Combative Sport
Professional Combative Sport
Professional combative sports in Manitoba are sanctioned by the Manitoba Combative Sports Commission in accordance with the Combative Sport Amendment Act (PDF). The MCSC licenses promoters, fighters, and officials in professional boxing and professional mixed martial arts (MMA), and sanctions all professional contests or exhibitions.
Visit the MCSC’s website to learn more: Manitoba Combative Sports Commission
Amateur Combative Sport
Amateur combative sport in Manitoba is growing. Many diverse combative sport organizations and clubs provide participants with opportunities to practice, train and compete. The Department works together with the combative sports community to ensure Manitoba athletes have opportunities to pursue their sport of choice in a safe environment.
The Combative Sport Amendment Act (PDF) (Bill 40) was introduced in spring 2023 and received royal assent on May 30, 2023. Once the Act comes into force, the MCSC will oversee and sanction designated amateur combative sport in addition to professional combative sport.
