UFC 116 targeted for July 3 at MGM Grand Garden Arena, could mark Lesnar’s return

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will stay home for its Fourth of July weekend event, and the show now has a likely venue: the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

MMAjunkie.com first reported earlier this month that UFC officials plan to host a July 3 show, likely to be UFC 116, in Las Vegas and that UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar could make his return at the event.

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has since received a request from the UFC for the July 3 event date and venue.


The Ultimate Fighting Championship will stay home for its Fourth of July weekend event, and the show now has a likely venue: the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

MMAjunkie.com first reported earlier this month that UFC officials plan to host a July 3 show, likely to be UFC 116, in Las Vegas and that UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar could make his return at the event.

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has since received a request from the UFC for the July 3 event date and venue.