Combative Sports Commission

All boxing, kickboxing, mixed fighting style competitions, or sparring exhibitions held in North Dakota must comply with city ordinances , in addition to NDCC and North Dakota Administrative Code (NDAC) requirements.

• The Office of the Secretary of State does not regulate tribal events.
• All boxing or sparring exhibitions conducted by bona fide educational institutions or by national amateur boxing associations or their local affiliates are exempt from chapter 53-01.
• Boxing, kickboxing, or sparring exhibitions may not be held in cities where ordinances make these contests or exhibition illegal.

• Combative Sports Commissioner – North Dakota Secretary of State, responsible for the sanctioning of combative sports in North Dakota.
• Commission Member – One of nine persons delegated by the Commissioner to assist and advise in the administration of events.
• Director – Lead commissioner assigned to collaborate with all parties in preparation for an event, and is responsible for directing events, procedures, and communication with Promoter and Commission Members. 
• NDSOS Staff – Responsible for coordination of licensing with promoter, contestants, and licensees; will address general queries, manage records, and support preparation and carrying out of the event. 
• Promoter – Responsible for the coordination of the event venue, contestants, and licensees and all communication with the NDSOS. Additional responsibilities of the Promoter are detailed under the Procedures section of this document.
• Contestant – Individual fighting in contest or match. Additional responsibilities of the Contestant are detailed in the Contestant Operating Procedure document.
• Non-Contestant Licensee – In addition to the promoter and contestant, the role of Cornerperson/Second, Judge, Knockdown Counter, Manager, Matchmaker, Physician, Referee, or Timekeeper that play a role at the event and have at least one year of verifiable experience and proficiency in either amateur or professional combative fight style competition.

Payment and Refunds

Licenses may be paid by cash, check, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express).

Credit card payments must be processed by phone or via Secure File Transfer.&

The Secretary of State issues refunds under limited circumstances, including system and administrative errors.

Contact us if you believe you have been overcharged and have not received a refund.

Promoter Fees

Event Approval Deposit - $1,000 per event

• Must be paid to reserve future date for event. 
• Balance of total event costs calculated and due upon conclusion of event.

Promoter  - License $250 per event type

• Boxing
• Mixed Fighting Style
• Kick Boxing

Contestant Fees

Contestant - License $25 per license type

• Boxing
• Mixed Fighting Style – Professional
• Mixed Fighting Style – Amateur
• Kickboxing 

Non-Contestant License Fees

If more than one license, the licensee may only be required to pay the fee for the highest priced license the person is issued.

• Cornerperson/Second/Trainer - $25
• Judge - $25
• Knockdown Counter - $25
• Manager - $50
• Matchmaker - $50
• Physician – No Fee
• Referee - $25
• Ring Announcer – No Fee
• Timekeeper $25

Proposed changes to the administrative rules relating to combative sports are currently under consideration. To view the proposed changes and opportunities for providing comments, visit the Administrative Rules Updates page.

Combative Sports Related Statutes and Rules

• NDCC ch. 53-01
• NDAC Boxing - ch. 72-02.2-01.1
• NDAC Mixed Fighting Style - ch. 72-02.2-02 

2024

• No Matches

2023

• No Matches

2022

• No Matches

2021

• Toros Boxing Promotions LLC (December 4, 2021)
  Butler Arena - West Fargo, ND

2020

• No Matches

2019

• MPX Promotions and Barbot Boxing (March 2, 2019)
  The Delta Hotel by Marriott - Fargo, ND

2018

• Red Weasel Promotions (November 2, 2018)
  Fort Yates, ND
• Quicksilver Hill Sports and Entertainment (February 10, 2018)
  Fargo, ND

2025

• Throne MMA (May 10, 2025)
  Butler Machinery Arena - West Fargo, ND

2024

• MPX Promotions (November 16, 2024)
  Sky Dancer Casino & Resort - Belcourt, ND
• Throne MMA (October 19, 2024)
  Alerus Center - Grand Forks, ND
• MPX Promotions (August 31, 2024)
  Sky Dancer Casino & Resort - Belcourt, ND
• Throne MMA (May 18, 2024)
  Alerus Center - Grand Forks, ND

2023

• Captain's Fight Club, LLC (January 21, 2023)
  Butler Arena - West Fargo, ND

2022

• DreamFC, LLC (September 10, 2022)
  Veteran's Memorial Arena - West Fargo, ND
• Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (May 6, 2022)
  Veteran's Memorial Arena - West Fargo, ND

2021

• Captain's Fight Club, LLC (November 19, 2021)
  Avalon Events Center - Fargo, ND
• North Star Combat, LLC (August 14, 2021)
  Veteran's Memorial Arena - West Fargo, ND

2020

• Red Weasel Promotions (January 11, 2020)
  Prairie Knights Casino - Fort Yates, ND

2019

• No Matches

2018

• MPX Promotions (November 10, 2018)
  Fargo, ND

Promoter

Promoter – responsible for the coordination of the event venue, contestants, and licensees and all communication with the NDSOS. Detailed responsibilities of the promoter are outlined under the Promoter Procedures document.

• Promoter Standard Operating Procedures
• Promoter License (SFN 58402)
• North Dakota Event Approval (SFN 59567)
• Notification of Contest (SFN 58401)

Contestant/Fighter

Contestant – individual fighting in contest or match. Detailed responsibilities of the contestant are outlined in the Contestant Operating Procedure document.

• Contestant Standard Operating Procedures
• Contestant License Application (SFN 11720)
• ABC Boxer's Federal Identification Card Application
• Association of Boxing Commissions Mixed Martial Arts National Identification Card Application Form
• Authorization for Consent and Use of Protected Health Information (PHI) (SFN 62213)
• Cornerpersons Notification (SFN 62034)

Non-Contestant/Other Miscellaneous Licenses

Non-Contestant Licensee – In addition to the promoter and contestant, each person that serves the role of Cornerperson/Second, Judge, Knockdown Counter, Manager, Matchmaker, Physician, Referee, or Timekeeper at the event must be licensed and have at least one year of verifiable experience and proficiency in either amateur or professional combative fight style competition. 

• Non-Contestant License Application (SFN 11710)

Appeals

NDAC 72-02.2-01.1-27. Appeal from actions of the commissioner or commission. An applicant or licensee may appeal any action of the commissioner or commission under this chapter in denying, suspending, refusing to renew, or revoking a license. The appeal must be performed in accordance with the provisions of NDCC ch. 28-32.