UFC McGregor defeats Poirier for the first time in TKO

Star Conor McGregor (33, Ireland) of UFC, the world’s largest mixed martial arts group, was defeated by TKO for the first time in her life.

McGregor was defeated by Dustin Poirier (32, USA) in the second round of TKO at the main event of’UFC 257′ held on Yas Island, an artificial island in Abu Dhabi, UAE on the 24th (Korean time).

McGregor was defeated for the fifth time (22 wins). Since joining the UFC, this is the third defeat after Nate Diaz and Habib Nurmagomedorf.

This is the first time that McGregor, who boasted the strongest batting ability, has been defeated by KO or TKO.

Representative Dana White planned to have Nurmagomedorf, who declared his retirement with a flawless record of 29 matches, overturned his retirement, and played a lightweight title fight with the winner of this confrontation.

Poirier succeeded in sulking against McGregor after six years and four months.

Poirier was defeated by TKO in the first round of his first match against McGregor at UFC 179 in September 2014.

Poirier’s victory on that day made him approach the position of the lightweight champion, who became virtually non-juminist when the current champion Nurmagomedov declared his retirement.

After returning to the Octagon after a year, McGregor approached it aggressively with the start of the first round and pressed Poirier.

In the second round, McGregor pushed Poirier away with punches and kicks more confidently.

However, with two minutes left at the end of the second round, the situation changed sharply. Poirier’s punch hits McGregor’s face.

Shocked, McGregor shook rapidly and did not hesitate in the ring. Poirier didn’t miss the opportunity and defeated McGregor and ended the game with a pounding punch.

Reporter Yoon Jong Han [email protected]

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