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# UFC 189

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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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
'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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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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