UFC 197 presser video: Conor McGregor vs. Rafael dos Anjos staredown

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UFC 197 is coming. I mean, March 5th is more than a month away, but not way more. Just enough time to get good and hyped up for a what should be one of the most compelling match ups in MMA for 2016. Conor McGregor is taking the jump out of his featherweight division to fight lightweight title holder Rafael dos Anjos. The two men are scheduled to battle in the main of event on PPV, in what promises to be a big night of fights built largely off McGregor’s star power.

McGergor and dos Anjos got one of several upcoming chances to square off for a staredown at the UFC press conference on January 20th. You can check out the video above.

And just as a reminder, here are the bout’s currently scheduled for the March 5th card:

Rafael dos Anjos vs. Conor McGregor

Holly Holm vs. Miesha Tate

Corey Anderson vs. Tom Lawlor

Erick Silva vs. Nordine Taleb

Darren Elkins vs. Chas Skelly

Diego Sanchez vs. Jim Miller

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