Last Saturday, ultimate fighters invaded Las Vegas as they battled to prove their craft in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 132. After the main event concluded, fighters and fans made their way to XS Nightclub where the official after party was held (Photo credit: Danny Mahoney/XS and Tryst Nightclub).
Frank Mir
Photo credit: Danny Mahoney/XS and Tryst Nightclub.
Though he did not fight in Saturday’s event, welterweight Jake Shields scouted future competition and joined passionate fans at the after party, showing his support for the other athletes in his profession. Former UFC heavyweight & interim heavyweight champ Frank Mir walked the carpet hand in hand with wife Jennifer, then joined the exclusive VIP table reserved for the men of the hour.
Bruce Buffer
Photo credit: Danny Mahoney/XS and Tryst Nightclub.
Chuck Liddell, former UFC light heavyweight champion joined the group to celebrate an evening of adrenaline pumping fights. Liddell’s extensive background in mixed martial arts lends a hand to his impressive knockout record and induction into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2009. Continuing his duties into the evening, official voice of MMA Bruce Buffer joined the UFC fighters to ensure that the crowd was ready to party throughout the night to an impressive set by DJ Calvin Harris.
Calvin Harris
Photo credit: Danny Mahoney/XS and Tryst Nightclub.
Stars joined the UFC fighters at XS including Michael Raymond-James who plays antagonist Rene Lenier in HBO’s hit vampire series, True Blood. Joining the actor was Jason Momao best known for staring in the series Stargate: Atlantis and will be featured in the upcoming film Conan the Barbarian.
Calvin Harris
Photo credit: Danny Mahoney/XS and Tryst Nightclub.
XS’ sister property Tryst Nightclub played host to co-main event winner Chris Leben’s celebratory party after his life changing win. Taking on defending champ and Brazilian legend, Leben knocked out Silva Wanderlei in just 27 seconds into the first round. The underdog celebrated into the early hours of the morning with help from SKAM Artist, Ross One’s unbelievable lineup of remixes.
Chris Leben at Tryst
Photo credit: Danny Mahoney/XS and Tryst Nightclub.
