Mixed Martial Arts
Along with significant rises in popularity in mixed martial arts (MMA), a number of fight leagues such as the UFC have taken interest in Las Vegas as a primary event location due to the number of suitable host venues. The Mandalay Bay Events Center and MGM Grand Garden Arena are among some of the more popular venues for fighting events such as MMA and have hosted several UFC and other MMA title fights.
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Famous quotes containing the words mixed, martial and/or arts:
“The millions of grains are black, white, tan, and gray,
and mixed with quartz grains, rose and amethyst.”
—Elizabeth Bishop (1911–1979)
“The country in the town. [Rus in urbe.]”
—Marcus Valerius Martial (c. 40–104)
“One man cannot practice many arts with success.”
—Plato (c. 427–347 B.C.)