# UFC 189

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# That's the story Rory

A training accident with Rory MacDonald caused Conor McGregor's pre-UFC 189 knee injury

That’s according to John Kavanagh in his new autobiography.

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Jun 24th 2016, 8:00 AM

# relentless

'I'm prepared to die in there and I'm prepared to kill in there', says Conor McGregor

The Notorious gave an in-depth interview to Beyond The Octagon.

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Nov 10th 2015, 10:34 PM

# On the brink

Fox Sports releases new mini-doc with behind-the-scenes footage from McGregor-Mendes

The two-part series follows the Irish MMA star during fight week of UFC 189.

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Oct 26th 2015, 3:32 PM

# Rory's story

MacDonald describes brutal UFC 189 loss as 'the greatest moment of my life'

No regrets for the beaten welterweight title contender.

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Aug 12th 2015, 12:05 AM

# selfie

Bizarre incident involving Jose Aldo highlighted in UFC 189 drug test results

A total of seven fighters were tested in connection with UFC 189.

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Aug 11th 2015, 11:05 AM

# nightmares

Chad Mendes is still losing sleep about McGregor defeat at UFC 189

The former number one contender insists he’d win a rematch.

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Aug 5th 2015, 11:14 AM

# big business

The UFC have revealed impressive PPV figures from McGregor vs. Mendes

A hell of a lot of people tuned in for UFC 189.

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Jul 24th 2015, 3:27 PM

# Fight

Urijah Faber claims to have gone toe-to-toe with McGregor in the TUF gym

However, he does call the interim champion ‘a decent guy’.

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Jul 21st 2015, 8:26 AM

# stunned

Tony McGregor says seeing Conor hurt against Mendes was 'a terrible shock'

The new UFC interim featherweight champion’s family admit the found UFC 189 tough.

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Jul 20th 2015, 10:30 PM

# expert view

John Kavanagh: 'I did think it was inevitable that this day would come'

Conor McGregor’s coach reflects on a historic triumph for Irish sport in his exclusive column.

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Jul 16th 2015, 5:35 PM

# Art Attack

This artist's paintings of Conor McGregor have gone viral

Geo Thomson talks to The42 about his career and how his Notorious artwork went viral.

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Jul 15th 2015, 4:02 PM

# Ouch!

Chad Mendes broke his thumb during the first round against Conor McGregor

McGregor has also been given a short medical suspension following Saturday night’s title win.

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Jul 14th 2015, 12:58 PM

# Pay Day

Conor McGregor made more than €45,000 per minute on Saturday night

Unsurprisingly, he and Chad Mendes earned quite a few bob at UFC 189.

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Jul 13th 2015, 6:16 PM

# On top of the world

Conor McGregor partied like a champ after winning the UFC interim belt

The Notorious celebrated his win over Chad Mendes with friends, family and a band of merry Irish fans.

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Jul 13th 2015, 4:13 PM

# gruesome

Rory MacDonald's face is seriously messed up after his epic UFC 189 rematch

The Canadian welterweight tweeted a graphic picture of his broken nose, while opponent Robbie Lawler had his lip ripped open in the bloody battle.

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Jul 13th 2015, 11:53 AM

# Cageside view

Questions answered... Doubters silenced... History made... Takeover complete

Paul Dollery signs off from Las Vegas on a memorable weekend for Irish sport.

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Jul 12th 2015, 9:15 PM

# Insult

The man who confronted McGregor backstage compares him to a 'crackhead'

“He felt like a junior-high girl when I grabbed him, I’ll be honest,” he added.

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Jul 12th 2015, 5:35 PM

# UFC 189

'It overwhelmed me and I came to tears' - Watch Conor McGregor's post-fight press conference

Reaction from the new UFC interim featherweight champion.

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Jul 12th 2015, 11:18 AM

# Notorious

'I swear to God his day will come' - Ireland's new champion sends a message to Aldo

Conor McGregor clinched the interim featherweight title in front of an arena dominated by Irish fans.

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Jul 12th 2015, 9:07 AM

# snapshots

In pics: Conor McGregor becomes a UFC champion

The Irish MMA star defeated Chad Mendes at UFC 189 in Las Vegas to win the interim featherweight title.

