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01st Jul 2015

That was quick – UFC releases first McGregor-Mendes promo (Video)

JOE

‘This is my time to shine and I’m going to take that belt.’

Who said it, Conor McGregor or Chad Mendes?*

Fair play to the UFC’s marketing time for implementing Plan B with ruthless efficiency.

GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final 6/9/2009 Tipperary vs Kilkenny The authorities revert to plan B as spectators get onto the pitch Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***

No sooner had the UFC confirmed that Jose Aldo had pulled out of his title defence against Conor McGregor, than a promo was released to hype up the Irishman’s July 11 interim belt joust with Chad Mendes.

Not quite the Kanye West-inspired number but classy nonetheless.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dE6V-sLEr8

*It was Mendes. The cheeky blighter.