to the promotion. Alfredo Grant, Deputy Commissioner, DC. Boxing and Wrestling Commission 4-6-05: Kickboxing is legal in the District of Columbia. AMATEUR KICKBOXING They would have to contact the Amateur Association. PRO KICKBOXING They would have to complete a promoters package here in the city, get the package and date approved by the Commission. Once everything is approved they would have to pay all fees tired to the promotion. Alfredo Grant, Deputy Commissioner, DC. Boxing and Wrestling Commission
Delaware	Delaware - 3-17-05: According to the Association of Boxing Commissions, (ABC) website There Is No Commission In Delaware Also, this was confirmed by a representative from the State of Delaware on 3-17-05
Florida	-YES-	-YES-	-NO-	-YES-
	UPDATE: 11-7-07: Amateur Kickboxing: The state of Florida does not regulate amateur kickboxing. According to Chapter 548 of Florida Statutes 548.008 Prohibited Competitions. (1) No match involving amateurs which utilizes, but is not necessarily limited to, strikes or blows to the head may be held in this state unless it is sanctioned and supervised by an amateur sanctioning organization approved by the commission as required by this chapter 30 amateur sanctioning organizations approved by the commission are the IKF, ISKA & USKBA ONLY. UPDATE: 11-7-07: Amateur MMA: NOT LEGAL IN FLORIDA. According to Chapter 548 of Florida Statutes 548.008 Prohibited Competitions. (2) No amateur mixed martial arts match may be held in this state. (b) Any person holding, promoting or sponsoring a match prohibited under this section commits a felony of the third degree punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s 775.083 or s 775.084. Pro Kickboxing & Pro MMA: The Florida State Boxing Commission regulates all Pro Kickboxing & Mixed Martial Arts. If desired, Promoters may sanction their event along with the State (As in Boxing). Two such approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Florida are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA). Florida Boxing Commission Florida State Athletic CommissionWeb Page
Georgia	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	Georgia: 7-31-07: Kickboxing & MMA: The Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission oversees and regulates ALL Amateur and Pro MMA and Boxing, however, they do not oversee or regulate Professional or Amateur Kickboxing. HOWEVER: Any professional or Amateur Kickboxing event needs to be sanctioned by an approved and licensed Kickboxing Sanctioning Body. Georgia charges an annual fee of $1,000.00 for Kickboxing or MMA Sanctioning Bodies to sanction events in Georgia. Wrestling Organizations only pay $100.00. Boxing sanctioning bodies are not charghed any fee. All Professional MMA & Boxing Promoters must be approved by the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission. For Georgia's rules for AMATEUR MMA: CLICK HERE For Georgia's rules for PRO MMA: CLICK HERE Rules for Amateur or Pro Kickboxing could not be found on the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission web site. Overall Rules can be attained by Clicking HERE. MMA Promoters pay an annual fee of $500.00 to be a licensed Promoter. Boxing Promoters pay an annual fee of $150.00 to be a licensed Promoter. Promoters do not have to sanction their events with anyone other than the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission. Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission Web Site
Hawaii	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	Hawaii - 3-18-05: Kickboxing & MMA: Hawaii State Boxing Commission does not regulate MMA or Kickboxing. Alan Taniguchi, Executive Officer, Hawaii State Boxing Commission. Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Hawaii are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
Idaho	-YES- See Below	-YES- Regulated By The Boxing Commission	-YES- See Below	-YES- Regulated By The Boxing Commission
	Idaho - 4-23-07: The State of Idaho welcomes IKF (Kickboxing) & ISCF (MMA) to Idaho as a kickboxing, mixed martial arts sanctioning body. All organization in the state of Idaho must be regulated by the statutes and rules. Kim Aksamit, Technical Records Specialist I, Bureau of Occupational Licenses.
