Scenes from UFC 205 fight week leading up to the first professional MMA bouts in New York on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC president Dana White separates Conor McGregor and Eddie Alvarez during the UFC 205 press conference at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 10, 2016.

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UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor reacts as he leaves the stage after the UFC 205 press conference at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 10, 2016.

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UFC president Dana White separates Eddie Alvarez and Conor McGregor during the UFC 205 press conference at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 10, 2016.

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UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley and Stephen Thompson face off for a photo during the UFC 205 press conference at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 10, 2016.

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Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Karolina Kowalkiewicz face off during the UFC 205 press conference at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 10, 2016.

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A supporter of fighter Conor McGregor holds up a sign with the likeness of the fighter during a news conference ahead of UFC 205, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, at Madison Square Garden.

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Chris Weidman works out on Nov. 9, 2016, three days prior to his fight against Yoel Romero at UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC strawweight Karolina Kowalkiewicz warms up during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC strawweight Karolina Kowalkiewicz braids her hair during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk looks to the crowd during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC strawweight Karolina Kowalkiewicz preps during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson kicks during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor plays with the crowd during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson kicks during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson looks to the crowd during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk preps during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor shows off during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez looks to the crowd during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson warms up during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson warms up during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez looks on during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez talks with coaches Ricardo Almeida and Mark Henry during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez preps during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson throws a punch during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson throws a punch during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson looks to the crowd during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez preps during an open workout on Nov. 9, 2016 ahead of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.

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