For fans of mixed martial arts, this past week has been a slow crawl of steadily rising anticipation for tonight's "Velasquez vs. Dos Santos" event, going down at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
UFC on FOX 1 will mark the promotion's first venture into the prestigious world of network television. It will be a one-hour primetime special that will feature just one match-up.
But it's a big one.
Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez will put his title on the line against division number one contender and noted knockout artist Junior dos Santos.
It's been a flurry of non-stop news, analysis, quotes, predictions and previews for the past week and it's certainly understandable if you missed out on a few stories.
But don't worry, Maniacs, we've got you covered.
In cased you missed any or all of it — or just want to keep the discussion alive — below are links to all the major storylines heading into tonight's broadcast.
In we go:
UFC on FOX 1: "Velasquez vs. Dos Santos"
Results and live fight coverage
UFC on FOX 1 predictions and previews:
Predictions from the myth himself, Nostradumbass
Facebrook "Prelims" predictions and preview
Fight preview: DaMarques Johnson vs. Clay Harvison
Fight preview: Cub Swanson vs. Ricardo Lamas
Fight preview: Dustin Poirier vs. Pablo Garza
Fight preview: Clay Guida vs. Ben Henderson
Fight preview: Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos
UFC on FOX 1 press conferences:
Press conference staredown pics
UFC on FOX 1 weigh-ins:
UFC on FOX 1 odds:
Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos
Velasquez vs. Dos Santos round-by-round betting breakdown
Complete odds and betting guide
UFC on FOX 1 news:
John McCarthy will be the referee for Velasquez vs. Dos Santos
First look at the UFC on FOX set (Pic)
The Red Carpet list of celebrities
Exclusive interview with Cole Escovedo
Exclusive interview with Pablo Garza
Complete statistical breakdown of Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos
UFC on FOX 1 editorials:
MMA 101: Looking into the kickboxing and Muay Thai aspect of MMA prior to UFC on FOX
MMA 101: Looking into the wrestling aspect of MMA prior to UFC on FOX
MMA 101: Looking at the most utilized strikes prior to UFC on FOX
MMA 101: Looking at the most frequently utilized submissions prior to UFC on FOX
MMA 101: Comprehensive technique guide for UFC on FOX fans, new and old
History in the Making: The UFC heavyweight title in the Zuffa era part one
History in the Making: The UFC heavyweight title in the Zuffa era part two
History in the Making: Cain Velasquez stops Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 110
History in the Making: Junior dos Santos batters Shane Carwin for 15 minutes at UFC 131
Lorenzo Fertitta: UFC on FOX will cost Zuffa $16 million ... but it's worth it
FOX is a huge commercial, an investment in the future growth of MMA
Dana White is nervous about breaking his little bubble of armbars and triangle chokes
Dana White invites sports fans around the world to watch the event
Clay Guida has fought numerous opponents better than Ben Henderson
Ben Henderson doesn't need to be on TV, he just needs to beat Clay Guida
A win at UFC on FOX by Norifumi Yamamoto would be huge for Japanese MMA
UFC on FOX 1 videos:
Dana White video blog episode one
Dana White and Jay Glazer rap about a dream realized
UFC on FOX: The Ring ... Announcer
UFC on FOX promo destroys boxing bigot Bob Arum
Predictions from fighters on the main event
Even more predictions from fighters on the main event
There are actually more predictions from fighters on the main event
Cain Velasquez visits the set of NFL on FOX to talk Junior dos Santos fight
Cain Velasquez break dances on FOX Sports Latin America
Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos UFC Undisputed 3 simulation
If Cain Velasquez strikes with Junior dos Santos, someone's getting knocked out
Junior dos Santos really thinks he can knock out Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is planning for a five round war against Junior dos Santos
Junior dos Santos doesn't want to go five rounds with Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez: Junior dos Santos really doesn't have a hole in his game
Velasquez vs. Dos Santos on FOX made all the sense in the world
Clay Guida's wrestling against Ben Henderson will be exciting
Clay Guida vs. Ben Henderson preview
Dustin Poirier vs. Pablo Garza preview
That, my friends, should be enough to keep you talking -- at least for the time being.
What has been the biggest story heading into this event? Or is that just a silly question considering the very nature of this show?
Sound off, Maniacs.
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