Fight Network Presents Live UFC Fight Night™ from Boston Prelims, Pre & Post-Fight Coverage

(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.

Fight Network will televise the live prelims exclusively in Canada from 7 to 10 p.m. ET. The main card is scheduled to air liv

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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