Combat sports are officially allowed to return to the fight capital of the world.
In a virtual meeting Wednesday morning, the Nevada State Athletic Commission approved both mixed martial arts and boxing events to go on without crowds, starting immediately. The UFC will re-open Nevada’s live sports lineup after a two-month hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic with cards scheduled for each of the next two Saturdays at the promotion’s Apex facility.
“Throughout this process, we’ve been working hand-in-glove with the UFC,” said Bob Bennett, executive director of the NSAC. “I’m aware of their operations plans and everything is moving according to their operation plans and our protocols.