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Jul 12th 2015, 7:31 AM

# The champ is here

Conor McGregor is bringing a UFC belt back home to Ireland

The Notorious is the interim UFC featherweight champion.

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Jul 12th 2015, 5:46 AM

# UFC 189

Lawler retains UFC belt after finishing MacDonald in incredible first title defence

The champion stopped Rory MacDonald in the fifth round.

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Jul 12th 2015, 5:12 AM

# back with a bang

Gunnar Nelson has returned in spectacular fashion at UFC 189

The adopted Irishman submitted Brandon Thatch.

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Jul 12th 2015, 4:07 AM

# Disappointment

'John was the better man' admits defeated Cathal Pendred

The Irish welterweight’s winning run has been brought to a halt.

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Jul 12th 2015, 3:48 AM

# UFC 189

Thomas Almeida nearly decapitated Brad Pickett with a flying knee tonight

Almeida put his hand up for the Knockout of the Night bonus against Pickett.

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Jul 12th 2015, 3:34 AM

# Reaction

'No bad blood' between Seery and Smolka after thrilling UFC bout

The Irish flyweight was defeated tonight at UFC 189.

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Jul 12th 2015, 2:43 AM

# Second best

Cathal Pendred has been given his first taste of defeat in the UFC

John Howard overcame the Dubliner at UFC 189.

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Jul 12th 2015, 2:10 AM

# latest

UFC 189: All of the results from tonight's McGregor v Mendes card in Las Vegas

Seery, Pendred and Nelson all in action before Conor McGregor takes on Chad Mendes for the interim featherweight title.

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Jul 12th 2015, 1:32 AM

# edged out

Neil Seery loses out at UFC 189 despite a brave performance against Louis Smolka

Disappointment for the veteran flyweight in Las Vegas.

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Jul 12th 2015, 1:07 AM

# expert view

John Kavanagh: 'The long wait is over. This is the stuff dreams are made of'

The latest from our exclusive columnist ahead of tomorrow’s title bout for Conor McGregor at UFC 189.

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Jul 11th 2015, 11:50 PM

# UFC 189

Explainer: Tuning in for your first MMA fight? Here's what you should know

Ireland’s Conor McGregor challenges for a UFC belt In Las Vegas.

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Jul 11th 2015, 8:15 PM

# TV guide

All the info you need to watch Conor McGregor in action at UFC 189

If you plan on tuning in for the action from Las Vegas this weekend, here’s what you should know.

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Jul 11th 2015, 8:00 PM

# Analysis

McGregor vs. Mendes: Distance and Movement - A striking breakdown

Analyst Connor Ruebusch examines the UFC 189 main event.

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Jul 11th 2015, 6:00 PM

# UFC 189

A letter from Las Vegas: 'Isn't Ireland a small country? How can there be so many of you?'

Paul Dollery sets the scene ahead of UFC 189.

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Jul 11th 2015, 1:30 PM

# your call

Open thread and poll: Who will be victorious in tonight's UFC 189 main event?

It’s the toughest test of Conor McGregor’s career.

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Jul 11th 2015, 6:00 AM

# Handbags

Conor McGregor and Urijah Faber involved in backstage altercation

“I could have thrown him on his head right there and then.”

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Jul 11th 2015, 3:46 AM

# Heated

McGregor and Mendes make weight at a packed MGM Grand

Believe it or not, Chael, the Irishman hit the mark at 145lbs.

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Jul 11th 2015, 1:00 AM

# GAA HQ

UFC boss: McGregor to get a Croker title defence if he overcomes Mendes and Aldo

Dana White is still keen on a show at GAA headquarters.

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Jul 10th 2015, 10:03 PM

# Money Money Money

Is MMA really 'bigger than boxing' as one former UFC champion claims?

We take a look at the numbers.

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Jul 10th 2015, 6:00 PM

# early night

'It will be a first-round KO... I'll be very surprised if it goes into the second'

We spoke to Conor McGregor’s main sparring partner in Vegas.

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Jul 10th 2015, 11:00 AM