Illinois	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	Please be aware of the following MMA Rule Changes & Additions for Illinois by clicking HERE Illinois - 3-27-05: Pro & Amateur Kickboxing: Not regulated by the boxing commission but must be Sanctioned by a Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Body. Illinois - 3-27-05: Pro & Amateur MMA: Not regulated by the boxing commission but must be Sanctioned by a Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Body. 12-20-06: From Mr. Rafael Caro, Illinois Professional Regulation Department: This "New" MMA requirement list has been created to better reflect the requirements per the State of Illinois' Professional Boxing Act. This should alleviate some stress and make the process a little easier to manage, while still complying with the law. If any of these requirements are not submitted according to their corresponding timeline, any Promoter's request to hold an event can be denied at the discretion of the Illinois State Professional Boxing Board. If you have any questions and/or comments, please feel free to contact Mr. Rafael Caro of the Illinois State Professional Boxing Board Division of Professional Regulation, Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation at (312) 814-2721or by Fax at (312) 814-3145 or by e-mail at rafael.caro@illinois.gov Information must be received 20 Days Prior to Event Event Info (Date, Time, Location, Type, Pro, Am Or Both) Nearest Hospital Info (Name, Address, Phone #, Distance) Latest Fire Inspection Of Venue All documents must be on corresponding business'/company's letterhead. Inspection of Venue must be less than a year old and must be free from any fire code violation. Letter From Security Agency (Illinois Licensed) All documents must be on corresponding business'/company's letterhead. Letter From Sanctioning Body (W/Rep's Name) All documents must be on corresponding business'/company's letterhead. Information must be received 10 Days Prior to Event Contestants' Insurance All documents must be on corresponding business'/company's letterhead Public Liability & Property Damage Insurance. All documents must be on corresponding business'/company's letterhead List Of Officials (Timekeepers', Refs', Judges' Contact Info) If any official(s) change(s), promoter must inform Board of "new" official(s) not more than 48 hours after event. List Of Contestants (Preliminary) Provide list of contestants' contact info (names, addresses and dates of birth), and whether they are professional boxers Letter From Physician (Il Licensed) All documents must be on corresponding business'/company's letterhead. Physician's letter must state that he/she will be present at weigh-in and act as ringside physician for entire event. Letter From Ambulance Company. All documents must be on corresponding business'/company's letterhead. Information must be received 3 Days Prior to Event List Of Contestants (Final) Provide list of contestants' contact info (names, addresses and dates of birth), and whether they are professional boxers Within 48 Hours After Event Event Results BE ADVISED THAT ALL OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ACCORDING TO TIMELINE PROVIDED This list has been created to better reflect the requirements per the Professional Boxing Act and if requirements aren't submitted according to their corresponding timeline, your event can be cancelled. Two of the Approved Sanctioning Bodies by the State of Illinois Department of Financial & Regulation (Boxing Commission) are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA). State Boxing Web Site - N/A
Indiana	-YES- Not Regulated By The State Commission	-YES- Not Regulated By The State Commission	-YES- Not Regulated By The State Commission	-YES- Not Regulated By The State Commission
	Indiana - 10-31-05: Kickboxing & MMA: The State Boxing Commission of Indiana does not regulate Kickbixing or MMA only Professional Boxing. Joanna Holland, Indiana State Commission. Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Indiana are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA). State Boxing Web Site
Iowa	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	5-31-06 - MMA: MMA is legal in Iowa, amatuer requires no state invlovement, and there are no rules, professional is overseen by the boxing commissioner, requires a license and a $5000.00 performance bond for the sales tax and athletic tax, of 5%. Each, contract must be signed between the contestants and the promoter and deliverd to the boxing commissioner 7 days before an event. The commissioner must have a 30 day notice before the event that aN event is going to be held in pro. All rules must be adheared to simular to boxing. Dave Neil Interim Director Iowa Workforce Development Iowa - 3-18-05: Pro Kickboxing: Pro events need to be licensed by the Athletic Commission. Amateur Kickboxing: The Iowa Athletic Commission has no jurisdiction over amateur events. Must have a nationally recognized sanctioning body sanctioning the event not owned or operated by the promoter. Pro MMA: Pro events need to be licensed by the Athletic Commission. Amateur MMA: The Iowa Athletic Commission has no jurisdiction over amateur events. Must have a nationally recognized sanctioning body sanctioning the event not owned or operated by the promoter. Byron Orton, State of Iowa Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Iowa are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA). State Boxing Web Site
