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Unarmed Combat Commission

About the Unarmed Combat Commission

The Unarmed Combat Commission (UCC) PA 403 of 2004, as amended, was created to regulate professional boxing and mixed martial arts.

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Licensing Information

  • Fees

    Initial Application Fees:

    License Type: Initial Fee:
    Amateur Kickboxing $90 -

    • Amateur Kickboxing Application Processing Fee - $45
    • Amateur Kickboxing License Fee - $45
    Amateur Mixed Martial Artist $90 -

    • Amateur Mixed Martial Artist Application Processing Fee - $45
    • Amateur Mixed Martial Artist License Fee - $45
    Amateur Muay Thai $90 -

    • Amateur Muay Thai Application Processing Fee - $45
    • Amateur Muay Thai License Fee - $45
    Professional Boxing $90 -

    • Professional Boxing Application Processing Fee - $45
    • Professional Boxing License Fee - $45
    Professional Kickboxing $90 -

    • Professional Kickboxing Application Processing Fee - $45
    • Professional Kickboxing License Fee - $45
    Professional Mixed Martial Artist $90 -

    • Professional Mixed Martial Artist Application Processing Fee - $45
    • Professional Mixed Martial Artist License Fee - $45
    Professional Muay Thai $90 -

    • Professional Muay Thai Application Processing Fee - $45
    • Professional Muay Thai License Fee - $45
    Professional Bare Knuckle

    $90 -

    • Professional Bare Knuckle Application Processing Fee - $45
    • Professional Bare Knuckle License Fee - $45
    Judge $100 -

    • Judge Application Processing Fee - $30
    • Judge License Fee - $70
    Timekeeper $100 -

    • Timekeeper Application Processing Fee - $30
    • Timekeeper License Fee - $70
    Referee $180 -

    • Referee Application Fee - $30
    • Referee License Fee - $150
    Matchmaker $180 -

    • Matchmaker Application Fee - $30
    • Matchmaker License Fee - $150
    Promoter $800 -

    • Professional Promoter Application Fee - $500
    • Professional Promoter License Fee - $300
    National ID National ID Card Fee - $20
    Federal ID Federal ID Card Fee - $20
    Unarmed Combat Event Unarmed Combat Event Fee - $500

     

    Renewal Information:

    License Type: Renewal Fee: Renews:
    Amateur Kickboxing $45 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    Amateur Mixed Martial Artist $45 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    Amateur Muay Thai $45 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    Professional Boxing $45 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    Professional Kickboxing $45 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    Professional Mixed Martial Artist $45 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    Professional Muay Thai $45 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    Professional Bare Knuckle $45 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    Judge $70 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    Timekeeper $70 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    Referee $150 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    Matchmaker $150 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    Promoter $300 Renewal Fee Every year on August 31.
    National ID N/A The National ID does not renew; however, it expires 5 years after the date of issuance and a new ID will be required.
    Federal ID N/A The Federal ID does not renew; however, it expires 4 years after the date of issuance and a new ID will be required.

     

    Late Renewal Information:

    License Type: Late Renewal Fee: Late Renewal Period:
    Amateur Kickboxing $30 Within 60 days after the expiration date of the license.
    Amateur Mixed Martial Artist $30 Within 60 days after the expiration date of the license.
    Amateur Muay Thai $30 Within 60 days after the expiration date of the license.
    Professional Boxing $30 Within 60 days after the expiration date of the license.
    Professional Kickboxing $30 Within 60 days after the expiration date of the license.
    Professional Mixed Martial Artist $30 Within 60 days after the expiration date of the license.
    Professional Muay Thai $30 Within 60 days after the expiration date of the license.
    Professional Bare Knuckle $30 Within 60 days after the expiration date of the license.
    Judge $30 Within 60 days after the expiration date of the license.
    Timekeeper $30 Within 60 days after the expiration date of the license.
    Referee $30 Within 60 days after the expiration date of the license.
    Matchmaker $30 Within 60 days after the expiration date of the license.
    Promoter $30 Within 60 days after the expiration date of the license.

     

    Relicensure Information:

    License Type: Relicensure Fee:
    Amateur Kickboxing Amateur Kickboxing Relicensure Fee - $120
    Amateur Mixed Martial Artist Amateur Mixed Martial Artist Relicensure Fee - $120
    Amateur Muay Thai Amateur Muay Thai Relicensure Fee - $120
    Professional Boxing Professional Boxing Relicensure Fee - $120
    Professional Kickboxing Professional Kickboxing Relicensure Fee - $120
    Professional Mixed Martial Artist Professional Mixed Martial Artist Relicensure Fee - $120
    Professional Muay Thai Professional Muay Thai Relicensure Fee - $120
    Judge Judge Relicensure Fee - $130
    Timekeeper Timekeeper Relicensure Fee - $130
    Referee Referee Relicensure Fee - $210
    Matchmaker Matchmaker Relicensure Fee - $210
    Promoter Professional Promoter Relicensure Fee - $830
    National ID N/A
    Federal ID N/A

     

    License Reinstatement:

    $45

     

    License Reprint:

    $15 each if lost, stolen, or destroyed.

     

    License Verification:

    $15 for each

  • Official's Certifications

    R 339.203a Licensing requirements; referee, judge, or timekeeper.  

    Rule 203a. (1) An applicant for a license as a referee, judge, or timekeeper shall be not less than 18 years of age.  
    (2) An applicant for a license as a referee shall pass a physical examination.  
    (3) Before licensure, an applicant for a license as a timekeeper, referee, or judge shall  
    provide a completed certification as approved by the department that is available from a recognized authority in unarmed combat sports. A current licensee shall submit a completed certification within 90 days after the effective date of this rule.
    (4) The process established in subrule (3) of this rule shall adhere to all of the following:
    (a) To receive department approval for an event type designated on a participant license, an applicant shall complete a certification specific to that event type.
    (b) The department shall publish a list of acceptable certifications on its website. Certifications that are not listed may be submitted to the department for review and approval.
    (c) A license must not be issued to an applicant if the applicant has any outstanding fines or costs or current suspensions imposed under the act. 

     

     

    Pursuant to Rule 339.203a, the following are acceptable certifications for Referees and Judges.  Please note that an official may only serve as a Referee or Judge in the sport types they are certified in and have received departmental approval. This will become effective on July 10, 2026, for new officials.  Officials who hold a current, active license have until October 8, 2026, to obtain or provide current certifications to the department for approval.

     

    If you have obtained certification from an organization not listed below, please provide that certification to the department to review. You may contact the department at LARA-UnarmedCombat@Michigan.gov

     

     

    Boxing Judge and Referee Certifications:

    Association of Boxing Commissions
    USA Boxing, Level I, II, or III
    International Boxing Association, R&J Course, 1 Star or higher

     

    MMA Judge and Referee Certifications:

    C.O.M.M.A.N.D.
    Association of Boxing Commissions
    Herb Dean
    International Mixed Martial Arts Federation

     

    Muay Thai Judge and Referee Certifications:

    Association of Boxing Commissions
    Muay Thai Official USA – Pete Peterson’s Officials Intensive

     

    Kickboxing Judge and Referee Certifications:

    Association of Boxing Commissions
    World Kickboxing Organization
    International Sport Kickboxing Association

     

    Bare Knuckle Judge and Referee Certifications:

    Association of Boxing Commissions

  • Training for Officials

    The following trainings for officials are available through the Association of Boxing Commissions. Registration and payment can be completed on their website at ABC Boxing.

    ABC Boxing & MMA, Judge and Referee Training. Brighton, Michigan, Sept. 19 & 20, 2026