Adam Lopez-William Encarnacion, Karlos Balderas-Ruben Cervera and the return of former world champion Jessie Magdaleno scheduled for ESPN+-streamed undercard Tiger Johnson has been ready for prime time ever since representing the U.S. at last summer’s Tokyo Olympics. The welterweight standout will get a chance to put his skills on display in prime time as he fights an … [Read more...] about May 21: U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson Added to Alimkhanuly-Dignum ESPN Telecast at Resorts World Las Vegas
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Women’s Bantamweight Battle Between (#2) Holly Holm and (#5) Ketlen Vieira Headlines at UFC Apex May 21
Featured Bout: Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Michel Pereira UFC continues its run of shows at UFC APEX with a must-watch women’s bantamweight contenders’ bout featuring former champion and No. 2 ranked contender Holly Holm vs. No. 5 Ketlen Vieira. Also on the card, a welterweight matchup will see No. 14 ranked Santiago Ponzinibbio take on Michel Pereira. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: HOLM … [Read more...] about Women’s Bantamweight Battle Between (#2) Holly Holm and (#5) Ketlen Vieira Headlines at UFC Apex May 21
Blockbuster Championship Doubleheader Headlines UFC International Fight Week 2022
Featured Bouts: (C) Israel Adesanya vs. (#2) Jared Cannonier and (C) Alexander Volkanovski vs. (#1) Max Holloway UFC International Fight Week returns to Las Vegas and will be capped by a stacked card headlined by a blockbuster championship double header. In the main event, reigning middleweight champion Israel Adesanya defends his crown against No. 2 ranked contender Jared … [Read more...] about Blockbuster Championship Doubleheader Headlines UFC International Fight Week 2022
Press Conference Notes: Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Primed for 130-Pound Unification Showdown
Valdez-Stevenson goes down SATURDAY (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ The long-awaited 130-pound grudge match is almost here. WBC champion Oscar Valdez (30-0, 23 KOs) and WBO king Shakur Stevenson (17-0, 9 KOs) had their first fight week faceoff Thursday, two days out from their unification showdown at the MGM … [Read more...] about Press Conference Notes: Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Primed for 130-Pound Unification Showdown
Weezer, Ice Cube and Marshmello to Take the Stage for 2022 NFL Draft Concert Series Presented by Bud Light
Full Entertainment Lineup for 2022 NFL Draft Announced The NFL announced today the headlining acts for the NFL Draft Concert Series presented by Bud Light to take place as part of the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas, April 28-30. GRAMMY award-winning, American rock band, WEEZER will take the stage following the conclusion of Round 1 on Thursday, April 28. The band … [Read more...] about Weezer, Ice Cube and Marshmello to Take the Stage for 2022 NFL Draft Concert Series Presented by Bud Light
Weigh-In Results: Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte (w/ Video)
Saturday, April 23 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT LIVE on ESPN+ PPV from Wembley Stadium (London) • Tyson Fury 264.8 vs. Dillian Whyte 253 1/4(Fury's WBC/Lineal/Ring Magazine Heavyweight Titles — 12 Rounds)Judges: Guido Cavalleri, Juan Carlos Pelayo and Robert TapperReferee: Mark Lyson • Ekow Essuman 146.5 lbs vs. Darren Tetley 145 … [Read more...] about Weigh-In Results: Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte (w/ Video)
Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte Fight Week Events to Stream Live on Top Rank’s Social Media Channels & ESPN Platforms
It's fight week. Tyson "The Gypsy King" Fury will defend his WBC/Lineal/Ring Magazine heavyweight titles in an all-UK super fight against Dillian “The Body Snatcher” Whyte this Saturday, April 23, in front of a UK-record crowd of approximately 94,000 at London’s Wembley Stadium. Promoted by Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions and Top Rank, Fury-Whyte will be broadcast live … [Read more...] about Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte Fight Week Events to Stream Live on Top Rank’s Social Media Channels & ESPN Platforms
Strawweight Standouts (#10) Amanda Lemos and (#1 – FLW) Jessica Andrade Collide at UFC Apex in Las Vegas April 23
Featured Bout: Tanner Boser vs. Alexandr Romanov UFC continues its run of shows at UFC APEX with an intriguing matchup in the strawweight division, as No. 10 ranked contender Amanda Lemos attempts to spoil the return of former champion Jessica Andrade. In the heavyweight co-main event, Tanner Boser plots to stop the undefeated up and comer Alexandr Romanov. UFC FIGHT … [Read more...] about Strawweight Standouts (#10) Amanda Lemos and (#1 – FLW) Jessica Andrade Collide at UFC Apex in Las Vegas April 23
Mikaela Mayer Defeats Jennifer Han & Retains Unified Championship
Giovani Santillan Stops Jeovanis Barraza in Welterweight Co-Feature Mikaela Mayer grew up in Southern California and then left to pursue a boxing career. After an Olympic berth, nearly five years as an unbeaten pro and a pair of world titles, Mayer finally authored her triumphant championship homecoming. Mayer bested former world champion Jennifer Han by … [Read more...] about Mikaela Mayer Defeats Jennifer Han & Retains Unified Championship
Weigh-In Results: Mikaela Mayer vs. Jennifer Han for Saturday, April 9 Bout
April 9, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ from The Hangar @ Orange County Fair & Event Center (Costa Mesa, Calif.) • Mikaela Mayer 129.8 vs. Jennifer Han 128.8(Mayer's WBO/IBF/Ring Magazine Junior Lightweight Titles — 10 Rounds) • Giovani Santillan 147.4 lbs vs. Jeovanis … [Read more...] about Weigh-In Results: Mikaela Mayer vs. Jennifer Han for Saturday, April 9 Bout