Announcement for the Office of Combative Sports

COMMAND MMA Referee and Judge Course

Oct. 10 and 11, 2026, Hinckley

Hosted by the Minnesota Office of Combative Sports and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Department of Athletic Regulation, Big John McCarthy's Command MMA Referee and Judge Two-Day Course will bypass the basics of officiating and focus on establishing proven referee mechanics, theoretical problem-solving, judging criteria and the "why" behind what every MMA official must know and do. Learn more and register.

Legislative changes

Summary of 2024 Office of Combative Sports legislative changes.

Summary of 2023 Office of Combative Sports legislative changes.