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Fight promotions in Iowa

3 fight promotions across 3 cities in Iowa. Fight promotions based in Iowa, venues that host cards, and the Iowa athletic commission.

3 fight promotions

Davenport 1Des Moines 1Sioux City 1
Fight promotions across IowaPins are exact; circles mark city centers

Iowa Athletic Commission

Des Moines, IA / Commissions and Sanctioning Bodies

The state athletic commission for Iowa, with offices in Des Moines. 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.

iowadivisionoflabor.gov

Rhythm City Casino Resort

Davenport, IA / Venues and Arenas

Casino resort in Davenport, Iowa, in the Quad Cities, with an event centre used for regional fight cards.

rhythmcitycasino.com

Tyson Events Center

Sioux City, IA / Venues and Arenas

Downtown Sioux City arena in western Iowa, used for hockey, concerts and combat-sports events.

tysoncenter.com

Iowa by category

Venues and Arenas 2Commissions and Sanctioning Bodies 1

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How many fight promotions are in Iowa?

MMA Big Show lists 3 fight promotions in Iowa across 3 cities, led by Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City. New listings are added as we verify them.

Which cities in Iowa have the most fight promotions?

Davenport (1), Des Moines (1), Sioux City (1).

Who sanctions MMA in Iowa?

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 Iowa 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.