Despite what you may have heard through the grapevines, or even wish to be true, Conor McGregor isn’t fighting at UFC 179.

While the ever-growing Irishman won’t be entering the Octagon, he will be cage side to witness the awaited rematch between current UFC featherweight king, Jose Aldo, and his opponent, Chad Mendes.

Mendes will seek revenge after the two met at UFC 142, in what would become the most heroic win of Aldo’s career. UFC 179 will take place on October 24, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

An extended video preview is provided above.

Here’s who will join Aldo and Mendes at UFC 179:

MAIN CARD—PPV, 10 pm EST

Champ Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes – for featherweight title

Phil Davis vs. Glover Teixeira

Fabio Maldonado vs. Hans Stringer

Darren Elkins vs. Lucas Martins

Beneil Dariush vs. Diego Ferreira

PRELIMINARY CARD—FOX Sports 1, 8 pm EST

William Macario vs. Neil Magny

Yan Cabral vs. Naoyuki Kotani

Scott Jorgensen vs. Wilson Reis

Felipe Arantes vs. Andre Fili

PRELIMINARY CARD—UFC Fight Pass, 7 pm EST

Gilbert Burns vs. Christos Giagos

Fabricio Camoes vs. Tony Martin

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