BAD MMA - The origins of combat™ » President Chris https://www.badmma.com The BADDEST Brand on the Planet™ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:58:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 UFC Considering Hosting an Event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway https://www.badmma.com/ufc-considering-hosting-an-event-at-las-vegas-motor-speedway.html https://www.badmma.com/ufc-considering-hosting-an-event-at-las-vegas-motor-speedway.html#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:04:07 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/ufc-considering-hosting-an-event-at-las-vegas-motor-speedway.html The Ultimate Fighting Championship is considering hosting an event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway later this year the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on Monday. Speedway president Chris Powell approached UFC president Dana White and UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta about the idea on Friday when Powell and White were inducted into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame. Powell said the idea makes sense, “because we put on big events, and they put on big events.” White was open to the offer. “I like it,” said White. “It would be cool as hell, and we have a few fights coming up that could pull it off.” Powell said his initial vision was to erect a temporary bowl in the infield for a better view of the action in the 1,200 acre complex.

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]]> https://www.badmma.com/ufc-considering-hosting-an-event-at-las-vegas-motor-speedway.html/feed 0 UFC reportedly considering a major show at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2013 https://www.badmma.com/ufc-reportedly-considering-a-major-show-at-las-vegas-motor-speedway-in-2013.html https://www.badmma.com/ufc-reportedly-considering-a-major-show-at-las-vegas-motor-speedway-in-2013.html#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:45:00 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/ufc-reportedly-considering-a-major-show-at-las-vegas-motor-speedway-in-2013.html We’ve heard about the UFC’s plans for stadium shows. But a speedway show? It’s not as farfetched as you might think. The organization is considering a show at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, potentially as soon as September, the Las Vegas Review-Journal today reported. The report cited UFC President Dana White and Las Vegas Motor Speedway President Chris Powell, who are both in support of the idea.

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