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Dustin Poirier evened the score with Conor McGregor last night (Sat., Jan. 23, 2021) at UFC 257 live on ESPN+ PPV from inside Etihad Arena on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., finishing “Notorious” via second-round TKO (punches) in their main event rematch. It is the first time McGregor has been stopped via strikes in his MMA career.
Poirier avoided some good shots early to secure a takedown. McGregor was able to get back to his feet and score some crisp jabs, short shoulder bumps, and a few power lefts. Poirier responded with his own shots including some snapping leg kicks down low.
In Round 2, Poirier landed more leg kicks that seemed to bother McGregor. “Notorious” kept trying to push forward but his movement was staggered. Poirier was able to take advantage and he started to tag McGregor with serious shots. McGregor ate a few but eventually collapsed to the canvas at the hands of a Poirier right hand. “Diamond” moved in for some extra punches and the eventual stoppage.
Check out the highlights below courtesy of UFC/ESPN.
No-No-Notorious!
@TheNotoriousMMA is on the move.
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— UFC (@ufc) January 24, 2021
Time to make things fair.
@DustinPoirier is ready for HIS moment!
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— UFC (@ufc) January 24, 2021
@TheNotoriousMMA IN FINE FORM. #UFC257
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— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) January 24, 2021
Part II starts now…
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— UFC (@ufc) January 24, 2021
Dustin derriba a Conor! #UFC257#InAbuDhabi @visitabudhabi #UFCEnVivo pic.twitter.com/3eBf0EdjP4
— ufcespanol (@UFCEspanol) January 24, 2021
Mucha tensión en el primer round, fuertes intercambios! #UFC257 #InAbuDhabi @visitabudhabi #UFCEnVivo pic.twitter.com/NtiGFsZ3sq
— ufcespanol (@UFCEspanol) January 24, 2021
SCORE: EQUALED.
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— UFC (@ufc) January 24, 2021
From beginning to end, all class this time
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— UFC (@ufc) January 24, 2021
Two wins vs Holloway.
One win vs McGregor.
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— UFC (@ufc) January 24, 2021
“I’m gutted.” Conor McGregor reacts after his #UFC257 loss. pic.twitter.com/CJN7a2FuZg
— UFC (@ufc) January 24, 2021
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