Nevada State Athletic Commission no longer releasing official fighter purses

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nuraknu

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As of July 2020, the Nevada Athletic Commission has made all combat sports purses confidential, further reducing public access to information about fighter pay in both MMA and boxing.

When asked about this seemingly sudden change, Bloody Elbow was referred by a public records official to the NSAC’s statement on the matter. As it turns out, the move to confidentiality has actually been in the works for more than a year....

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As of July 2020, the Nevada Athletic Commission has made all combat sports purses confidential, further reducing public access to information about fighter pay in both MMA and boxing.

When asked about this seemingly sudden change, Bloody Elbow was referred by a public records official to the NSAC’s statement on the matter. As it turns out, the move to confidentiality has actually been in the works for more than a year....

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Well to be honest why should fighter purses be readily available information? It isn't something that happens at other businesses.
 

SuperPig

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Well to be honest why should fighter purses be readily available information? It isn't something that happens at other businesses.
It is in sports.

But it's odd.

Supposedly it provides more information to athletes so that they can negotiate better.