Conor McGregor — UFC 189
On July 11, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Conor McGregor captured the Interim UFC Featherweight Championship with a second-round TKO victory over Chad Mendes in the main event of UFC 189.
Facing an elite wrestler on short notice, McGregor delivered a composed, high-pressure championship performance—absorbing early adversity before breaking Mendes with precision striking, relentless pace, and fight IQ. The win validated McGregor as a true championship-level force and marked the beginning of the most commercially dominant era in UFC history.
Why This Moment Matters
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Interim title victory that led directly to undisputed gold
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Las Vegas PPV main event under championship pressure
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Definitive proof of McGregor’s striking, composure, and readiness
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A turning point that reshaped the UFC’s global profile
The Memorable Momentz Piece
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Authentic UFC 189 ticket, professionally framed
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Museum-grade presentation with official fight details and event context
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QR code linking to iconic fight highlights
This is not just a championship win — it’s the moment Conor McGregor became inevitable.