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There was a full-on world tour in 2015 for Conor McGregor’s title shot in opposition to then-featherweight champ Jose Aldo.
When Aldo pulled out of the struggle lower than two weeks out with a rib damage, it was somehwat suspected. It had been rumored, and since UFC CEO Dana White mentioned Aldo had pulled out of 5 earlier title fights, a contingency plan was in place to maintain McGregor in the primary occasion in Las Vegas, the place 1000’s of Irish followers made the journey hoping to see him depart with a belt.
So the UFC known as on Chad Mendes, as deliberate. Though Mendes bloodied McGregor, it didn’t matter within the second spherical when McGregor began piecing him up and completed him to win the interim 145-pound title.
The UFC launched a 3rd compilation video that includes simply the sounds of the fighters, the world and the corners – no commentary – of a few of the most well-known moments in firm historical past, together with McGregor’s win over Mendes; Alex Pereira sleeping Sean Strickland; Max Holloway’s dramatic “BMF” win; and plenty of extra.
Take a look at McGregor’s first title win, in addition to another unbelievable UFC moments, within the video above. And under, don’t miss extra protection of these legendary fights.
Additionally see:
Ilia Topuria def. Alexander Volkanovski, UFC 298
Max Holloway def. Justin Gaethje, UFC 300
Thiago Santos def. Kevin Holland, UFC 227
Conor McGregor def. Chad Mendes, UFC 189
Dustin Poirier def. Dan Hooker, UFC on ESPN 12
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 27: (L-R) Dustin Poirier punches Dan Hooker of New Zealand of their light-weight struggle through the UFC Combat Night time occasion at UFC APEX on June 27, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photograph by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
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