The UFC has long been considered Las Vegas’ home team, but the community now has a few more traditional sporting franchises, as well, including the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights and the United Soccer League’s Las Vegas Lights FC.
The Lights held a UFC Night this past weekend, and UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin and current UFC contenders Joseph Benavidez and Claudia Gadelha recently were on hand to represent the promotion at a pre-game fanfest, as well as during a few halftime activities.
While all three of the fighters proved to be a hit with fans, their soccer skills weren’t quite on par with their fighting prowess. MMAjunkie’s Ken Hathaway was on hand to document the evening, which Las Vegas Lights owner and CEO Brett Lashbrook hopes will become a tradition moving forward as the team continues to “support all things that are Las Vegas.”
Based on our initial scouting report, the crossover isn’t likely to include any playing time anytime soon.
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