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Knockout! Conor McGregor vs Chad Mendes full fight video highlights from UFC 189 last night

What a night to remember for Conor McGregor -- there hasn't been one quite like it, ever, in the history of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

The fiery Irishman, literally, talked himself into being a superstar, the future of the Featherweight division and, possibly, the sport. That got him a world title fight against 145-pound champion, Jose Aldo, but the Brazilian was forced to withdraw two weeks out from UFC 189's main event tonight (Sat., July 11, 2015).

It didn't matter ... just like "Notorious" reminded us at every turn.

McGregor accepted a bout against the No.