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Conor McGregor vs. Diego Brandao full fight video highlights

Watch Conor McGregor vs. Diego Brandao full fight video highlights from UFC Fight Night 46's main event above, courtesy of ESPN.


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UFC Fight Night 46 took place July 19, 2014 at the O2 in Dublin, Ireland. Irish featherweight sensation Conor McGregor (15-2) faced his toughest test yet, toppling TUF 14 winner Diego Brandao (18-10) to the delight of his countrymen in the night's main event, which aired live on UFC Fight Pass. Catch the video highlights above.

For more on UFC Fight Night Dublin's main event, check out the play-by-play by MMAFighting.com's own Luke Thomas.

Round 1: Leon Roberts is the referee. McGregor opens southpaw and with a turning side kick. He blocks two head kicks from Brandao. The Brazilian forces the clinch and presses McGregor into the fence, but is reversed. Now they're jockeying for position. Brandao attempts a trip, but is reversed midair. McGregor stands out, but as he comes back in avoids several weak leg lock attempts from Brandao. McGregor is stacking him now, but then moves into Brandao's butterfly guard. Brandao shoves him off and they stand, but eats a left hook for his efforts. Body shots lands for Brandao, but McGregor is having success up top. A left hook drops Brandao and he slumps along the cage. McGregor follows up and unloads a series of right hands to Brandao who was just covering up. The referee stops the fight when Brandao doesn't react.

UFC FIght Night 46 results: Conor McGregor def. Diego Brandao via TKO (strikes) at 4:08 of round 1

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