Kansas	-YES- Regulated by The Boxing Commission	-YES- Regulated by The Boxing Commission	-YES- Regulated by The Boxing Commission	-YES- Regulated by The Boxing Commission
	8-7-06: Pro & Amateur Kickboxing & Pro & Amateur MMA: Pro and Amateur MMA & Kickboxing are Legal in Kansas. The State of Kansas oversees BOTH Amateur and Professional MMA and Kickboxing. Aaron M. Davis, Boxing Commissioner Kansas Department of Commerce State Boxing Web Site
Kentucky	-YES- Regulated by The Boxing Commission	-YES-	-YES- Not Regulated by The Boxing Commission	-YES- Regulated by The Boxing Commission
	Kentucky - 3-21-05: Pro Kickboxing: Kentucky regulates professional kickboxing per 201 KAR 27: 010. 5-31-06: AMATEUR KICKBOXING & MMA: The State does not oversee any amateur events. (We do not have any jurisdiction over amateur MMA or Kickboxing - Angela Robertson, Board Administrator, Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority ) 5-31-06: Pro MMA: The regulations for Pro MMA will go into effect on July 7, 2006 and these regulations will be posted on the KBWA website www.kbwa.ky.gov as soon as the approved version is ready to be published. Thank you, Angela Robertson, Board Administrator Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority, Department of Public Protection. Two of the Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Kentucky are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA). State Boxing Web Site
Louisiana	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	Pro MMA and Pro Kickboxing are both legal in Louisiana and overseen by the State Athletic/Boxing Commission. 11-5-07: After extensive research, the IKF and ISCF could not find any written legal documentation as to what the exact requirements, rules and regulations are for the State of Louisiana in regards to Amateur MMA or Kickboxing. Wwe cannot confirm or deny any of the "Verbal" or "E-mailed" requirements, rules and regulations we have received. Because of this, We suggest all Louisiana Promoterts contact the State of Louisiana Boxing Commission directly for instructions on what is required to Promote an Amateur or professional event in the State of Louisiana. We found nothing on the State of Louisiana "Emergency Rule" page located HERE in regards to the recent "Emergency Rules" created by the State Of Louisiana Boxing Commission such as the requirement to have more Pro fighters on a show than Amateur fighters. Known as the 50/50 Pro & Amateur rule required by the State Of Louisiana Boxing Commission for Pro and Amateur fight cards. 11-5-07: What we can confirm is; ALL PROMOTERS must first contact the Louisiana State Commission to get approval to have the event. ALL Events, Professional and Amateur MUST BE PRE-APPROVED by the Louisiana State Commission before taking place. A Louisiana Boxing Commission Representative is not required to be present at the event weigh-ins because the approved Sanctioning Body is required to have an Official Event Representative at the event weigh-ins. The ONLY Sanctioning bodies approved in the State of Louisiana for Kickboxing & MMA are the IKF (Kickboxing) the ISCF (MMA) and the ISKA (Kickboxing & MMA) HIV Testing is MANDATORY for ALL AMATEUR KICKBOXERS & MMA Fighters. This is already a mandatory requirement for all Pro Fighters. Tests need to be updated every 6 months. Fighters are required to have and show a copy of their tests from the testing location to the event physician Giving the pre-fight physicals. Failure to show proof of such tests will result in the fighter being pulled from the event. 11-5-07: UNCONFIRMED REQUIREMENTS, RULES & REGULATIONS Until we find legal documentation for the following rules, we cannot confirm or deny if any of the required rules below are actual Rules and Regulations as required by the State of Louisiana Boxing Commission: Promoters cannot book events within 1 - 2 weeks prior or 1-2 weeks following an already scheduled event. Any Promoter approved by the State of Louisiana for their event that wants to have AMATEUR Fights on their event MUST HAVE EQUAL or MORE Professional Fighters than Amateur Fighters. ALL events that have Amateur Bouts MUST make clear in their advertising "This is a mixed Amateur and Professional Fight Event" noted on the event Posters, fliers, TV commercials or Radio commercials when advertising the event. ALL AMATEUR TITLE Bouts MUST be advertised as "AMATEUR TITLE BOUT". During the event, ALL Ring Announcers must announce EVERY AMATEUR bout as "This is an AMATEUR Bout." ALL Amateur events must have a Louisiana Boxing Commission Representative present at their event. The fee to pay the Commission is $200.00 State Boxing Web Site - www.louisianaboxing.org
Maine	-YES- Regulated by The Boxing Commission	-YES- Not Regulated by The Boxing Commission	NO	NO
	11-7-07: KICKBOXING: The State of Maine oversees PROFESSIONAL Kickboxing Only, not Amateur. For Pro Kickboxing fees CLICK HERE. MMA Is Illegal in the State of Maine. Jessica Gawell, Board Clerk for Main Athletic Commission. State Boxing Web Site
