Fight promotions in New Mexico

7 fight promotions across 4 cities in New Mexico. Fight promotions based in New Mexico, venues that host cards, and the New Mexico athletic commission.

7 fight promotions

Albuquerque 3 Santa Fe 2 Rio Rancho 1 Santa Ana Pueblo 1

Fight promotions across New MexicoPins are exact; circles mark city centers

New Mexico Athletic Commission

Santa Fe, NM / Commissions and Sanctioning Bodies

The state athletic commission for New Mexico, with offices in Santa Fe. 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.

rld.nm.gov

Rio Rancho Events Center

Rio Rancho, NM / Venues and Arenas

Arena in Rio Rancho outside Albuquerque - formerly the Santa Ana Star Center - used for hockey, concerts and New Mexico fight cards.

rioranchoeventscenter.com

Sandia Resort & Casino

Albuquerque, NM / Venues and Arenas

Pueblo of Sandia resort casino north of Albuquerque. Its amphitheatre and event centre stage boxing and MMA cards in New Mexico.

sandiacasino.com

Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel

Santa Ana Pueblo, NM / Venues and Arenas

Pueblo of Santa Ana casino north of Albuquerque, with an events centre used for New Mexico boxing and MMA cards.

santaanastar.com

Route 66 Casino Hotel

Albuquerque, NM / Venues and Arenas

Laguna Pueblo casino west of Albuquerque on Interstate 40. Its Legends Theater hosts boxing and MMA cards.

rt66casino.com

Isleta Resort & Casino

Albuquerque, NM / Venues and Arenas

Pueblo of Isleta resort south of Albuquerque; its showroom hosts boxing and MMA events in New Mexico.

isleta.com

Pueblo of Pojoaque Athletic Commission

Santa Fe, NM / Commissions and Sanctioning Bodies

Tribal athletic commission headquartered in Santa Fe, NM. 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.

New Mexico by category

Venues and Arenas 5 Commissions and Sanctioning Bodies 2

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How many fight promotions are in New Mexico?

MMA Big Show lists 7 fight promotions in New Mexico across 4 cities, led by Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho. New listings are added as we verify them.

Which cities in New Mexico have the most fight promotions?

Albuquerque (3), Santa Fe (2), Rio Rancho (1), Santa Ana Pueblo (1).

Who sanctions MMA in New Mexico?

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 Mexico 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.