Lyoto Machida, left, connects with Shogun Rua Saturday night during the main event of UFC 104 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Machida won a controversial unanimous decision for the UFC light heavyweight title.
Friday, May 7, 2010 | 5:03 p.m.
After a narrow decision victory over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 104, Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida’s abilities were finally being questioned. Despite a dominant run through the light heavyweight division, it appeared The Dragon might have met his match. Fans eagerly anticipated a rematch, and this weekend, UFC president Dana White is giving them just that. If you’re not Montreal-bound for the big rematch, catch all the action and other exciting matchups between Josh Koscheck and Paul Daley plus Kimbo Slice and Matt Mitrione at local sports bars and casinos.
Station Casino viewing options:
Ovation @ Green Valley Ranch Station, 702-617-7777: The cover is $20 per person and doors open at 6 p.m.
Club Madrid @ Sunset Station, 702-547-7777: The cover is $20 per person and doors open at 5 p.m.
Palace Ballroom @ Palace Station, 702-367-2411: The cover is $20 per person and doors open at 6 p.m.
Rocks Lounge @ Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, 866-767-7773: The cover is $20 per person and doors open at 6 p.m.
Chrome Showroom @ Santa Fe Station, 702-658-4900: The cover is $20 per person and doors open at 6 p.m.
ETA Lounge @ Aliante Station Casino, 702-692-7777: The cover is $20 per person and doors open at 6 p.m.
Other sports bar and casino bar options:
Blondies Sports Bar inside the Miracle Mile Shops, 702-737-0444: Forty dollars gets you all-you-can-drink draft beer and well drinks. Watch the fight on their 6 x 10-foot projector screen.
The Pub @ Monte Carlo, 702-730-7423: Doors open at 5:30 and there is a $25 cover. Frank Mir will host the party and drink specials include $3.50 pints and $19.95 buckets of Miller and Budweiser products.
Hooters in Spring Valley, 702-260-9464: There is no cover, though seats at the tables require a minimum food and beverage spend of $10 per hour. Watch the fights on 36 42-inch HD TVs.
Lift Bar, 702-364-0306: There is no cover. There will be a one drink minimum. The special of the day will be grilled cheese and soup for $4.50.
Diablo’s @ Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, 702-730-7777: There is a $20 cover and you can watch the fights on a large projector screen and various other HD TVs throughout the venue. Take advantage of happy hour pricing before the fight from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Screw Balls Sports Lounge, 702-361-4488: There is no cover and you can watch the fights on 12 47-inch HD TVs and three 72-inch big screens. Enjoy specials on draft beers for $2 or $7 pitchers.
Kahunaville @ Treasure Island Casino, 702-894-7390: There is no cover, but there is a $25 minimum food and beverage spend. Enjoy 44-ounce Big Kahuna tropical cocktails while watching one of the 17 60-inch plasmas or three big projection screens.
Cabo Wabo @ Miracle Mile Shops, 702-385-2226: The entry fee is $30 and UFC fighter Wanderlei Silva will be signing autographs during the fights.
Night Owl Showroom @ Hooters Casino, 702-739-9000: The cover is $25 and includes the first cocktail in a Hooters souvenir cup. Doors open at 5 p.m.
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