Maryland	-YES- Regulated by The Boxing Commission	-YES- Regulated by The Boxing Commission	NO	NO
	11-1-05: The Maryland State Athletic Commission sanctions and regulates professional boxing bouts, amateur kickboxing bouts and professional kickboxing bouts. Both amateur MMA bouts and professional MMA bouts are currently illegal and not permitted in the State of Maryland. ADDITIONAL INFO: The annual fee for a professional boxer's license, amateur kickboxer's license or professional and kickboxer's license is $10.00. An individual must be at least 18 years of age in order to obtain a professional boxer's license, amateur kickboxer's license or professional kickboxer's license. An individual who is over the age of 36 must receive special permission from the Maryland State Athletic Commission in order to obtain a professional boxer's license, amateur kickboxer's license or professional kickboxer's license. (Special permission is granted based upon a Commission review of the boxer's/kickboxer's experience, boxing ability and physical fitness.) Along with the application, the boxer/kickboxer must have a manager, trainer or other qualified person who is certify to the Commission that the applicant is physically competent as a boxer and possesses the skills of a trained boxer/kickboxer. The boxer/kickboxer must also complete a number of medical examinations within 30 days of initial licensure (which is usually within 30 days of the boxer's/kickboxer's first bout that is scheduled to be held in Maryland) and within 30 days of license renewal. These examinations include, but are not limited to, ophthalmological, annual physical (the annual physical exam must be completed within 21 days of both initial licensure and license renewal), and neurological exams. The Commission schedules and pays for the neurological exam only, provided that the neurologist is appointed by the Commission. In addition, the boxer/kickboxer must submit to the Commission negative tests for the HIV virus, Hepatitis B virus and Hepatitis C virus within 30 days of initial licensure, within 30 days of license renewal, and as otherwise directed by the Commission. The boxer/kickboxer must undergo testing for the HIV virus, Hepatitis B virus and Hepatitis C virus at a certified laboratory of his or her choice, and must present the original or certified laboratory negative test results to the Commission in a timely manner. The failure of a boxer/kickboxer to produce the required negative blood tests will result in the ineligibility of the boxer/kickboxer to participate in the contest. Patrick Pannella, Executive Director, Maryland State Athletic Commission State Boxing Web Site
Massachusetts	-YES- Regulated by The Boxing Commission	-YES- Regulated by The Boxing Commission	-YES- Not Regulated by The Boxing Commission	-YES- Not Regulated by The Boxing Commission
	11-7-07 The State Boxing Commission regulates professional and amateur boxing as well as kickboxing in Massachusetts The Commission does not presently have the authority to regulate Mixed Martial Arts events. State Boxing Web Site
Michigan	-YES- Not Regulated by The Boxing Commission	-YES- Not Regulated by The Boxing Commission	-YES- Not Regulated by The Boxing Commission	NO
	Michigan - 5-8-07: Kickboxing, both amateur and pro, is not regulated or licensed in the state of Michigan. Therefore, all issues concerning kickboxing are not relevant. The only sport that is licensed and regulated in Michigan is professional boxing. Kickboxing and other forms of martial arts are not unlike all other sports (baseball, football, basketball, etc.); there is no state involvement whatsoever. Pro MMA: Pro Mixed Martial Arts is NOT legal in the State of Michigan. UPDATE 11-23-07: Amateur MMA: There are only 4 promoters who have been approved to hold mma events in Michigan. They are Dan Severn, Greg Ahrens, Helmkay and Cousineau. Any other promoter will be shut down, will have a cease and desist order issued and will be fined by the State of Michigan. The State recently as of two weeks ago allowed these event to occur with the exceptions listed below. Before that NO MMA events were allowed in the State at all!! Fines, C&D orders, shut downs occurred IF the State heard about these events. If a promoter is considering hosting an mma event, we recommend they contact Barrington Carr at the State of Michigan. The promoters listed above are now operating under a system worked out with the Department such that they would not compromise the boxing regulations. A few of the conditions under which they can fight are: No hitting with a closed fist above the waist Carry medical & hospital coverage of at least $50,000 for each fighter HIV and Hepatitis B & C test for each fighter Post rules regarding striking opponents in promotional materials. This is not to say that the state has sanctioned MMA or set rules under which it may compete. There are otherwise, current legislative efforts to bring MMA under regulations. Two Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Michigan are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (Amateur MMA). Reference Current Law: CLICK HERE. State Boxing Web Site
Minnesota	-YES-	-YES-	NO	-YES-
