If you are a DFW martial arts (MMA) fan and looking for the something cool and fun to do MMA related this summer, you must attend the UFC Fan Expo at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, July 6-7 which is part of UFC International Fight Week.
Thousands of fans from all over the world will celebrate their passion for mixed martial arts (MMA) during the UFC Fan Expo. The two-day event will give fans access to the sport’s biggest names, interact with industry icons along with more than 150 vendors, participate in exhibitions, fighter autograph and training sessions, and enjoy other special events and competitions.
The UFC Fan Expo will culminate with the exciting conclusion of The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale featuring B.J. Penn vs Frankie Edgar on Sunday, July 6 at Mandalay Bay Events Center. Tickets and VIP packages for the UFC Fan Expo are on sale now at www.ufcfanexpo.com.
Tickets for Saturday, July 5 are priced at $45, while tickets for Sunday, July 6 are priced at $40. A two-day pass is also available and is priced at $60. Fans are encouraged to buy their tickets now and save, as ticket pricing will increase at the door.
This marks the fifth UFC Fan Expo held in Las Vegas since its inception in 2009, with additional UFC Fan Expos being held in Boston, London, Toronto and Houston.
UFC International Fight Week is a week long celebration which includes something for everyone from entertainment, dining and arts to charitable events, shopping and, of course, all things UFC. The event will also feature for the first-time ever, two huge fight cards in one weekend in the UFC’s hometown – UFC 175 featuring the co-main events of Chris Weidman vs Lyoto Machida and Ronda Rousey vs Alexis Davis along with The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale.
Other fan favorite activities besides the UFC Fan Expo, will be a pool party with Octagon Girls, training sessions with fighters, a free concert, weigh-ins and more! Tickets and event details are available at www.UFCFightWeek.com.
Kendrick Johnson writes for a daily newspaper and is an independent sports television, and print journalist who has covered championship boxing and UFC Fights, the NBA Finals and done numerous one interviews with some of the biggest names and personalities in sports. He can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @kendrickjohnso