WE KNOW THERE’S a little something going on this Sunday night in the sports world – but that doesn’t discount another super event here in Las Vegas this Saturday night. Not long ago, the UFC 143 main event could have been considered a welterweight title unification bout. Ex-Strikeforce champ Nick Diaz will be in a brawl vs. Ex-WEC champ Carlos Condit for the interim welterweight belt. The winner goes up against UFC 170-lb. champ, Georges St. Pierre to unify the belt – presumably later this year after GSP recovers from an injury.
Several great fights are lined up on the fight card for UFC 143. My picks for DON’T BLINK fights are Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce and local fighter Roy “Big Country” Nelson vs. Fabricio Verdum in what’s sure to be a heavyweight slugfest. Koscheck gets a lot of boos, but the fact is, he’s a well-rounded vet wrestler who’s not afraid to bang, and Mike Pierce is an up and coming guy who just beat up a very tough Jon Fitch. Roy Nelson is a lean machine now, and he’s hungry for a title shot. Verdum has fought the top heavyweights in several organizations, so… you know, don’t blink.
We will be watching at one of the UFC 143 Fight Parties in Las Vegas at Station Casinos listed below.
*PLEASE NOTE: Sunset Station had a scheduling conflict, so those who are used to watching with us at Club Madrid will want to cruise over to Fiesta Henderson, GVR or Boulder Station if you’re looking for a fun place to watch UFC 143 in Henderson.
Aliante Station Casino + Hotel – Access Showroom, $10 Cover – HD
Doors Open at 5pm
7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, NV 89084
1-877-477-SOAR (7627)
Boulder Station - Railhead, $10 Cover
Doors Open at 6pm – Drink Specials!
4111 Boulder Highway
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 432-7777
Fiesta Henderson – Cancun Room, $10 Cover
Doors Open at 6pm
777 W. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 558-7000
Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa, Casino – Grand Events Center, $10 Cover – HD
Doors Open at 6pm
2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 617-7777
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa – Cherry – $10 Cover
Doors Open at 6pm (Pre-Sale at 5pm)
11011 W. Charleston, Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 797-7777
Palace Station Hotel & Casino – Grand Ballroom – $10 Cover
Doors Open at 6pm
2411 W. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 367-2411
Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino – Revolver, $10 Cover
Doors Open at 5pm
4949 N Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 658-4900
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