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Mixed-Martial Arts Set To Be First Sporting Event at Las Vegas Sphere

The venue is not designed to hold sports like indoor football, but can easily fit a cage or boxing ring, allowing spectators to feel in the middle of the action.

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A pay-per-view mixed-martial arts card will be the first sports event at Sphere, the spectacular entertainment facility at Las Vegas with a 160,000-square-foot round LED screen and concert-quality sound system. Ethan Miller/Getty Images
GEORGE WILLIS
GEORGE WILLIS

Normally a UFC event is all about the fighters, their records, and the championship belts at stake. UFC 306 Saturday night at Las Vegas is all about the brilliance of the venue.

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GEORGE WILLIS
GEORGE WILLIS

Mr. Willis is an accomplished writer whose career reflects an unwavering dedication to journalism. His unique insights and extensive contributions have been featured in various press outlets. A native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, he and his wife Janelle reside at Aventura, Florida.

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