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Conor McGregor Beats Chad Mendes for the UFC Interim Featherweight Title In Las Vegas at UFC 189

Conor McGregor throws a punch against Chad Mendes during UFC 189 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 11, 2015. (Cooper Neill)
Conor McGregor throws a punch against Chad Mendes during UFC 189 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 11, 2015. (Cooper Neill)

Regarded as the ‘fight of the year’ with McGregor being led to the cage by a live performance from Sinead O’Connor, and an atmosphere adorned with Irish flags and filled with overwhelming love and support from the traveling Irish fans, McGregor delivered for the UFC Interim Featherweight title taking the biggest win of his career and surpassing the expectations for the ultimate show.

Conor McGregor celebrates after defeating Chad Mendes for the interim UFC featherweight title during UFC 189 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 11, 2015. (Cooper Neill)
Conor McGregor celebrates after defeating Chad Mendes for the interim UFC featherweight title during UFC 189 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 11, 2015. (Cooper Neill)

After losing the first round to Mendes who scored on three takedowns and was using elbows and sharp punches that ultimately cut McGregor’s eye, the ultra popular Irishman silenced the critics and sent it in true form with a flurry of punches after being pinned on his back finishing Mendes at the 4 minute 57 second mark of the second round.

Conor McGregor celebrates after defeating Chad Mendes for the interim UFC featherweight title during UFC 189 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 11, 2015. (Cooper Neill)
Conor McGregor celebrates after defeating Chad Mendes for the interim UFC featherweight title during UFC 189 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 11, 2015. (Cooper Neill)

McGregor has been a dominate force in MMA collecting 18 pro wins out of 20 fights total and skyrocketed to fame on the UFC since his debut in 2013.

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