UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Brandao

This Dublin event marked a pivotal moment for Irish MMA as Conor McGregor headlined in his home country for the first time against Diego Brandão. Despite Cole Miller originally being slated as the opponent, Brandão stepped in after Miller withdrew due to injury. Ticket demand was extraordinary, selling out in hours. The card featured an unprecedented sweep by Irish and SBG Ireland fighters, with Cathal Pendred, Gunnar Nelson, Paddy Holohan, Norman Parke, and Neil Seery all earning victories.