LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Earlier than the doorways formally open to the general public, 8 Information Now obtained an unique first take a look at UFC X, some of the thrilling fan occasions in fight sports activities.
UFC X is the crown jewel of Worldwide Struggle Week, and it takes over greater than 200,000 sq. ft of the Las Vegas Conference Heart this Friday and Saturday.
UFC’s Vice President of World Advertising and Fan Engagement, Hugo Coreas, gave us a behind-the-scenes tour of this absolutely immersive two-day fan fest that brings followers face-to-face with UFC champions and Corridor of Famers.
One of many standout options? An precise UFC Octagon, the place followers can step inside, maintain a championship belt, and take images!
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come in and actually step into the 30-foot Octagon, which is what we use,” Coreas mentioned.
Hugo additionally confirmed off a number of the occasion’s most buzzworthy activations, together with the Meta AI Final Barbershop, the place followers can use AI to preview a UFC-inspired haircut. And for those who just like the look? Barbers and stylists are on-site to make it occur.
Visitors may attempt their hand on the Placing Problem. A punching machine that reveals how highly effective your strike is. With the report set at 823 kilos of drive, Good Day Las Vegas Reporter JC Fernandez managed to get simply over 600.
Different UFC X highlights embody:
Autograph classes with over 50 UFC athletes and legends
Dwell Q&A panels with UFC stars
A WWE WrestleMania memorabilia show
An opportunity to see Dana White’s Warfare Room
Followers may store unique merchandise on the UFC Retailer, which is open to the general public. No admission ticket is required to entry the shop.
It is usually a family-friendly expertise! Children 12 and below get in free with a paid grownup ticket.
“We welcome thousands of people from around the world to enjoy combat sports at UFC,” Coreas added.
As Hugo shared, that is all a part of UFC Worldwide Struggle Week, which incorporates the UFC Corridor of Fame Induction Ceremony taking place tonight at T-Cell Area, the place The Rock is scheduled to look! UFC X runs Friday and Saturday on the Las Vegas Conference Heart.
For extra data, go to www.ufc.com/ufcx