	Minnesota MMA - 10-2-07: The regulation of mixed martial arts was placed under the authority of the State Boxing Commission by the 2007 legislature (Laws of Minnesota 2007, Chapter 135, Article 3 sections 30-37.) The Boxing Commission membership was expanded from five to nine members with the requirement that at least four members have knowledge about the mixed martial arts industry. The commission was given the authority to adopt unified rules for mixed martial arts. All tough person contests are subject to the American Boxing Commission rules. These changes were effective August 1, 2007. Anita Neumann, Legislative Analyst, House Research Department, Minnesota House of Representatives, 645 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN, 55155, (651) 296-5056 3-26-08: Minnesota State Boxing Commission Executive Director Scott Ledoux informed us that they have been regulating PRO MMA since July of 2007. They plan to start regulating Amateur MMA within the next month, but as of now, it is not regulated AND it is not legal in Minnesota. They do not regulate pro or amateur kickboxing but have plans to start regulating it within this year. State of Minnesota: Scott Ledoux: 612-229-4269, fightingfrenchman2@comcast.net State Boxing Web Site Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Minnesota are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
Mississippi	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	3-23-05: We sanction all Amateur and Pro MMA & Kickboxing. Mississippi law makes it a crime to do so without commission sanction. Jon Lewis, Mississippi Athletic Commission. Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Mississippi are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
Missouri	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	Missouri - 3-17-05: Pro Kickboxing: Regulated By The Boxing Commission. 11-7-07: Amateur Kickboxing: Not regulated by the boxing commission but must have an APPROVED, nationally recognized sanctioning body sanctioning the event not owned or operated by the promoter. 11-7-07: Pro MMA: Regulated By The Boxing Commission. 11-7-07: Amateur MMA: Not regulated by the boxing commission but must have an APPROVED, nationally recognized sanctioning body sanctioning the event not owned or operated by the promoter. Tim Lueckenhoff, State of Missouri. Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Mississippi are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA). State Boxing Web Site
Montana	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	Montana - 3-17-05: No known regulations for either sport, Pro or Amateur. State of Montana Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Montana are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA). State Boxing Web Site
Nebraska	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	February 23, 2008 AMATEUR & PRO MMA: By state statute, the Nebraska Athletic Commission now regulates both amateur and professional MMA as a result of the passage of LB471 during the 2007 Legislative session. For a complete review of the rules and regulations, the NAC website is www.athcomm.state.ne.us Wally Jernigan, Director Nebraska State Athletic Commission, (402) 471-2009 or (402) 669-0312. The commission still does not regulate Kickboxing. Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Nebraska are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA). State Boxing Web Site
Nevada	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	Nevada - 3-17-05: Pro Kickboxing: Regulated By The Boxing Commission. Amateur Kickboxing: Not Regulated by the State Commission but legal. Amateur MMA: 10-26-05: Although not Regulated by the State Commission, any promoter seeking to do an Amateur MMA event must send in a written proposial to the State Commission for approval. The State will still tax the event 4% of the gate and all safety regulations in accordance with the unified rules must be followed. This included MD in attendance and Ambulance present for event. Pro MMA: Regulated By The Boxing Commission. State of Nevada State Boxing Web Site
New Hampshire	Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have Information Please e-mail To Commission Rule Update	Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have Information Please e-mail To Commission Rule Update	Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have Information Please e-mail To Commission Rule Update	Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have Information Please e-mail To Commission Rule Update
New Jersey	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	New Jersey - 3-17-05: All Kickboxing & MMA is regulated by the Boxing Commission. Nick Lembo, State of New Jersey 1-10-08: Two Amateur MMA Sanctioning Bodies have been approved by the State of New Jersey to sanction events provided all rules and regulations required by the New Jersey Athletic Control Board are followed. These two approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of New Jersey for Amateur MMA are the ISCF and the USKBA. Approved Kickboxing Sanctioning Bodies include IKF, USKBA, WKA & ISKA. State Boxing Web Site
New Mexico	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	New Mexico - 3-18-05: All Professional Kickboxing & MMA is regulated by the Boxing Commission. All Amateur MMA is regulated by the Boxing Commission. All Amateur Kickboxing is legal and not regulated by the Boxing Commission. State of New Mexico Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of New Mexico are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA). State Boxing Web Site
