Dustin Poirier stunned and landed Conor McGregor
American Dustin Poirier ousted Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) superstar in the second round Conor McGregor At the match organized by the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
MacGregor was returning to the Octagon a year after his last appearance. Borier surprised him with a left kick and dropped him before referee Herb Dean ended the fight after two minutes and 32 seconds in the second round.
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“I think this was a battle for the title, and now I’m the hero,” said Borier after the battle.
MacGregor promised for his part that he would return. “I have to get over it and come back, and that’s what I will do,” he said. “I’m heartbroken, hard to digest. I just want to go back to the hotel and relax with my kids and regroup.”
KO TIME TO MCGREGOR
Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor by KO in the second round: Left Crochet changed the fight. MacGregor did well, but he noticed the lethargy and it took its toll.# UFC257 # Happy Sunday # UFC257 #McGregorphs Barrier pic.twitter.com/Kdr0UrolsO
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