Diego Brandão faces 'Irish loudmouth' in the main fight of UFC Fight Night 46

Brazilian, winner of TUF 14, faces the tough Conor McGregor, who fights at home in the city of Dublin

SUPER FIGHTS Editorial

03/06/2014 | 21:25

D. Brandão (photo) fought the fight that opened the main card of UFC 168. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

D. Brandão faces controversial Irishman at UFC Fight Night 46. Photo: Josh Hedges

The Brazilian Diego Brandao returns to the UFC in a great challenge. The winner of the 14th edition of TUF in the United States, the man from Manaus faces the toughest Conor McGregor at UFC Fight 46, an event that takes place on July 19, in Dublin, Ireland. The Brazilian athlete agreed to replace the injured player Cole Miller, who was initially scheduled for the fight.

Diego and McGregor have a history of recent rivalry. They even exchanged provocations in 2013, but the fight didn't happen because the Irishman was injured.

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Diego Brandao, who has a record of 18 wins and nine losses, comes from a setback in his last appearance. He lost to Dustin poirier at UFC 168 in December. Conor Gregor, in turn, has a professional record of 14 wins and two defeats. The Irishman comes from an incredible series of 10 victories, the last being over Max Hollowayin August 2013.