New York	-YES-	-YES-	NO	NO
	New York - 3-17-05: Pro Kickboxing: Regulated By The Boxing Commission and can only be sanctioned by the WKA. 11-7-07: Amateur Kickboxing: Not regulated by the boxing commission but must have a nationally recognized sanctioning body approved by the State of New York, sanction the event. Currently WKA, USKBA & USMTA have been approved by the State of New York. Pro or Amateur MMA: Not legal in New York. State of New York State Boxing Web Site
North Carolina	-YES- Must be Sanctioned by a Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Body Approved By the State	-YES- Must be Sanctioned by a Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Body Approved By the State	NO	NO
	5-31-06 MMA: MMA is illegal in North Carolina according to NC General Statue 143-653. The statue reads "Ultimate Warrior (MMA) matches, whether the participants are professional or amateur, are prohibited. No person shall promote, conduct, or engage in ultimate warrior matches." To make MMA legal in North Carolina the General Assembly would have to change the law. Our office would support a change to make MMA legal in our state if the events were supervised and regulated by the North Carolina Boxing Authority. North Carolina - 9-12-05: Pro & Kickboxing: Regulated By The Boxing Commission. Titles and additional sanctioning can only be done by State Approved Sanctioning Bodies. Those approved by the State Boxing Commission of North Carolina are IKF (Kickboxing) & Kick. AMATEUR KICKBOXING: Must be sanctioned by a State Approved Sanctioning Body, approved by the State Boxing Commission of North Carolina. Our state does require a sanctioning body whose rules have been approved by our office to supervise amateur boxing and amateur kickboxing. Those approved by the State Boxing Commission of North Carolina are IKF (Kickboxing) & Kick. Thank you, Roger Hutchings, Boxing Commission, State of North Carolina. State Boxing Web Site
North Dakota	-YES-	-YES-	-SEE BELOW-	-SEE BELOW-
	3-23-05: In North Dakota, Professional Kckboxing is regulated by the Boxing Commission. We do not normally oversee Amateur Kickboxing events. However, they truly have to be amateur and they generally should adhere to the provisions of 53-01-18. Depending on the final decision of the Legislative Assembly currently in session, both Pro and Amateur MMA will either be prohibited or allowed only if regulated. The final decision will be known in another few weeks. Al Jaeger, Secretary of State State of North Dakota Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Body for the State of North Dakota is the IKF (Kickboxing). State Boxing Web Site
Ohio	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	Ohio - 12-29-06: Pro & Amateur Kickboxing & MMA: The Ohio commission regulates all Kickboxing & Mixed Martial Art events - Amateur and Professional. The Ohio Athletic Commission, the successor to the State Boxing Commission, regulates boxing, mixed martial arts, wrestling, kick boxing, karate, tough person contests and Athlete Agents within the State of Ohio in an effort to protect the safety of the participants and the interests of the public. Bernie Profato - Executive Director Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Ohio are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA). State Boxing Web Site
Oklahoma	-YES- Must be Sanctioned by a Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Body	-YES- Regulated By The Boxing Commission	-YES- Must be Sanctioned by a Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Body	-YES- Regulated By The Boxing Commission
	9-12-05, Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission: AMATEUR KICKBOXING: Amateur Kickboxing is legal in Oklahoma as long as it is regulated by a Nationally recognized sanctioning body approved by the Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission. The IKF has been approved by the Oklahoma Commission as an Approved amateur kickboxing Sanctioning Body. PRO KICKBOXING: Pro Kickboxing is legal in Oklahoma and is regulated by the Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission. AMATEUR MMA: Although Amateur MMA is legal in Oklahoma as long as it is regulated by a Nationally recognized sanctioning body approved by the Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission. 5-21-07: The ISCF has been approved by the State of Oklahoma as an Amateur MMA Sanctioning Body However please be aware of the following Amateur MMA Rule changes & additions for Oklahoma by clicking HERE PRO MMA: Pro MMA is legal in Oklahoma and is regulated by the Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission. Joe Miller Administrator Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission 405-271-9444, Ext. 57992. State Boxing Web Site
Oregon	-YES- Promoter required to be licensed. 6% gross receipts tax.	-YES- Promoter required to be licensed. 6% gross receipts tax. Event regulated by Commission.	-YES- Promoter required to be licensed. 6% gross receipts tax.	-YES- Promoter required to be licensed. 6% gross receipts tax. Event regulated by Commission.
