UFC 216 will be the first major event to take place on the Strip following the mass shooting that occurred in Las Vegas on Saturday. Some of the fighters competing on the card discuss their emotions on the tragedy ahead of the event.
UFC heavyweight and Houston native Derrick Lewis discusses what it was like to rescue people during Hurricane Harvey, why he had a short-lived retirement and what it’s like for him emotionally coming to Las Vegas after a tragedy struck the city.
All of the fighters involved in the main card of UFC 216 taking place on Oct. 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas squared off at a media day on Wednesday.
Ahead of UFC 216, interim lightweight title competitors Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee voiced their opinions on current lightweight champion Conor McGregor not defending the belt and possibly fighting Nate Diaz a third time.
Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee will do battle for the UFC’s interim lightweight belt on Oct. 7 in Las Vegas. Ahead of the fight, neither are holding back on smack talking each other or their opinions on UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor.
Roy Nelson will face his first battle in the Bellator cage on Sept. 23 when he takes on Javy Ayala. The heavyweight discusses his departure from the UFC, why Bellator’s structure makes more sense to him and talks about evolving his style with his head coach Brother Fareed.
Roy Nelson’s head coach, Brother Fareed, isn’t trying to change what the heavyweight does in the cage. Instead he hopes to improve the fundamentals “Big Country” already has in place.
Muhammed King Mo Lawal will corner Roy Nelson when he faces Javy Ayala on Sept. 23 at Bellator 183. Lawal says Ayala will have to pick which way he wants to lose to Nelson.
Las Vegas-based fighter Emily Whitmire talks about being homeless, fighting through a rib injury and discusses what she missed most while she was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter season 26.
Adam Hill and Heidi Fang go over what to expect at UFC Fight Night 117, Luke Rockhold return to UFC and who Ronda Rousey could fight if she decided to step back into the octagon.
WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon says former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is a ‘natural born WWE star.’
Three of the WWE’s ‘Four Horsewomen’, Charlotte Flair, Bayley and Becky Lynch, spoke at the Mae Young Classic red carpet about how they think Ronda Rousey would do competing in their ring and if they want a match with her.
WWE executive vice president Paul “Triple H” Levesque says he’d be happy to give former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey a shot at competing in the ring if she’s ready to put in the effort.
On Sept. 9, UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson will fight Ray Borg at UFC 215. Prior to that bout being set, Johnson publicly clashed with UFC president Dana White over fighting TJ Dillashaw. Johnson says he’d still fight Dillashaw if the circumstances were right.
Kevin Lee says UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor wants the easy fights, like Khabib Nurmagomedov. A confident Lee says he’ll take care of hard-nosed Tony Ferguson at UFC 216 and then face McGregor.
Tony Ferguson will face Kevin Lee for the interim UFC lightweight belt in Las Vegas on Oct. 7 at UFC 216. Ferguson said at media day on Aug. 24 that he plans to embarrass his opponent come fight night.
Lauren Mueller came in as a late replacement to the Contender Series and scored a win over Kelly Velasco to earn a UFC contract.
Matt Frevola became the latest UFC lightweight to join the roster after submitting Luke Flores.
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes discusses her battle with sinusitis that forced her to withdrawal from UFC 213 and her preparation for Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 215. Heidi Fang Las Vegas Review-Journal @HeidiFang
UFC president Dana White says he’d like Conor McGregor to get back to competing in the Octagon and also said he’s not interested in seeing any one else on his roster line up a boxing match.
Floyd Mayweather says he’s officially retired at 50-0 after finishing Conor McGregor via technical knockout in the 10th round of their boxing match.
Ed Graney, Adam Hill and Gilbert Manzano break down Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s 10th round TKO of Conor McGregor from T-Mobile Arena as well as what it means for boxing and mixed martial arts.
1. The Las Vegas officer faces charges in the death of Tashii Brown has filed a lawsuit against the police department. Officer Kenneth Lopera’s lawsuit states he shouldn’t have to submit a formal interview because he will be provided “no immunity from future prosecution based on those statements.” Brown died May 14 after being repeatedly shocked with a Taser, and placed in an unauthorized chokehold.
2. Golden Gate in downtown Las Vegas has reopened its doors after closing for renovation on Friday. The multimillion-dollar renovation was completed in 106 hours, and nearly doubled the size of the casino. It also added a 24-foot, 360-degree “television fountain” with a multifaceted spiral crystal chandelier at a new casino entrance off Fremont.
3. The highly anticipated Mayweather-McGregor fight is tonight. Whether you’ll be at T-Mobile Arena, or watching from home, we have you covered with all your fight night coverage. For a list of ways to watch the fight, odds, and much more, visit reviewjournal.com/maymac. (Rochelle Richards/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Heidi Fang, Adam Hill and Gilbert Manzano discuss their thoughts from the final weigh-in before Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor square off in T-Mobile Arena on August 26. The trio also make predictions on who they think will come out victorious on Saturday night.
Mayweather and McGregor both made weight today. Mayweather weighs a total of 149.5 pounds and McGregor weighs 153 pounds. The fight will take place this Saturday in Las Vegas
UFC president Dana White told reporters on Thursday that the UFC just secured a singer to perform Ireland’s national anthem and explains why Bono from U2 had to turn down the offer to do it.
UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather spoke to media and faced off prior to their Aug. 26 showdown at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Heidi Fang Las Vegas Review-Journal @HeidiFang.
Adam Hill, Heidi Fang and Ed Graney discuss their thoughts on the Mayweather-McGregor press conference.
UFC president Dana White says Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather’s boxing match will break every combat sports record that exists.
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was flagged by USADA for a potential doping violation. UFC president Dana White reflects on what could’ve been with Jones, what fights they were planning to make and what’s next for the division.