UFC 156: 5 Things the Casual Fan Needs to Know About the Event

The word superfight is a fun word that promoters love to toss around.For inconsistent observers of the UFC and the sport of MMA in general, know this—UFC 156 presents a true superfight in Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar. Simply put—that’s…

The word superfight is a fun word that promoters love to toss around.

For inconsistent observers of the UFC and the sport of MMA in general, know this—UFC 156 presents a true superfight in Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar.

Simply put—that’s the cream of the crop right there. Both fighters are deserving of a top 10 pound–for-pound ranking, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg for the UFC’s pay-per-view this Saturday.

Here is a more in-depth look at every main card fight at UFC 156. Furthermore, here are five things casual fans should be aware of.

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