UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor
Where's Aldo?
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
Where to Watch
Rent or Buy
Cast
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Conor McGregor Self -
Chad Mendes Self -
Robbie Lawler Self -
Rory MacDonald Self -
Jeremy Stephens Self -
Dennis Bermudez Self -
Gunnar Nelson Self -
Brandon Thatch Self -
Thomas Almeida Self -
Brad Pickett Self -
Matt Brown Self -
Tim Means Self
Make it a double feature
4h 23m together
UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor
The Perfect Catch
A close match in mood and era.






