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14 May, 2017

McGregor-Mendez corner audio released

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The corner audio for McGregor v. Mendez, from UFC 189 is released. After Jose Aldo withdrew from the fight due to a bruised rib, McGregor headed into the bout as favourite with many believing that Mendes’ two week training camp would simply prove to be too little time to prepare. However, Mendes brought McGregor to the mat on several occasions in the two round fight. With Mendes undoubtedly ahead on the judges’ scorecards, McGregor rallied at the end of the second, landing multiple strikes before his left hand eventually found the American’s chin and sent him plummeting to the canvas.

11 Jul, 2015

UFC 189: Octagon interview

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McGregor and Mendez give post-fight interviews in the octagon. McGregor:

I’m absolutely blown away by the support…I’ve been hearing all the while that I’ve been protected from this style of opponent, that I’ve been gifted a title shot. So when my title shot went running and they gave me the challenge I was supposed to be protected from, I decided that I’m just going to prove to people that I’m a true fighter. It doesn’t matter who it is, I’ll show up and I’ll put a finish on any fighter.

Mendes:

First of all I want to thank Conor for accepting on two weeks…The guy’s tough. He’s got the talk to back it u. These Irish guys are crazy.

UFC 189: Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes Octagon Interviews

UFC 189: McGregor defeats Mendes

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McGregor defeats Mendes for the Interim Featherweight title, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. McGregor is the first UFC champion from the Republic of Ireland. During the fight he spends much of the first two rounds on his back, but he finishes the fight a big left hand that puts Mendes down in the 58th second of the second round. McGregor pounds away for the stoppage and then jumps onto the cage in celebration.

UFC 189: The Thrill and the Agony

10 Jul, 2015

UFC 189: Weigh-in

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McGregor and Mendes weigh in. McGregor:

Chad is an overgrown midget. I’m gonna hit him, I’m gonna cut him in half and raise gold for Ireland.

Mendes can barely be heard above Irish fans booing.

UFC 189 Weigh-In: McGregor and Mendes Explode (Main/Co-Main Event)