DUBLINThe area surrounding the 3Arena this week is calm and tranquil, a far cry from the scenes witnessed on July 19, 2014, the UFC’s first event in the Irish capital in over five years.
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Last year, the crowds wrapped around the arena like a boa constrictor waiting for the doors to open. Hours later they emerged merrily, singing songs of heroes gone by in homage to the efforts their countrymen who went unbeaten at UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Brandao in the face of international opposition.This year, the buildup is more businesslike. Across the road in the Gibson Hotel … Read the Full Article Here