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The Colorado Office of Combative Sports and Colorado Combative Sports Commission (Office) is responsible for all rules to regulate the conduct, promotion and performance of boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts in the state. The Office licenses participants, seconds, officials, and promoters. Licensure is mandatory in Colorado. The Office's purpose is to protect the safety of participants and promote the public trust and confidence in the conduct of professional boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts by regulating four professions that relate to the operation of live professional events, performances, and contests held in Colorado.The Office's activities include licensing, bout approvals, determination of discipline, and enforcement of discipline for those who violate the Colorado Statutes and the Office of Boxing Rules. The seven-member Commission is comprised of three members appointed by the Governor, one member appointed by the Senate President, and one member appointed by the Speaker of the House. In addition, there are two non-voting members who are licensed physicians and serve as advisors to the commission and the office.