We are just one day away from the biggest fight card of 2015.
Headlined by an illustrious featherweight showdown between Irish phenom Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes, as well as a co-main event rematch between welterweight champion Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald, UFC 189 is poised to produce.
Results may vary, especially considering Mendes is stepping in on short notice to fill in for champion Jose Aldo, but the aura surrounding the biggest event in promotional history remains intact.
However, through all of the media obligations, commercials, interviews, press conferences, trash-talking and Twitter beef, the action itself often gets overshadowed by the pageantry.
That’s all due to come to an end this Saturday as the Octagon door rockets shut and the only things that reign supreme are high-flying leather, quick movement, execution and resilience.
But who will fare the best when it matters most? What needs to be done to secure the most sought after success?
Here are the keys to victory for each fighter involved in UFC 189’s marquee matchups.