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5 facts about the T-Mobile Arena you didn't know

It's fun to be the new kid on the block and get a ton of support from a variety of sports. You host countless events, from UFC events to conference tournaments in college basketball. Your look is modern and you present a sleek image to your fans. Life is good when you are T-Mobile Arena because you are the center of the universe.

Of course, Vegas Golden Knights games are included in the package, which makes the arena rock. This has even led to two Stanley Cup Finals being played, one of which ended in a huge celebration. Golden Knights fans will not forget the good times that followed, whether at the arena or at Toshiba Plaza. It's nice to be the king.

It helps to have a great front office and an ownership group that cares about the team. The Golden Knights have a .581 overall winning percentage, and their home winning percentage is .630. You could say this is Vegas' eighth season in the NHL, which is true. However, most expansion teams aren't wildly successful right from the start.

Overall, the team has a record of 170-80-20 and has scored 360 points in its entire franchise history. That's a points percentage of .667, meaning they score at least one point in two out of every three games. Imagine how good you have to be to score a point at that pace. It's no wonder Vegas has made a name for itself throughout the NHL.

But let's dive into T-Mobile Arena for a minute. There are tons of facts about the (fairly) new arena that fans don't know. With the season opener quickly approaching, it's time to get out a pen and paper, class. We'll learn some interesting facts about the home base of the Vegas Golden Knights and what makes it so special!

It's no secret that the Golden Knights share a home with Dana White's promotion. The two Las Vegas-based companies have been extremely successful throughout their illustrious histories, breaking records and winning titles. Both have also produced a wide range of superstars, be it Conn Smythe winner Jonathan Marchessault or former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor.

These world-famous superstars made the two companies big and gained a global fan base. Of course, it started in the T-Mobile Arena, where the promotion hosted 29 fights. This included the Ultimate Fighter Finale and UFC 229, which featured Khabib vs. McGregor. This does not include the UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.

It's safe to say that these two will have a lasting impact on the venue for years to come, including hosting the next major main event and (hopefully) more Stanley Cup Finals. The arena hopes to become the host venue for major concerts, college basketball tournaments and events, with the two franchises leading the way.