UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor 8 years old

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

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UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor Cast

Name Character
Robbie Lawler He was 33, now 42 years old as Himself
Brad Pickett He was 36, now 45 years old as Himself
Chad Mendes He was 30, now 38 years old as Himself
Conor McGregor He was 26, now 35 years old as Himself
Rory MacDonald He was 25, now 34 years old as Himself

UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor Crew

Name Department
UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor poster
UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor (8 years)

Where's Aldo?

  • Release day: Saturday, July 11, 2015
  • Runtime: 179 minutes