(PRESS RELEASE) -- Toronto – Fight Network, the world’s premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, today announced extensive live programming for UFC Fight Night™: McGregor vs. Siver this Sunday, Jan. 18 in Boston, Mass.
e on TSN2 at 10 p.m. ET. The prelims will feature a welterweight matchup between Irishman Cathal Pendred (15-2-1) and Virginia native Sean Spencer (12-3), as well as a welterweight bout pitting Boston’s own John Howard (22-10) against California native Lorenz Larkin (14-4, 1NC), who makes his first appearance in the welterweight division. Meanwhile, Chinese prospect Lipeng Zhang (9-7-1) clashes with once-beaten New Yorker Chris Wade (8-1) in lightweight action, Irish flyweight sensation Patrick Holohan (10-1-1) looks to return to the win column against debuting Oklahoma native Shane Howell (13-8), Iowa’s Johnny Case (19-4) attempts to extend his winning streak to 10 against New Jersey-based lightweight newcomer Frankie Perez (9-1), and Massachusetts native Charles Rosa (9-1) and Miami-based Sean Soriano (8-2) kick off the festivities at featherweight.
Fight Network will also present a live broadcast of the official UFC Fight Night™: McGregor vs. Siver weigh-ins on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 4 p.m. ET as Conor McGregor and Dennis Siver tip the scales ahead of their highly anticipated main event showdown, plus former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson and red-hot contender Donald Cerrone take center stage before their third meeting in the co-main event.
Live pre-fight coverage will lead into the prelims on Sunday evening with a one-hour pre-show at 6 p.m. ET from Fight Network studios, featuring previews, predictions and analysis.
A live post-show will air on Fight Network immediately following the main card at approximately 12 a.m. ET, featuring highlights, recaps and the live post-fight press conference.
In addition to all the live pre and post-fight coverage, Fight Network will be airing two UFC specials throughout the week, which will also serve as the lead-in to the pre-show and prelims on Jan. 18. All airings are listed at tv.fightnetwork.com.
UFC Rising: Conor McGregor is a 30-minute special focusing on the brash Irishman, as he breaks down his best performances in the Film Room and his overwhelming athleticism in The Lab, then a look at what’s next for this featherweight supernova.
UFC Special: 2015 Preview is a one-hour preview show hosted by Jon Anik alongside Brian Stann and Dominick Cruz. Get an in-depth look at the UFC calendar with predictions, previews and analysis, plus an exclusive interview with UFC president Dana White.
Post-fight coverage continues on Monday’s edition of 5 Rounds on Fight Network, which debuts at 7 p.m. ET and features a comprehensive breakdown of the event.
The full card for UFC Fight Night™: McGregor vs. Siver includes:
Main Card (Live on TSN2, 10 p.m. ET):
-Conor McGregor (16-2) vs. Dennis Siver (22-9)
-Donald Cerrone (25-6) vs. Benson Henderson (21-4)
-Uriah Hall (9-4) vs. Ron Stallings (12-6)
-Norman Parke (20-2-1) vs. Gleison Tibau (32-10)
Preliminary Card (Live on Fight Network, 7 p.m. ET):
-Cathal Pendred (15-2-1) vs. Sean Spencer (12-3)
-John Howard (22-10) vs. Lorenz Larkin (14-4, 1NC)
-Lipeng Zhang (9-7-1) vs. Chris Wade (8-1)
-Patrick Holohan (10-1-1) vs. Shane Howell (13-8)
-Johnny Case (19-4) vs. Frankie Perez (9-1)
-Charles Rosa (9-1) vs. Sean Soriano (8-2)
Preliminary Card (Live on UFC Fight Pass, 6 p.m. ET):
-Sean O’Connell (15-6) vs. Matt Van Buren (6-3)
-Joby Sanchez (6-1) vs. Tateki Matsuda (10-6)
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