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Dana White Expects UFC 306 at Las Vegas Sphere to Be a 'Game Changer' for All Sports

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UFC President Dana White says that hosting Sunday's UFC 306 at the Sphere in Las Vegas will change the sports landscape for more than just mixed martial arts.

The $20 million event will mark the first live sports event to take place in front of the Sphere's 160,000-square-foot wraparound screen.

"I truly believe that this event is going to be such a game changer," White said Thursday, per Mark Anderson of the Associated Press. "It's the first time that entertainment and sports truly come together.