Why did Conor McGregor lose against Poirier?

Conor McGregor Loses Fight Against Dustin Poirier After Suffering Leg Injury During First Round. After the fight, UFC President Dana White said that McGregor had injured the lower tibia in his left shin. Poirier, 32, won by TKO and McGregor was transported out of the arena on a stretcher.

What happened to Poirier vs McGregor?

UFC 264 results: Dustin Poirier wins trilogy after Conor McGregor suffers gruesome leg injury. McGregor came out with two spinning back body kicks and then a calf kick like Poirier did to him in the rematch at UFC 257. The Irishman continued the leg assault with a series of leg kicks.

Who wins Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor?

Dustin Poirier wins trilogy rematch by TKO after Conor McGregor injures leg in Round 1; Dana White anticipates a 4th fight.

Is Conor done?

Conor McGregor, he told ESPN on Monday night, is done in the UFC. McGregor fell to Poirier via TKO and broke his left leg, but kept making threats even while sitting in the ring after his loss. He even called Poirier’s win “illegitimate” after surgery on Sunday.

Is McGregor vs Poirier 3 happening?

But after the dust had settled, it was confirmed by all parties that the fight was back on. ESPN’s MMA reporter Ariel Helwani confirmed the news with McGregor himself. Conor McGregor x Dustin Poirier 3 is official for July 10 at T-Mobile Arena.

Who won McGregor Poirier 1?

McGregor vs. Poirier 1 result: McGregor wins in Round 1 via TKO. McGregor, by this stage gaining plenty of momentum as a future star, was more fluid and alert from the very beginning of this three-round featherweight contest.

What age is Dustin Poirier?

32 years (January 19, 1989)
Dustin Poirier/Age

Dustin Glenn Poirier (born January 19, 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist and philanthropist. He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. As of December 13, 2021, he is #2 in the UFC lightweight rankings and #8 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings.

Can McGregor come back?

However, ‘The Notorious’, does not want to rush back and cause potential further injury and told a fan on Twitter he has a return date in mind. McGregor wrote: “Plenty left in me too. I will be back mid 2022, easily.”

Who won Poirier McGregor?

Poirier 1 result: McGregor wins in Round 1 via TKO. McGregor, by this stage gaining plenty of momentum as a future star, was more fluid and alert from the very beginning of this three-round featherweight contest.

Who won Poirier McGregor Fight 2?

McGregor vs Poirer 2 Poirier knocks out McGregor in the pair’s second meeting. “Yeah I’m happy man, but I’m not surprised, I put in the work,” said Poirier after his victory, which came as a surprise to almost everyone else in the arena. “We’re one and one; maybe we’ll have to do it again,” he added.

What happened in the fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier?

McGregor coming out leg kick heavy. The fight is being fought at a furious pace. Poirier somehow clips McGregor and takes it to the ground after McGregor attempts a guillotine choke. After a barrage of ground and pound the fight goes back to the feet and after an exchange McGregor rolls his ankle

What did Conor McGregor say after his surgery?

“Feeling tremendous,” said McGregor, after emerging from a three hour surgery. This will be the third contest between McGregor and Poirier.

Did Conor McGregor break his leg at UFC 264?

The main event fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 concluded in shocking fashion, with McGregor suffering what appeared to be a freak broken leg after rolling over his ankle in the dying seconds of the first round.