The countdown has begun!
"Countdown" to UFC 179 lit up the airwaves on Sunday afternoon via FOX Sports 1 to help promote the upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) event scheduled for this Sat. night (Oct. 25, 2014) inside Maracanãzinho Gymnasium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo will face off against Chad Mendes for a second time when they hook 'em up in the UFC 179 main event, with the winner expected to make his first title defense against Conor McGregor.
See their "Countdown" special above.
In the UFC 179 co-main event, former light heavyweight number one contender, Glover Teixeira, will try to work his way back into the 205-pound title hunt when he collides with Brazilian killer and streaking division wrestler Phil "Mr. Wonderful" Davis.
Catch the replay of their "Countdown" feature below, as well as the main card match up pitting Diego Ferreira vs. Beneil Dariush.
Glover Teixeira vs. Phil Davis:
Diego Ferreira vs. Beneil Dariush:
For the finalized UFC 179 fight card and line up click here.