UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor (2015)

  • NR
  • 07/11/2015 (US)
  • 2h 59m

Where's Aldo?

Overview

The event was expected to be headlined by a 145 lbs UFC Featherweight Championship bout between current champion José Aldo and top contender Conor McGregor. Aldo pulled out of the bout and a interim championship bout between Chad Mendes and McGregor took place at this event. The UFC received official medical confirmation from several doctors that Aldo did not have a broken rib as he claimed and the biggest problem was the weight cutting process being complicated by the injury. This was confirmed when a release of an Xray tied to an old injury was released by Aldo's camp. The co-main event featured a 170 lbs UFC Welterweight Championship bout between current champion Robbie Lawler and top contender Rory MacDonald. 145 lbs: Dennis Bermudez vs. Jeremy Stephens | 170 lbs: Gunnar Nelson vs. Brandon Thatch | 135 lbs.: Thomas Almeida vs. Brad Pickett

Cast

Conor McGregor's headshot

Conor McGregor

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Chad Mendes's headshot

Chad Mendes

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Robbie Lawler's headshot

Robbie Lawler

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Rory MacDonald's headshot

Rory MacDonald

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Jeremy Stephens's headshot

Jeremy Stephens

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Dennis Bermudez's headshot

Dennis Bermudez

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Gunnar Nelson's headshot

Gunnar Nelson

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Brandon Thatch's headshot

Brandon Thatch

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