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Approved: UFC, boxing to return to Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Nevada State Athletic Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday morning to bring back UFC and boxing to Las Vegas.

A professional mixed martial arts event has been approved to be held on May 30 and another on June 6 at UFC Apex and to be televised on ESPN/ESPN+.

The commission also voted to permit a professional boxing event on June 9 and another on June 11 at MGM Grand, and to be televised on ESPN/ESPN+.

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