McGregor vs Poirier LIVE: Highlights, who won and latest updates as UFC 264 fight ended over injury
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Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier failed to settle their rivalry tonight after a dramatic clash in the main event of UFC 264.
The latest bout marked their third meeting, with McGregor having knocked out Poirier in the first round when they fought at featherweight in 2014, before the American exacted his revenge this January by handing the Irishman the first KO loss of his career. That lightweight contest in Abu Dhabi ended in the second round, with many pundits predicting another early finish as the pair go head-to-head in a sold-out T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
There was in fact an early finish, but not an expected one. The trilogy came to a close after McGregor lost to Poirier via doctor stoppage, with the Irishman unable to continue after sustaining an ankle injury at the end of the first round.
McGregor has just one win in the last four-and-a-half years – a 40-second demolition of Donald Cerrone in January 2020 – while Poirier now has eight victories and one defeat in that same period of time. The ‘Diamond’ has established himself as the No 1 lightweight contender in the UFC, and – having previously held interim gold – could have fought for the vacant undisputed title at 155lbs this spring. Instead, Poirier opted for a money fight with McGregor.
Follow all the highlights and fallout from UFC 264 below.
Dustin Poirier tells Conor McGregor he got what he deserved in UFC 264 defeat
Dustin Poirier insists “karma is a mirror” as Conor McGregor prepares to undergo surgery on a suspected broken leg following their latest fight at UFC 264.
McGregor suffered the injury during the first round of their trilogy bout in Las Vegas with Poirier getting the win via doctor’s stoppage with the Irishman unable to continue.
The build-up to the fight was marred by McGregor seriously threatening his opponent’s safety and he continued his tirade against Poirier in his post-match interview, this time including references to the American’s wife.
Poirier (27-7 MMA) addressed the comments after the contest with UFC commentator Joe Rogan in his post-fight interview, saying: “I can take, you know, the trash talk. There’s no holds barred with the trash talk, right?
Dustin Poirier tells Conor McGregor he got what he deserved in UFC 264 defeat
Poirier emerged victorious after McGregor suffered a suspected broken leg in their rematch in Las Vegas
Charles Oliveira set to take on Dustin Poirier following McGregor fight
Dustin Poirier could take on Charles Oliveira for the UFC lightweight title after the American’s victory over Conor McGregor, according to Dana White.
White said after Saturday’s main event that Poirier would take on Oliveira for the title, while also indicating that McGregor would get a fourth fight against Poirier once he recovers from his leg injury.
“When Conor is healed and ready to go, we’ll do the rematch, I guess,” White said. “Poirier will do his thing until Conor is ready.” Oliveira reportedly told ESPN that he expects to fight Poirier in December.
Oliveira, who was ringside in Las Vegas, said after the fight: “It is sad. We don’t ever want to see a guy lose like that but it happens so congratulations to Dustin (Poirier). This is MMA, it is unpredictable. We never know what is going to happen.
“This is a fight (against Poirier) that I thought was going to happen. It was supposed to happen for a long time so if it happens… I am ready to go.”
Jones reacts to Conor McGregor’s defeat to Dustin Poirier
Jon Jones has questioned whether Conor McGregor will ever fight again after the Irish fighter suffered a broken leg in his defeat to Dustin Poirier.
The former light heavyweight champion tweeted his support for McGregor after his serious injury.
“Man, I wonder if he will ever fight again after this.. heal up champ, this is terrible,” Jones said.
McGregor indicated he will return to the octagon following the defeat, vowing that his rivalry with Poirier is “not over” despite the defeat. McGregor is expected to undergo surgery on his leg today.
Khabib reacts to Conor McGregor defeat to Dustin Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov has reacted to former rival Conor McGregor’s latest defeat to Dustin Poirier by insisting “good always defeats evil”.
The Diamond overcame The Notorious at UFC 264 in strange circumstances when the Irishman suffered a broken leg towards the end of the first round.
The gruesome leg injury led to a doctor’s stoppage and a second consecutive defeat to the American.
And the Russian, who retired undefeated as the lightweight champion, responded to the fight by congratulating Poirier and taking a predictable shot at McGregor.
Khabib reacts to Conor McGregor defeat to Dustin Poirier
The Russian took delight in his former rival’s demise at the hands of The Diamond at UFC 264
Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier scorecards revealed
The official scorecards for Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor 3 have been revealed with the Irishman suffering a fight-ending leg injury to hand the American the victory at UFC 264.
The Irishman sustained a gruesome leg injury towards the end of the first round and, following a doctor’s stoppage, suffered a second consecutive defeat to The Diamond, while it is just one win in four-and-a-half years now.
Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier scorecards revealed
The American picked up the win after The Notorious suffered a fight-ending leg injury towards the end of the first round
Poirier vs McGregor 3 PPV buys revealed
Poirier vs McGregor 3 projects to have hit 1.7-1.8 million PPV buys in the United States alone.
That’s according to Dana White, via ESPN’s Mike Coppinger, proving the power of McGregor’s name and brand.
UFC 264 bonuses: O’Malley and late replacement Moutinho bank $75k for ‘Fight of the Night’
Fight of the Night: Sean O’Malley vs. Kris Moutinho
Performance of the Night: Tai Tuivasa
Performance of the Night: Driscus Du Plessis
Dana White delivers update on Conor McGregor leg injury
Dana White has provided an update on Conor McGregor’s leg injury after suffering defeat to Dustin Poirier in their trilogy fight at UFC 264.
The Irishman suffered a gruesome leg injury towards the end of the first round with a doctor’s stoppage the final classification for the result.
And the UFC president provided more context surrounding McGregor’s injury, which is set to keep him out for the foreseeable future.
Dana White delivers update on Conor McGregor leg injury
The Irishman suffered a broken leg in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier in Las Vegas
White: McGregor will get fourth fight once healed
UFC president Dana White condemned McGregor’s comments both before and after the fight, before dropping a strong hint that the pair could meet for a fourth time when McGregor has recovered.
“I don’t like that, that’s not good,” said White. “Leave people’s families and wives and all that stuff out of it. Family has nothing to do with it.
“It sucks for it to end that way, it’s brutal, it’s not the way you want to see fights end. It’s a break of the lower tibia in his left shin and he will go into surgery tomorrow (Sunday).
“The fight didn’t get finished. We’ll see how this whole thing plays out. Who knows how long Conor is out? Poirier will do his thing until Conor is ready.
“Dustin Poirier will fight for the title (against lightweight champion Charles Oliveira) and when Conor is healed and ready to go, you do the rematch, I guess.”
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