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Editorial: Nevada decision to not disclose fighter pay is a blessing for UFC

The number of major athletic commissions that disclose fighter payouts is down to one, as Nevada no longer provides this information.

The Nevada State Athletic Commission changed its approach, in part to avoid competition with states that do not disclose fighter pay, such as New York. The only major athletic commission that continues to provide fighter pay is California.

Nevada could benefit from this change — the UFC held three events in the state in 2019 — which was the same number New York hosted last year. However, the biggest winner might be the UFC, especially considering the number of fight cards scheduled at UFC Apex in Las Vegas due to COVID-19.