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QUIZ: How well do you remember the ridiculously long build-up to Aldo versus McGregor?

The fight will finally take place next Saturday night.

Which Brazilian footballer called Conor McGregor 'a douche-bag' during a phone-call with Jose Aldo in an episode of UFC Embedded?
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Willian
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Thiago Silva

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David Luiz
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Neymar
At which venue did the press conference for the Dublin leg of the Aldo-McGregor media tour take place?
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Croke Park
3Arena

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Convention Centre
Which legendary former UFC champion said McGregor is 'either smart or very dumb' for getting under Aldo's skin?
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Anderson Silva
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BJ Penn

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Chuck Liddell
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Georges St Pierre
What did UFC president Dana White say to annoy Irish fans during a TV appearance while promoting the fight?
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That Ireland is part of the UK.
That McGregor had no chance against Aldo.

That the UFC wouldn't be holding a show in Dublin in 2015.
That Jon Walters isn't the greatest footballer on the planet.
"I'm gonna punch this son of a bitch in the face!" - What did McGregor do to provoke this reaction from Aldo on the set of a Canadian TV talk show?
He stole his belt.
He insulted one of his coaches.

He grabbed his neck.
He said Shamrock Rovers are better than Flamengo.
What type of injury forced Aldo to withdraw from his bout against McGregor at UFC 189 in July?
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Hand
Rib

Concussion
Knee
Which NFL team's stadium were the UFC considering for Aldo-McGregor at UFC 194?
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New England Patriots
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New York Giants

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Dallas Cowboys
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San Francisco 49ers
Why did Aldo have to leave the UFC's 'Go Big' press conference early?
He had a flight to catch.
He wasn't feeling well.

He'd had enough of McGregor's antics.
He left the immersion on.
Which fighter said that he's on standby as a replacement in case Aldo or McGregor have to withdraw?
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Chad Mendes
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Max Holloway

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Frankie Edgar
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Jeremy Stephens
How much time will have passed since the announcement of the fight when it finally happens?
316 days
I can't remember, I wasn't born back then.

No unit of measurement exists to estimate such a long period of time.
I don't care, just get it over with!
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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Holly Holm
A top-notch performance.
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You scored out of !
Max Holloway
You've done well but you're not championship material just yet.
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You scored out of !
Paddy Holohan
It's been a year of mixed results for you on the MMA front.
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You scored out of !
Nick Diaz
2015 is a year you'll want to forget.
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