The first half of 2016 has thus far kept the Ultimate Fighting Championship in its backyard for nearly all of its major fights. UFC 197 on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas will be the latest pay-per-view event to emanate from Sin City. As the UFC has evolved into a premium product that holds the fight capital’s attention, it has encountered any number of problems with the potential to ruin major bouts, from injuries and bad behavior to performance-enhancing drugs and old-fashioned delinquency. This is the world former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has helped fashion and one he hopes to leave behind at UFC 197.
Smartest Guy at the Bar: UFC 197 Edition