	Brad Darcy Director of Boxing & Wrestling Commission State Boxing Web Site
Pennsylvania	-YES- Regulated By The Boxing Commission	-YES- Regulated By The Boxing Commission	NO	NO
	October 4th, 2007: There is no MMA until PA rules have been adopted – They passed the Commission in July – but now must pass the House and Senate Committees – until this time there will be NO MMA in Pennsylvania. Gregory Sirb, Pennsylvania Commission. State Boxing Web Site
Rhode Island	Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have Information Please e-mail To Commission Rule Update	Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have Information Please e-mail To Commission Rule Update	Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have Information Please e-mail To Commission Rule Update	Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have Information Please e-mail To Commission Rule Update
	State Boxing Web Site
South Carolina	-YES-	-YES-	NO	NO
	South Carolina - 3-17-05: Pro Kickboxing: Regulated By The Boxing Commission. Amateur Kickboxing: Not regulated by the boxing commission but must have a nationally recognized sanctioning body sanctioning the event not owned or operated by the promoter. One of the Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of South Carolina is the IKF (Kickboxing). 11-14-07: Pro or Amateur MMA: "No MMA is legal in South Carolina." South Carolina Commission. State Boxing Web Site
South Dakota	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	South Dakota - 3-17-05: According to the Association of Boxing Commissions, (ABC) website There Is No Commission In South Dakota State of South Dakota Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of South Dakota are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).
Tennessee	April 25th, 2008 NO	April 25th, 2008 NO	April 25th, 2008 NO	April 25th, 2008 NO
	April 25th, 2008: According to the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance the ONLY Fight sport legal in the State of Tennessee is PRO BOXING. T. C. A. § 39-17-1102. Prize fighting, sparring and other brutal sports unlawful – Exception. – (a) It is unlawful for any person or persons to engage in what is known as prize fighting or boxing with or without gloves, or in other brutal sport or exhibition, whereby bruising, maiming, or other serious bodily injury may result to the boxers or the participants. (b) This section shall not be construed to apply to football or baseball games, or other sport not of like sort with prize fighting or boxing. (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit or declare unlawful any activity authorized by other provisions of this code when carried out in accordance with the other provisions, or to render any participants of the same liable to the penalties of section (d). (d) All persons engaging in the sports or contests designated in this section either as principals, aids, seconds, or backers, commits a Class C misdemeanor. Provided they are conducted in accordance with the statutes governing the same, boxing and kickboxing events in the state of Tennessee fall within (c) above. The statutes governing boxing and kickboxing events are Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 68-115-101, et seq. State Boxing Web Site
Texas	-NO-	-YES-	-NO-	-YES-
	11-9-05: It was reported to us today by the Texas State Commission that as of September 1st, Texas banned all amateur competition until their new rules and regulations become in place on January 1st, 2006. ( Which did not happen ) These new rules and regulations will surly not help amateur kickboxing or mma in Texas. Some of the new rules will make it very hard for an "Amateur" promoter to hold events there. From what we determined, it was promoters claiming to hold amateur MMA shows that brought about this change. These so called amateur mma events found promoters paying the amateurs like pros. Too bad that kickboxing had to be lumped in with the bad dealings of some Texas MMA promoters. Some of the new rules and regulations will include the requirement of a $15,000 security bond, 3% of gross gate to commission for tax, the promoter company needs to be a licensed non profit organization and several other new requirements. Needless to say, while many are taking a step forward to promote amateur sports, it appears to us, Texas is taking yet another step backwards. Texas - 3-17-05: Pro Kickboxing: Regulated By The Boxing Commission. Pro & Amateur MMA: Regulated By The Boxing Commission. State of Texas State Boxing Web Site
Utah	-YES-	-YES-	-NO-	-YES-
	3-20-07: According to the new Director of the Pete Swazo Utah Athletic Commission (PSUAC - (801) 530-6491), Mr. Mike (Willard) Zollinger, it is OK for a PRO MMA Fighter to fight an AMATEUR Kickboxer in Utah and the bout be called an Amateur bout. Often the PSUAC calls these bouts "Exhibitions" However, the fighters fight FULL CONTACT, there are decisions made and knockouts are even allowed. However again, Mr. Zollinger informed us today that they do not count these as "Real Bouts" and they are not recorded anywhere... Strange.... In addition, since the PSUAC Sanctions ALL Events (Amateur & Pro), no other sanctioning bodies are needed unless the Promoter wants to hold Title Fights. Even then, the PSUAC allow Promoters to create their own Sanctioning Bodies just for this purpose and do not require the sanctioning body to be Nationally Recognized or be independent from the promoter. State Boxing Web Site
