On the night of May 5, Rio de Janeiro will host Tournament 301, headlined by a bout between flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg. The broadcast of the preliminary fights will begin at 01:00. The main card will start at 05:00. Below are the links to the broadcast and the fight card of the tournament:
Main Card:
Alexandre Pantoja - Steve Erceg;
Jose Aldo - Jonathan Martinez;
Anthony Smith - Vitor Petrino;
Paul Craig - Caio Borrallo.
Preliminary Card:
Joanderson Brito - Jack Shore;
Karolina Kowalkiewicz - Yasmin Lucindo;
Elvis Brenne - Myktybek Orolbay;
Gene Silva - William Gomis;
Joaquim Silva - Drakkar Klose;
Jamie Mullarkey - Mauricio Ruffy;
Dion Barbosa - Ernesta Caricaite;
Ismael Bonfim - Vince Pichel;
Alessandro Costa - Kevin Borjas.
Jaime Munguia, the undefeated Mexican boxer, has spoken out about his upcoming fight with absolute world super middleweight champion Saul Alvarez. Munguia noted that outside the ring he has the utmost respect for Canelo, but will try to knock him out in the fight.
"Outside the ring, Canelo has my unconditional respect, but in the ring the respect will not be there. I like that he wants to knock me out. I think the same, but in reverse, and I intend to knock him out," said Munguia.
Recall that the bout between Saul Alvarez and Jaime Munguia will take place on the night of May 5 and will headline the night of boxing in Las Vegas.
Conor McGregor, former UFC champion in two weight classes, reacted to the news that Charles Oliveira, the promotion's former lightweight champion, is ready to insure the Irishman's bout with Michael Chandler. Conor has stated that he is ready to beat Charles and Michael two in one night.
"I'll do you both in one night. I won't even break a sweat. I will destroy you both within a round," McGregor wrote on social media.
The bout between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will take place on June 29 and will headline UFC 303.
Recall that McGregor had his last fight in July 2021, losing early to Dustin Puryear. Conor broke his leg and for a long time recovered from the injury.
Conor McGregor, former UFC champion in two weight classes, reacted to the conflict between the absolute world champion in super middleweight Saul Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya. Conor suggested that the pair should settle their relationship in a fist fight
"Would love to see these two in a fist fight at BKFC. Take the gloves off and fight, bitch," McGregor wrote on social media.
It is worth noting that the other day McGregor became one of the co-owners of the most famous fist fight league BKFC.
Recall, Alvarez and De La Hoya said a lot of unpleasant things to each other. Later Oscar said that he plans to sue Alvarez for damage to his reputation.
On April 20, Ryan Garcia defeated Devin Haney by majority decision. However, the bout was marred by controversies as Garcia weighed in three pounds over the 140-pound limit and tested positive for Ostarine in two separate drug tests before the fight.
Charles Oliveira, former UFC lightweight champion, has revealed that he may insure a bout between Conor McGregor, the promotion's former two-division champion, and Michael Chandler.
"I have informed the UFC that I am willing to insure this fight if they have not found me an opponent by then. The only condition is that if I have to fight McGregor, I would like to renegotiate the terms of the agreement for the fight," the Brazilian told Guilherme Cruz.
The fight between McGregor and Chandler will take place on June 29 in Las Vegas and will headline the 303rd UFC event.
Recall, earlier Charles Oliveira stated his desire to return to the octagon as soon as possible.
Tonight at the Red Owl Boxing Arena in Houston, Texas, super featherweights Edward Vazquez and Daniel Bailey will face off in the ring. Both fighters aim to advance their careers with a decisive victory.
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira reacted to the challenge from Mateusz Gamrot.
"Gamrot really deserves respect, he's putting on a great showing. However, with all due respect, I'm looking forward, not backwards. Let my managers deal with it, today everybody wants to challenge Charles, everybody wants to fight guys who are ahead. That's the way we play the game.
We always have to be ready to fight. But right now I have to think hard, see what happens. Perhaps in the future, Mateusz and I will share the octagon, but now, I think, is not the time for this match," - quotes Oliveira MMA News.
We will remind, on April 13 at UFC 300 Oliveira lost to Arman Tsarukyan by split decision of judges.
On July 13, Jaron 'Boots' Ennis and Cody Crowley are set to face off at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. This match features welterweight titleholder Ennis, who boasts an undefeated record, returning to his hometown to defend his title against the also undefeated Crowley. It is the first boxing match hosted at the arena.
Teddy Atlas, a respected boxing analyst, recently expressed concerns over Jaime Munguia’s mental preparation for his upcoming fight. Munguia is set to challenge Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez for the title of undisputed super middleweight champion this Saturday in Las Vegas. According to Atlas, on a recent episode of "Deep Waters" on ProBox TV aired this Tuesday, Munguia's greatest challenge may not be his opponent but his own imagination.
