UFC Fan Expo Schedule: UFC 189, IMMAF World Championships and more

The UFC have announced a series of events which will take place throughout the city during the week. It was revealed today by the organization that The Ultimate Fighter: Finale has been moved to Vegas from South Florida and will take place at the MGM Grand, the same venue which will host UFC 189: Aldo v McGregor the night before.

The UFC’s 4th annual International Fight Week will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada on the week ending Sunday 12th July.

The events scheduled throughout the week include kickboxing (hosted by ISKA and WAKO), grappling (hosted by USBJJF and USJJO) events and also the IMMAF Amateur MMA World Championships which include teams representing the Republic of Ireland coached by John Kavanagh and Northern Ireland coached by Rodney Moore.

The Irish team is set to feature amateur standouts such as James Gallagher, Frans Mlambo, Sinead Kavanagh and Kiefer Crosbie.

Carl McNally, Ross McCorriston, Steven Moore, Glenn Irvine, Mark McGlinchey and Denis Perry are among the prospects that will represent Northern Ireland.

The championships will be streamed live on UFC FightPass.

There will also be the usual fight week festivities and chances for fans to meet UFC stars throughout the week including an unveiling of the new UFC Kit on Friday at the MGM Grand.

Tickets for UFC Fan Expo are currently on sale at UFCFanExpo.com with two day passes beginning at $60 online and $65 onsite. One-day passes begin at $35 online and $45 onsite. Events are subject to change.

The following events are currently scheduled for UFC International Fight Week:

Wednesday, July 8

·       IMMAF Amateur MMA World Championships at The Flamingo (beginning Monday, July 6)

·       Official UFC 189 Open Workouts

·       UFC Community Day

Thursday, July 9

·       IMMAF Amateur MMA World Championships at The Flamingo

·       USJJO Ju-Jitsu National Championships at Harrah’s Las Vegas

·       Liquid pool party at Aria hosted by UFC stars

·       Official UFC 189 press conference at MGM Grand

·       Charity bowling at Brooklyn Bowl with UFC fighters

Friday, July 10

·       UFC Fan Expo (Day I)

o   USBJJF American Jiu Jitsu Championships (Gi and No Gi)

o   WAKO North American Amateur Kickboxing Championship

o   ISKA Vegas Open

o   The Ultimate Wrestling Championships

·       UFC Gym® Fitness Challenge ($35,000 Prize Money)

·       Official UFC 189 Weigh-In at MGM Grand Garden Arena

·       Official UFC 189 UFC Kit Unveil at MGM Grand Garden Arena

·       Meet UFC stars as they takeover downtown Las Vegas

·       UFC presents free concert at Fremont Street Experience

·       USJJO Ju-Jitsu US International Open at Harrah’s Las Vegas

Saturday, July 11

·       UFC Fan Expo (Day II)

o   IMMAF Amateur MMA World Championships Finals

o   USBJJF American Kids Jiu Jitsu Championships

o   WAKO North American Amateur Kickboxing Championship

o   ISKA Vegas Open

o   The Ultimate Wrestling Championships

·       Ulti-man 5k with UFC President Dana White in support of Three Square

·       UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at UFC Fan Expo

·       UFC 189: ALDO vs. MCGREGOR at MGM Grand Garden Arena

·       UFC 189 viewing parties at MGM, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Double Barrel and more

·       Official UFC 189 After Party

Sunday, July 12

·       Bud Light Pool Party at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino

·       The Ultimate Fighter Finale at MGM Grand Garden Arena