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.
UFC vice president of athlete health and development Jeff Novitzky spoke to media about UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones being flagged by USADA for apotential violation of the UFC’s anti-doping policy. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
For Covering the Cage, Heidi Fang, Adam Hill, and Gilbert Manzano report from outside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor make their grand arrivals. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The time is almost here for the UFC lightweight champion to collide with an undefeated boxer. Here’s a look at the grand arrivals from Las Vegas with Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Review-Journal sports reporter Adam Hill and videographer Heidi Fang returned Tuesday for their weekly UFC and MMA update on the Covering The Cage Facebook page. This week the pair welcomed UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber to talk about his retirement and also previewed the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Conor McGregor megafight. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UFC lightweight contender Kevin Lee, who has trained at Floyd Mayweather’s gym in the past, says that the five-division boxing champ may have underestimated Conor McGregor.
Freddie Roach and Bob Arum share their opinions on how Mayweather vs McGregor might turn out for Floyd Mayweather. “…you don’t put a guy who’s had no boxing experience in with a guy who is considered to be the best fighter of the era,” said Bob Arum, president and CEO of Top Rank. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Freddie Roach, Bob Arum and Vasyl Lomachenko share their opinions on how Mayweather vs McGregor might turn out for Conor McGregor. “As Mayweather gets a little but closer the kick might come,” said Freddie Roach. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UFC lightweight title contender Kevin Lee says that Conor McGregor is merely the “paper” champion of the division and that he considers Tony Ferguson the real title holder. Lee will fight Ferguson for the interim belt at UFC 216 in Las Vegas on Oct 7. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Ahead of fighting UFC champion Conor McGregor on Aug. 26, undefeated, five-division boxing champion Floyd Mayweather says that his legacy is on the line. Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal @HeidiFang
UFC president Dana White said on a conference call Wednesday that he believes Mayweather-McGregor will sell over 4.9 million pay-per-view buys.
On a conference call ahead of his fight with Floyd Mayweather, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor said he feels “discarded” by the boxing world. McGregor says he plans to earn their respect come August 26 at the T-Mobile Arena.
Michael Mersch, Conor McGregor’s lawyer who appeared on his behalf at the Nevada Athletic Commission, said that “The Notorious” was ready to fight no matter what size the gloves were. The UFC champion faces undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas.
At their monthly meeting on Aug. 16, the Nevada Athletic Commission voted unanimously to approve the “one time” use of eight ounces gloves for a boxing fight being contested at 154-pounds between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas.
Featherweight competitor Grant Dawson submitted Adrian Diaz in the sixth week of Dana White’s Contender Series to earn a contract with the UFC.