UFC lightweight Michael Chiesa spoke at the promotion’s headquarters in Las Vegas on Monday and explained why Conor McGregor’s possible return to competition in the division would be a ‘double-edged sword.’ Chiesa will clash with Anthony Pettis in the octagon on Apr. 7 at UFC 223 in Brooklyn, New York.
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)
