UFC Octagon Girl Jhenny Andrade and Brazilian Fighters Junior dos Santos, Glover Teixeira and Renan Barão at Rockhouse
World-renowned Brazilian fighters Junior dos Santos, Glover Teixeira and Renan Barão hosted the UFC Brazilian Party last night at Rockhouse as part of the hot spot’s 2014 UFC International Fight Week celebration (Photo credit: Joe Durkin).
Renan Barão and Junior dos Santos at Rockhouse
Photo credit: Joe Durkin.
Octagon girls Jhenny Andrade and Camila Oliveira also made appearances to greet fans and join in the Fight Week festivities.
Junior dos Santos signs Rockhouse Wall of Fame
Photo credit: Joe Durkin.
Fans gathered outside Rockhouse hours before the event, waiting with eager anticipation to meet the top ranking champions. Dos Santos, former UFC heavyweight champion, is currently ranked No. 2 in official UFC heavyweight rankings and No. 2 heavyweight in the world by leading MMA website Sherdog. Teixeira is ranked No. 4 in official UFC light heavyweight rankings.
Glover Teixeira rides Rockhouse’s mechanical bull
Photo credit: Joe Durkin.
The fighters and Octagon girls signed autographs and posed for photos with fans. Following the meet-n-greet, all watched a beautiful capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobats and music. Then the DJ got the party started and Teixeira took a ride on Rockhouse’s infamous mechanical bull. To top off the celebration, Teixiera and dos Santos signed Rockhouse’s hall of fame, saying what an honor it was to be on the wall among so many Vegas legends.
Hundreds of fans at UFC Brazilian Fan Party
Photo credit: Joe Durkin.
Rockhouse will continue its Fight Week celebration throughout the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The party spot will host viewing parties for the much-anticipated UFC 175 on Saturday, July 5, and The Ultimate Fighter Finale: EDGAR vs. PENN” on Sunday, July 6. For more information, call 702.731.9683 or email info@rockhousebar.com.