(Editor’s note: An original version of this story incorrectly had Friday as the date of the Fan Experience. The day is Saturday. MMA Junkie regrets the error.)
If you’re in South Florida for this week’s UFC Ft. Lauderdale card, there are a couple of fight-week events you can attend for free.
UFC Ft. Lauderdale takes place Saturday at BB&T Center in Sunrise, Fla., near Fort Lauderdale. The main card streams on ESPN+ following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN2. The event is the UFC’s first trip to Florida in 14 months.
In the main event, jiu-jitsu standout Ronaldo Souza (26-6 MMA, 9-3 UFC) takes on the fast-rising Jack Hermansson (19-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC), who steps up on short notice to replace Yoel Romero in the headliner just a month after a 49-second submission win over David Branch.
Prior to the event, fans can attend a couple pre-event activities, including:
Friday (4 p.m. ET): UFC Ft. Lauderdale ceremonial weigh-ins at BB&T Center in Sunrise. The fighters will step on the scale for the fans and media, then face off one final time before Saturday’s card. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the weigh-ins take place at 4 p.m.
Saturday (2-6 p.m. ET): UFC Ft. Lauderdale Fan Experience: Fans can take part in interactive events and meet-and-greets with fighters and notable personalities, as well as shop for official gear. In addition, the new UFC Legacy Belt also will be on display.
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