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Published 19:52 4 Nov 2015 GMT
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Speaking to MMALatestNews.com, O'Keefe said: "It was unfortunate that Joe’s fight didn’t happen. Joe and the team were well prepared for this fight, and it was special for Joe to main event in his own country.
"I think that considering the way the card crumbled, the Irish crowd energized the place, and the fighters felt that. I’m very proud of everyone on that card, they came out and made a great show regardless of the situation. That’s what real fighters do, they step up, and every fighter on that card did just that.
"The Irish fans are the stars of the night, they’re the best in the world."
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