On Saturday night, two of the UFC's mercurial superstars will square off in the main event of a pay-per-view that was hampered by injury and yet emerged somehow stronger than the original.
Conor McGregor, UFC featherweight champion, was scheduled to face lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos in an attempt to become the first fighter to hold simultaneous UFC championships. Dos Anjos was injured, however, and the ultra-popular Nate Diaz took his place on short notice.
The co-main event features world bantamweight champion Holly Holm—fresh off her destructive win over Ronda Rousey in November—defending her belt against former Strikeforce champion and perennial Rousey rival Miesha Tate.
Bleacher Report lead writer Jeremy Botter is on the ground and reporting live from Las Vegas. In this ongoing fight week notebook, he'll share stories and snippets from the MGM Grand and surrounding areas as the Irish descend once again upon Sin City to support McGregor. Bookmark this post and stay tuned for updates on a daily basis.
