Conor McGregor remains an oddity in the world of MMA, with a rise to fame (and notoriety) unlike anything we’d seen before or since. The former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion’s popularity and potency may be on the decline now, but his cash-cow status with the UFC is probably safe for at least another year or two.
When tracking McGregor’s rise to the summit of the sport, there are few moments that stand out like UFC Dublin.
UFC Fight Night 46 took place on July 19, 2014 in Dublin’s The O2 Arena (now named 3Arena). The card was heavy with local talent, including McGregor in the main event—his first for the company—opposite Diego Brandao.