Vermont	Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have Information Please e-mail To Commission Rule Update	Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have Information Please e-mail To Commission Rule Update	Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have Information Please e-mail To Commission Rule Update	Unknown As of 3-16-05 If You Have Information Please e-mail To Commission Rule Update
	State Boxing Web Site
Virginia	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	NO
	Virginia - 3-17-05: PRO MMA: Until our new regulations are passed we would not be able to issue a license for a MMA event. We hope we will be able to get the new regulations passed within the next 12 months. PRO Kickboxing: Should a promoter want to put on a pro or pro/am show he has to become licensed as a promoter here. The cost for that license is currently $300. The promoter would have to apply for an event license for each event, 42 rounds or less is currently $1000, more than 42 rounds is currently $2000. Out of that money we pay for the referees, judges, ring physicians, inspectors and time keeper. 10-3-06: AMATEUR MMA & Kickboxing: Any Promoter looking to promote an amateur event in Virginia must contact the Commission for rules approval for the sanctioning body the promoter wishes to use. David L. Holland, Executive Director, Boxing and Wrestling Program - david.holland@dpor.virginia.gov Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Virginia are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA). State Boxing Web Site
Washington State	-YES- SEE BELOW	-YES- Regulated By The State Department of Licensing	-YES- SEE BELOW	-YES- Regulated By The State Department of Licensing
	Washington - 7-16-07: The Washington State Department of Licensing regulates professional kickboxing and Mixed Martial arts. We are not a boxing commission. Promoters of both areas need to file for a Master business license, a promoters license application, and provide a surety bond with power of attorney in the amount of at least minimally $30,000. The only licensing required for the amateur promoter is a master business license and proof of their non-profit status. Bruce W. Tanaka, Professional Athletics, Business and Professions Division Washington State Boxing Commission Web Site
West Virginia	NO	-YES-	NO	NO
	West Virginia- 3-21-05: MMA: UPDATE: 10-3-06: "We think that MMA is Brutal and Dangerous and we will "NEVER" allow ANY such events in our State as long as I am in charge!" Steven A. Allred, Chairman West Virginia Athletic Commission MMA - 3-21-05: New rules and regulations through our State Legislature banned "Ultimate Fighting" and anything resembling this very sport. Obviously, this would incorporate MMA. We do not allow choke holds, submission holds, and contestants must use regulation boxing gloves (which basically does away with grappling) and events must take place in a regulation boxing ring. The movement made by our Legislature was simply for the purposes of "safety" - we do not believe that ultimate fighting type events are safe and do not wish to see such events in our state. Professional Kickboxing: Legal in West Virginia. Amateur Kickboxing: Not allowed. I have never been approached about an amateur kick-boxing event, but our regs / rules state that all amateur contests must follow the rules of the USA Amateur Boxing Federation; however, I will try to review this matter in the coming days to provide you with an answer. Steven A. Allred, Chairman West Virginia Athletic Commission Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of West Virginia are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA). State Boxing Web Site
Wisconsin	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	For Law regarding Kickboxing: CLICK HERE Wisconsin - 3-17-05: The state of Wisconsin does not regulate mixed martial arts or kick boxing on either the amatuer or professional level. Any show held in Wisconsin must be sanctioned by a recognized national kickboxing or MMA sanctioning organization. Kim Prine, Department of Regulation & Licensing Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Wisconsin are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA). State Boxing Web Site
Wyoming	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-	-YES-
	Wyoming - 3-17-05: According to the Association of Boxing Commissions, (ABC) website There Is No Commission In Wyoming. State of Wyoming Two of the approved Nationally Recognized Sanctioning Bodies for the State of Wyoming are the IKF (Kickboxing) and ISCF (MMA).

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