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.
McGregor vs Poirier: Undercard
Hardy vs Tuivasa: Round 1
Some huge leg kicks by Tuivasa early on. The Australian has landed six or seven already.
OH WOW! He’s wobbled by Hardy as he enters, but immediately turns off Hardy’s lights with a left hook as the American goes for the finish!
A short but thrilling encounter, and here comes the Shoey celebration from Tuivasa, drinking alcohol from a sneaker...
McGregor vs Poirier: Undercard
What are the chances this one goes the distance?
McGregor vs Poirier: Undercard
Tuivasa walks out to Spice Girls’ “Wannabe”. Classic.
McGregor vs Poirier: Undercard
Heavyweight action is up next as former NFL player Greg Hardy (7-3, 1 NC) fights Tai Tuivasa (12-3) of Australia.
McGregor vs Poirier: Undercard
Aldana def. Kunitskaya via first-round TKO (ground strikes, 4:35).
McGregor vs Poirier: Undercard
Aldana vs Kunitskaya: Round 1
Aldana keeps up the ground and pound and secures the finish!
McGregor vs Poirier: Undercard
Aldana vs Kunitskaya: Round 1
A kick-heavy start from Kunitskaya. She then ties Aldana up against the fence. The women trade positions a couple of times before Kunitskaya lands an elbow as they separate.
Aldana catches her with a jab as Kunitskaya enters, though, and the Russian is bleeding from the mouth, it seems.
Aldana drops her with a left hook and is raining down elbows!
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