The action lands in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 17, at Commerce Casino Events Center. Doors open 5:30 p.m. local / 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BST (Sunday) — broadcast live on UFC Fight Pass.
A true SoCal showcase with three world-level matchups.
Bohachuk Returns in a Statement Fight
Serhii Bohachuk (25-2, 24 KOs) is back — and he’s chasing payback.
After dominating Brian Mendoza for the WBC Interim Super Welterweight title in March 2024, he took a razor-thin loss to Vergil Ortiz Jr. that fans still haven’t forgiven the judges for. Then came the bounce-back: a demolition job over Ishmael Davis in Riyadh.
Now, the Ukrainian slugger returns home for a headline clash against Mykal Fox (25-4, 5 KOs). Fox is tough, durable, and not easy to hit clean. He’s faced names like Kavaliauskas and Ergashev. But can he handle Bohachuk’s relentless power?
This is a pressure cooker. And Bohachuk’s ready to explode.
Trinidad Defends in Front of His People
Featherweight contender Omar Trinidad (18-0-1, 13 KOs) has built a fortress at Commerce Casino.
Fresh off a shutout win over Mike Plania, the Boyle Heights favorite puts his WBC Continental Americas Title on the line against Nicaragua’s Alexander Espinoza (23-6-3, 8 KOs).
Espinoza’s unbeaten in his last three. He’s gritty, unpredictable, and he’s already gone ten rounds with solid opposition. But Trinidad’s been stacking highlight reel KOs and holds top-10 rankings across all major sanctioning bodies.
The question isn’t if it’ll be exciting. It’s how fast Omar closes the show.
Hiruta vs. Merino: A Flyweight World Title Clash
Japan’s Mizuki Hiruta (7-0, 2 KOs) made a huge impression in January when she broke down Maribel Ramirez in her U.S. debut.
The WBO Super Flyweight champ returns for her fourth title defense, this time against Argentina’s Carla Merino (16-2, 4 KOs). Merino’s won 13 in a row and just stopped Rosana Bermudez — she’s earned her spot.
But Hiruta is sharp, technical, and evolving with every outing. With Manny Robles in her corner and a growing SoCal fanbase behind her, she’s coming in hot.
This is her moment to solidify her name among the elite.
Final Word
Bohachuk wants a world title. Trinidad wants the big names. Hiruta wants respect.
They’re not here to talk about it. They’re here to show it.
You watching or what?
@Trinidad must be nervous facing Espinoza, right? He’s been winning lately but who knows what will happen in the ring? I bet everyone thinks he will win easily but surprise awaits!
!Did you see Hiruta’s last fight? She was so good, I’m super excited for her next match against Merino! I believe she can keep her title without problem!
‘Pressure cooker’? More like a pressure joke! These fighters can’t handle the heat when it comes down to it! We’ve seen this before; same story with different faces. 🤷♂️
“Same story” – but they evolve with each fight! You should appreciate their hard work instead of just complaining about everything like an armchair critic! 😤
.I think Smith has point though; boxing lost its magic lately with too many politics involved instead of pure talent showcasing.
I don’t understand why people hype up these fights so much. It’s just boxing and most of them are rigged anyway. Why waste money on tickets for a ‘show’ that might not even be fair? 🤔
You are totally wrong! Boxing is a sport of skill and heart, and every match tells a story. It’s not all about the judges, you know? Give credit where it’s due! 🥊
‘Sport of skill’? Seriously? Most boxers just throw punches and hope for a knockout! It’s all about the money and publicity now, not real talent anymore.
Wow, this fight card is going to be amazing! I can’t wait to see Bohachuk return and Trinidad defend his title. The excitement is off the charts! 🥊 Let’s go, SoCal!