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The years most spectacular supercross event just got better: Monster Energy announces its inaugural FMX High Rollers contest to take place at the UNLV Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada during the Monster Energy Cup on Sat., Oct. 15, 2016.With a total prize purse of $100,000, the Monster Energy FMX High Rollers contest will see 30 of the worlds best freestyle motocross experts -- including riders from Australia, Czech Republic, France, Japan, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, and the US -- battle it out in three competition formats: Dirt Shark Biggest Whip, Freestyle Motocross (FMX), and Quarterpipe Big Air. Further upping the ante, the three-hour contest will act as the official qualifier for the Moto X Best Whip and Freestyle events at X Games Minneapolis 2017.As a highlight of this years Pit Party sideline event, the Monster Energy FMX High Rollers contest will take place in the pits of UNLV Sam Boyd Stadium during Monster Energy Cup practice. Featuring a full day of entertainment including a Monster Energy DJ, rider autographs, freestyle motocross and experiential elements, the Pit Party is free of charge with a valid Monster Energy Cup ticket from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Oct. 15, 2016.Kicking off the FMX action from 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m., the Dirt Shark Biggest Whip competition will narrow a field of 16 riders down to three finalists going head-to-head for the most spectacular aerial stunts, also known as whips. Top competitors include Monster Energy team riders Axell Hodges, Edgar Torronteras, Bryce Hudson, and Jeremy Stenberg. Former winners Tom Parsons and Jarryd McNeil will also be competing.Starting at 2:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., the Freestyle Motocross (FMX) event will see 16 riders attack an obstacle course with their best tricks during two 75-second runs each. Competing for the $30,000 prize for first place -- the days highest FMX payout -- will be Monster Energys Blake Williams, Harry Bink, Nate Adams, and Taka Higashino, the first Japanese freestyle motocross rider to win a medal at the X Games. Jackson Strong, Adam Jones, David Rinaldo and more to be announced will also be competing in the FMX event.Wrapping things up, the first ever FMX Quarterpipe High Air competition will feature ten riders in pursuit of the days highest aerial from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The rider who successfully boosts the highest quarterpipe air will ride away with the victory for this inaugural event.The Monster Energy Cup is a headline Monster event and adding the freestyle component of motocross with an all-star line-up will definitely elevate the overall event and fan experience this year, said Monster Energy Vice President of Sports Marketing Mitch Covington.For exclusive updates, visit Monster Energy or follow along on Monsters Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Please note contest times are subject to change. Larry Nance Jr. Cavaliers Jersey . 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Johnson got his 13th victory in his past 14 fights and put himself in position to challenge for the title.Im coming for you Daniel, Johnson said, speaking to current light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier, who was seated near the cage.---8:20 p.m.Donald Cerrone (31-7) got an impressive knockout victory over Rick Story (19-9) in a battle of ranked welterweights.Both fighters started slow, but 14th-ranked Cerrone picked up the pace in the second half of Round 1, landing accurate strikes and effective leg kicks to take an early edge. Cerrone controlled the pace in Round 2, forcing the action by landing a three-punch combination followed by a head kick that left Story dazed. Cerrone followed with a knee to the head that dropped Story to the mat, and the fight was stopped at 2 minutes, 2 seconds of the second round.---6:55 p.m.Bantamweight prospect Cody Garbrandt (10-0) notched his fifth UFC win with a devastating first-round knockout over veteran Japanese fighter Takeya Mizugaki (21-10-2). Garbrandt, known for his power, wasted no time in pressuring Mizugaki, landing a flurry of punches that sent Mizugaki to his kneess.dddddddddddd Garbrandt then pounced, landing crosses and hammer fists that forced the referee to stop the fight after 48 seconds.I respect him as a veteran, Garbrandt said. I noticed I hurt him early on. I had to pick my spots and take him out.---6:50 p.m.UFC 202 is underway, and Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz are nearly ready to begin their rematch of a two-round bout from March.McGregor was originally supposed to fight Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight title at UFC 196, but dos Anjos pulled out due to injury. McGregor agreed instead to fight Diaz in a welterweight bout, and Diaz finished the flyweight champion with a rear naked choke in the second round, ending McGregors 15-match winning streak.A rematch was immediately set for the landmark UFC 200 card but canceled when McGregor announced his retirement and refused to meet with media. McGregor did not end up retiring, but UFC did drop him from the card.Instead the anticipated rematch was set for UFC 202. The garrulous McGregor has promised to finish Diaz early this time around, and promotion for the fight included a bottle-throwing melee at a press conference Wednesday.They are again fighting at welterweight, with McGregor planning to drop back down to lightweight following the bout win or lose.The rest of the card includes Tim Means vs. Sabah Homasi, Hyun Gyu Lim vs. Mike Perry, Rick Story vs. Donald Cerrone and Anthony Johnson vs. Glover Teixeira. ' ' '