Fight promotions in New York
8 fight promotions across 6 cities in New York. Fight promotions based in New York, venues that host cards, and the New York athletic commission.
New York State Athletic Commission
The state athletic commission for New York, with offices in New York. It licenses promoters, fighters, referees and judges, approves and supervises professional and amateur boxing and MMA events, and enforces the unified rules and medical requirements at those cards.
Oneida Indian Nation Athletic Commission
Tribal athletic commission headquartered in Verona, NY. It licenses fighters, seconds and officials and regulates the professional and amateur combat-sports cards staged on its nation's lands. Listed as a member commission by the Association of Boxing Commissions.
Seneca Nation of Indians Athletic Commission
Tribal athletic commission headquartered in Salamanca, NY. It licenses fighters, seconds and officials and regulates the professional and amateur combat-sports cards staged on its nation's lands. Listed as a member commission by the Association of Boxing Commissions.
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Department of Athletic Regulation
Tribal athletic commission headquartered in Akwesasne, NY. It licenses fighters, seconds and officials and regulates the professional and amateur combat-sports cards staged on its nation's lands. Listed as a member commission by the Association of Boxing Commissions.
Madison Square Garden
The arena on Pennsylvania Plaza in Manhattan that bills itself as the world's most famous, and the traditional home of big-fight boxing in New York. It also hosts UFC cards, the Knicks and the Rangers.
Turning Stone Resort Casino
Oneida Indian Nation resort casino in Verona, central New York. Its event center is a regular host of professional boxing cards, which the nation's own athletic commission sanctions.
Star Boxing
Boxing promotional company founded by Joe DeGuardia, based in Westchester County just north of New York City. It runs club shows and championship cards in the New York metro area and beyond.
Ring of Combat
Long-running New York/New Jersey MMA promotion run by former world kickboxing champion Lou Neglia, known as a feeder show that has sent many fighters on to the UFC and Bellator. Operated from Neglia's Brooklyn base.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How many fight promotions are in New York?
MMA Big Show lists 8 fight promotions in New York across 6 cities, led by New York, Verona, Akwesasne. New listings are added as we verify them.
Which cities in New York have the most fight promotions?
New York (2), Verona (2), Akwesasne (1), Brooklyn (1), Salamanca (1).
Who sanctions MMA in New York?
Most states regulate professional and amateur combat sports through an athletic commission or a delegated sanctioning body. The commission listing on this page links to current rules and licensing.
How do fighters get booked on New York shows?
Through their coach or a matchmaker. Regional promotions publish contact details for matchmakers on their sites; a licensed coach and a current medical clearance are usually required.