Chat transcript: Keith Kizer, executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission

Hello. I want to thank the Sun for having me on.

The referee, who has done over 100 championship bouts, determined that Lorenzo could not continue due to an intentional foul (Soto hit Lorenzo in the back of the head while Lorenzo was down). Under the rules, the result is a DQ loss for Soto.

It depends on how the UFC priced the tickets (with which the Commission has nothing to do). It should certainly be in the top 5 MMA gates of all-time (at the very least).

We all hope so. Boxers are amazing athletes, and to have an exciting heavyweight division certainly bodes well for the sport.

EliteXC has recently filed a promoter's application, which should be on a Commission meeting within the next 45 days. I know they really want to do a show in Nevada, and I think they would do well here.

Affliction has not yet filed an application.

The most difficult part is making sure the athletes are well matched. The earloer the career, the more difficult it is to know a fighter's true skill.

In Nevada, whenever there is a controversial stoppage (or non-stoppage) I always ask the referee to explain his or her reasoning. The other referees at the card also give input.

The Commission relies heavily on the skill, experience and vantage point of the referee. The only thing I tell a referee is that if he or she thinks the fight needs to be stopped, then stop it.

The Commission changed the glove weights for boxers over 135 lbs. but not more than 147 lbs. from 8 oz. to 10 oz. to see if such a change could improve safety. After an 18-month study, the data was unclear as to which glove weight, if either, was safer. Therefore, the Commissioners decided to give the boxers the choice, as opposed to making it for them. Now boxers in that weight range can choose which size gloves to use (of course both boxers must use the same size).

Thank you all for the questions. I always appreciate feedback and comments.