Nevada commission approves July 3 for UFC 116 event in Las Vegas

The Ultimate Fighting Championship officially has reserved July 3 for an event in Las Vegas.

MMAjunkie.com first reported in February that the the promotion planned to host UFC 116 during the Fourth of July weekend slot with a likely headliner featuring UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar.

The NSAC has since approved the date for the MGM Grand Garden Arena.


The Ultimate Fighting Championship officially has reserved July 3 for an event in Las Vegas.

MMAjunkie.com first reported in February that the the promotion planned to host UFC 116 during the Fourth of July weekend slot with a likely headliner featuring UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar.

The NSAC has since approved the date for the MGM Grand Garden Arena.