The first major sporting event on the Las Vegas Strip since Sunday’s mass shooting is under way at T-Mobile Arena.
The UFC never considered canceling tonight’s pay-per-view card. That doesn’t mean the locally based promotion ignored the tragedy.
It’s pledged $1 million to the victims, and plans to have several tributes tonight on a pay-per-view dedicated to the city of Las Vegas. Additionally, the UFC gave away free tickets to first responders.
They’ll get to cheer on a couple of local fighters on the main card, which will start momentarily. Rising star Kevin Lee, who trains at Xtreme Couture, will fight for the interim lightweight title in the main event against Tony Ferguson.