While it is being labeled UFC Vegas 71, it should be noted this event isn’t actually taking place in Las Vegas. It’s taking place in nearby Paradise, Nevada. Of course, a good chunk of the Vegas strip is in Paradise, so there’s a large chunk of people who would say it’s the “same difference.”
The preliminary contests are an interesting grab bag of fights. There’s a couple of promising debutants with red flags, some longtime veterans, a few up-and-comers, and others who are fighting for their UFC employment.
In a bit of an unusual situation, the fighter who appears to be getting the most attention has nothing to do with his performance in the cage.