Riyadh Season is title sponsor of live UFC event at Sphere Las Vegas
RIYADH, 5 days ago
UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, and the Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority (GEA) have announced the title sponsorship by Riyadh Season of the first live sporting event at the famous Sphere Las Vegas.
Taking place on September 14 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Riyadh Season Noche UFC is a testament to both UFC and Riyadh Season’s trailblazing presence across the global sporting scene - with the UFC event being the first sporting event to ever take place at the state-of-the-art venue and Riyadh Season being the first title sponsor afforded naming rights to a UFC event.
Here’s what’s in store for the night:
• A tribute to Mexico and its extraordinary contributions to combat sports, the event will celebrate Mexican Independence Day and feature the premiere of the film “For Mexico, For All Time”.
• All the action will be displayed on the epic 160,000 sq ft and 16K x 16K resolution interior display plane with the world’s most advanced concert-grade audio system.
• A night of firsts, fans will also feel the action like never before as they will be seated in haptic seats, with force feedback based on all the action in the Octagon.
Riyadh Season Noche UFC will be headlined with a bantamweight title bout between current champion Sean O'Malley and top contender Merab Dvalishvili. - TradeArabia News Service
