Chad Mendes vs Conor McGregor
The Story
Conor McGregor steps in for injured Aldo to face Olympic-level wrestler Chad Mendes for the interim featherweight title on two weeks' notice — and Mendes nearly capitalized on McGregor's wrestling weakness before fading.
The Stakes
- •Interim UFC Featherweight Championship
- •McGregor's first UFC title
- •Mendes replacement for injured Jose Aldo
- •Test of McGregor's takedown defense vs an elite wrestler