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    In pictures: Poirier thumps McGregor at UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi

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    In pictures: Poirier thumps McGregor at UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi

    American outclasses Irishman McGregor to get revenge for earlier loss

    Published:  January 24, 2021 11:18 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor
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    Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 257 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
    American underdog Dustin Poirier shook up the world of mixed martial arts Sunday, beating up the legs of Irish superstar Conor McGregor before knocking him out at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi. Image Credit: Zuffa
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    Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 257 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
    “I’m happy but I’m not surprised. I put in the work,” Poirier after the referee stepped in after 2min 32sec of the second round to save McGregor from further damage after he was dropped by a fierce combination of punches. Image Credit: Zuffa
    3 of 13
    Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 257 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
    The 32-year-old Poirier was ranked second in the flyweight division going into the fight, but still rated a heavy underdog by bookmakers to beat his fourth-ranked opponent, arguably the most famous fighter the sport has seen. Image Credit: Zuffa
    4 of 13
    Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 257 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
    The controversial McGregor, known as “Notorious”, was returning to the octagon for the first time in a year and hoping for a repeat of the pair’s first contest in 2014 which he won by TKO after just 109 seconds. Image Credit: Zuffa
    5 of 13
    Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 257 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
    But Poirier, who now has a UFC record of 27-6, used low calf kicks in an effort to put McGregor (22-5) off his usual ferocious stand-up game - and it worked. Image Credit: Zuffa
    6 of 13
    Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 257 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
    “First off I want to say Conor took this result professionally. We’re 1-1 and maybe we’re going to have to do it again,” said Poirier, hinting at the prospect of a trilogy fight. Image Credit: Zuffa
    7 of 13
    Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 257 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
    “I’m happy with the place I am in. I’m happy with the face I see in the mirror. The goal was to be technical and to pick my shots, not brawl at all. I had him hurt and I went a little crazy.” Image Credit: Zuffa
    8 of 13
    Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 257 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
    McGregor likes to call himself “Mystic Mac” and had spent the week leading into the fight predicting he would end it inside 60 seconds. Image Credit: Zuffa
    9 of 13
    Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 257 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
    But it was a different Poirier to the one who had looked overmatched when the pair previously met at UFC 178 at the lighter featherweight. Image Credit: UFC
    10 of 13
    Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 257 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
    The lightweight fighters, both 32, were each making a case for a title bout. McGregor looked strong and aggressive in the first round, but Poirier overwhelmed him in the second with leg kicks and a barrage of punches that crumpled McGregor to the ground. Image Credit: Zuffa
    11 of 13
    Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 257 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
    McGregor said immediately after the fight that he'd like to compete more often in 2021, but a big-money rematch with champion Khabib Nurmagomedov seems less likely than ever, and an immediate shot at the vacant title also seems remote. Poirier's win should move him to the front of the line, and Michael Chandler, a former Bellator lightweight champion, made his case by winning his UFC debut in the co-main event via first-round knockout over contender Dan Hooker. Image Credit: UFC
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    Khabib took a dig at Conor McGregor after his loss to Poirier, hiniting that he is finished after a series of exhibition fights.
    Khabib took a dig at Conor McGregor after his loss to Poirier, hiniting that he is finished after a series of exhibition fights. "This is what happened, when you change your team, leave the sparring partners who made you a champion and sparring with little kids, far away from reality," he tweeted. Image Credit: Zuffa
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    McGregor reportedly left the YAs Island arena on crutches and it is difficult to say where his career will go from here.
    McGregor reportedly left the Yas Island arena on crutches after his legs took a pummelling from Poirier and it is difficult to say where his career will go from here. Image Credit: Zuffa

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