Fans, Invited to UFC 125: Resolution Press Conference and Work-Outs

The year 2011 is almost here. UFC will welcome the upcoming year with a bang, as they give out “UFC 125: Resolution.” And as a gift to its fans, UFC 125 audience can take part in the festivities.

UFC officials announced yesterday that fans are invited to both UFC 125 pre-event press conference and open workout session, in anticipation of the first major MMA event of 2011. The events are all free of charge, and will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The venue will also host the UFC 125 fight card on January 1, and will air live on pay-per-view.

“UFC 125: Resolution” features a lightweight title fight between current champion, Frankie Edgar, and top challenger, Gray Maynard. The pre-event press conference will be on Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT local time). Among the expected participants are Frankie Edgar, Gray Maynard, Chris Leben, Brian Stann and UFC president, Dana White.

The open workout session, which will also feature the top stars from UFC 125, takes place on Thursday, Dec. 30 at 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT local time).

The full UFC 125 card includes:

MAIN CARD

* Champ Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard (for lightweight title)
* Chris Leben vs. Brian Stann
* Thiago Silva vs. Brandon Vera
* Nate Diaz vs. Dong Hyun Kim
* Takanori Gomi vs. Clay Guida

PRELIMINARY CARD

* Marcus Davis vs. Jeremy Stephens
* Josh Grispi vs. Dustin Poirier
* Phil Baroni vs. Brad Tavares
* Mike Brown vs. Diego Nunes
* Daniel Roberts vs. Greg Soto
* Antonio McKee vs. Jacob Volkmann

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