Website design By BotEap.comWhen it comes to Colorado MMA, you can’t ignore the fight promotions and their respective promoters who provide mixed martial arts fans with several great “fight moments” each year across the region. Some of these organizations have been around for years, while others seek to consolidate their position in growing market share.

Website design By BotEap.comAs we look at the top 5, you need to take into account the time set, the impact on Colorado MMA, the number of fights per year, etc. With that said, every promotion listed showcases a quality product for fans, with no one leaving disappointed. We are fortunate to live in a state where so many thriving promotions put out exciting cards almost every month.

Website design By BotEap.comLet’s get right to that. Here are the top 5 current Colorado MMA promotions and a brief rundown of what each brings to the table:

Website design By BotEap.com1.) Ring of Fire Promoter: Sven Bean – Everyone’s grandfather. The Colorado fight promo most state fans think of first in terms of Colorado MMA. I went to my first Ring of Fire show when the fights were held at Castle Rock, and I was never disappointed. The first promotion card was held on March 18, 2000 and featured prominent wrestlers Nathan Marquardt and Leonard Garcia. Ring Of Fire has seen many other high-profile fighters, including Eliot Marshall, Mike Nickels, Donald Cerrone, Shane Carwin, Carlos Condit, and Duane Ludwig, to name just a few.

Website design By BotEap.com2.) MMA kickdown Promoter: Steve Alley – In a close second, the Kickdown MMA promotion has been holding fights in both Colorado and Wyoming for years, becoming a staple of the Colorado MMA scene. The first promotions fight took place in Golden on February 23, 2002. The Red Lion Hotel Ballroom in Denver is where most of the Kickdown MMA events take place, creating a great atmosphere for a fight night. .

Website design By BotEap.com3.) Fight to win Promoter: Seth Daniels – One of the newer promotions, Fight To Win has been hosting events since early 2008 and is quickly becoming one of the top promotions in Colorado. At the time of this writing, Seth Daniels had just made Colorado history with “The Professionals,” considered the first professional card in the state. Fight To Win also hosts the occasional Tournament Of Champions grappling competitions, which are welcomed in the region as much as they are needed.

Website design By BotEap.com4.) Rocky Mountain Bad Boy Promoter: Keith Schmeltzer – Promoting MMA cards in both Denver and Greeley, RMBB has been hosting shows since 2005. The RMBB crowds are some of the best, as there is something about gathering fans at Red and Jerry’s in Denver. and at Island Grove events. Downtown in Greeley adding to the buzz in the air on fight night. Also, there was a need for MMA fights in Northern Colorado that RMBB has filled very well.

Website design By BotEap.com5.) Without extreme mercy fight Promoter: Natalie Mort – NME Fighting generally holds their events at the Colorado Springs City Auditorium and has been doing so since 2007. No Mercy Extreme Fighting was slightly outperformed by RMBB due to the number of years in operation, but definitely It is a top 5 Promotion in the state, holding several events a year. Look at them!

Website design By BotEap.com** Honorable Mention ** Bring The Thunder MMA Promoter: Leister Bowling – Colorado’s most recent promotion (at the time of writing) began with a bang on September 11, 2010 at the CSU-Pueblo campus. The event featured a stacked card featuring Colorado’s own Eliot Marshall in the main event and a guest appearance by Shane Carwin. With Bowling’s strong ties to the fighting game, keep an eye out for Bring The Thunder MMA to remove someone from this list in 2011.

Website design By BotEap.comObviously, we are lucky to be MMA fans and reside in Colorado as all the promotions here have something to offer. It really is about taking time to enjoy Colorado MMA.

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