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The publicized return of the superstar of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Conor McGregor, lasted just a few minutes, as his rival was more forceful and managed to finish in the second round the fight, organized by the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) in Abu Dabi on Sunday.
The Irishman returned to the Octagon a year after his last appearance. Poirier surprised him with a left blow and knocked him down, before referee Herb Dean ended the clash after 2 minutes and 32 seconds in the second round, such as shown in this video:
It’s over !!!! 😱 @DustinPoirier knock out McGregor !!!! # UFC257#InAbuDhabi @visitabudhabi #UFCEnVivo pic.twitter.com/44yOe5ctIs
– ufcespanol (@UFCEspanol) January 24, 2021
Despite the loss, McGregor pocketed a million and promised to return. “I have to get over it and come back and that’s what I’ll do,” he said.
“I am devastated, it is difficult to digest. I just want to go back to the hotel and relax with my children and regroup ”, added the Irishman, according to this video posted on the UFC Twitter account.
“I am broken”. Conor McGregor reacts after his # UFC257 lost. pic.twitter.com/CJN7a2FuZg
– UFC (@ufc) January 24, 2021
“I think this was a title fight, now I’m the champion,” Poirier noted. celebrating your victory. Here is the declaration of the winner, posted on the UFC Twitter account:
Two wins against Holloway.
A win against McGregor.
The best fighter in the Octagon? 🥊 # UFC257 pic.twitter.com/HsuQMzwkFV
– UFC (@ufc) January 24, 2021
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