Conor McGregor reflects on his 2014 debut fight in Dublin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
On July 19, 2014, Conor McGregor achieved star status by defeating Diego Brandao at UFC Fight Night 46 in Dublin. His victory came before a raucous crowd at 3Arena, paving the way for a meteoric rise in the UFC. Since then, McGregor's career has been marked by both success and controversy, including a significant decline in recent performance. As of July 2026, he has one fight left on his UFC contract and intends to return after rehabilitation following a knee injury sustained in a recent fight against Max Holloway.
- •McGregor defeated Brandao in Dublin on July 19, 2014.
- •He gained significant fame after that fight, leading to various title wins.
- •McGregor has one MMA win in the last nine years.
- •He suffered a knee injury in July 2026 against Max Holloway.
- •His popularity in Ireland is reportedly at an all-time low.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — This Date in MMA History: When Conor McGregor still was beloved at UFC Dublin
"It's been a dozen years since Conor McGregor officially hit superstar status when he put away Diego Brandao in front of his home fans in Ireland.
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