Guests will also have access to a special viewing of UFC 290
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 15, 2023) – Fans of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will get the chance to meet champion fighters Miesha Tate and Demetrious Johnson at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook during a special meet & greet on Saturday July 8th. Starting at 5:00pm, guests can step into a mock octagon ring for a complimentary fan photo and have one personal item autographed. After meeting the MMA legends, fans can gather around the massive 140-foot video wall for the main event as a bout for the undisputed featherweight championship between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez takes place during UFC 290.
The MMA meet & greet is free to the public, however guests who book a table at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook for the UFC 290 viewing will have access to a priority line! For reservations, visit mohegansun.com/sportsbook. UFC290 prelims start at 8:00pm and the main card starts at 10:00pm. Seating inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook starts at 4:30pm.
The 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel features mezzanine seating, 220+ luxury seats, a robust food & beverage menu, an immersive 140-foot wide high-def video wall, 39 easy-to-use self-betting kiosks, and various live-teller windows. To learn more about all the action at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, visit: mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
ABOUT MIESHA TATE AND DEMETRIOUS JOHNSON
Miesha Tate is one of the most highly accomplished female MMA fighters in the world. She is credited as being an integral part of bringing women’s MMA to the UFC, and to where it has risen to today, Miesha has been competing in MMA, since 2007. Miesha became the FCF title holder in 2009, and then the Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight champion in 2010. Shortly after the UFC started its women’s Bantamweight division, Miesha was featured on The Ultimate Fighter 18, and coached against Ronda Rousey. Her rivalry with Ronda and battles against her drew immense worldwide interest to women’s MMA. After a series of victories in the UFC, Miesha won the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship, by defeating Holly Holm in 2016. Miesha, after a brief retirement, has returned to the UFC and is currently competing, and ranked #13 in the Bantamweight division.
Known as “Mighty Mouse” Demetrious Johnson is one of the most highly accomplished fighters in MMA/UFC history and is the current “ONE Championship” champion. Competing primarily in the flyweight division, Johnson cemented his legacy as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. He rose to prominence in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he dominated the flyweight division for years. Johnson’s unmatched speed, technical skill, and well-roundedness made him a formidable champion. From 2012 to 2017, he successfully defended his UFC Flyweight Championship a record-breaking 11 times. Johnson’s exceptional athleticism and fight IQ earned him the moniker “Mighty Mouse.” After leaving the UFC, he joined ONE Championship and continued to showcase his prowess and became the Flyweight Champ. Today, Johnson’s legacy stands as a testament to his unparalleled talent and contribution to the sport of MMA.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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