Review-Journal reporters Adam Hill and Heidi Fang make their picks for UFC 220.
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After defeating Thales Leites at UFC 216, Brad Tavares discusses what’s next and reflects on what the last week of preparation for his fight was like after the shooting took place in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas local and UFC 216 competitor Evan Dunham discusses his upcoming fight against Beneil Dariush and how the city’s recent tragedy has affected him.
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 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.
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)