This Saturday night, Conor McGregor will face the reigning Featherweight champion Jose Aldo in a highly-anticipated title unification bout. The fight was originally scheduled to take place this summer but ultimately had to be postponed due to an injury suffered by Aldo. Now, after months of preparations and anticipation, these two mixed martial arts stars are set to clash in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Not only is this match up pivotal for both fighters as they battle for the Featherweight crown, but it also holds special significance for fans of the sport. This could very well be one of the most memorable fights the UFC has seen in recent years and viewers will not want to miss out on witnessing history being made.
McGregor comes into this bout with much momentum as he seeks to prove his status as one of MMA’s premier fighters. He earned his interim featherweight championship back in July at UFC 189 against Chad Mendes and he has been nothing short of impressive ever since then – defeating both Dennis Siver and Dustin Poirier with commanding performances along the way. With McGregor’s brash attitude and confident style, it makes for not only a great fight but also great entertainment value.
Aldo on the other hand is no slouch either; despite having been forced out of their original matchup due to injury earlier this year he remains undefeated in MMA competition since 2005. Not only that but Aldo also holds submission victories over Urijah Faber and Kenny Florian – two big names in their respective divisions – making him an even more formidable opponent come Saturday night.
As if there wasn’t enough excitement leading up to this fight already, fans can now look forward to a full documentary produced by FOX Sports chronicling McGregor’s journey in preparation for his upcoming title showdown with Aldo – aptly entitled “The Notorious.” It promises to be an incredible film that will give viewers an inside look at what goes on behind closed doors as these two competitors prepare themselves mentally and physically for what could arguably be considered one of the biggest fights of 2015.
This epic encounter between these two opponents is sure to have all of sports world watching this weekend when they finally step into the octagon with championship gold on the line. It’s one event you won’t want to miss so make sure you tune into FOX Sports 1 at 10pm EST/7pm PST on December 12th! Don’t forget that you can also watch “The Notorious” documentary prior to UFC 194 which airs 7pm EST/4pm PST!
