C. McGregor appears on the Octagon floor after suffering a serious injury. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The main fight of UFC 264, held this Saturday (10), in Las Vegas (USA), ended tragically. After a busy first round, with an advantage for the Dustin poirier, a serious injury to Conor McGregor ended up determining the outcome. After suffering several attacks from the 'Diamante', the Irishman ended up fracturing his ankle in the final seconds of the first stage and was prevented from continuing in the duel, losing by technical knockout (click here to see the moment of the serious injury).
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The confrontation between Conor and Dustin marked the end of the trilogy between the athletes, which began in 2014. With the victory, Poirier achieved his second victory over the 'Notório' of the season and prevented Conor's dream of returning to compete for the lightweight title ( up to 70,3kg.).
Beaten again by the American, McGregor continues without winning in the category in more than five years. It is still too early to know the severity of the Irishman's injury. The fighter may be away from the sport for an indefinite period of time until he fully recovers.
Now, victorious, Poirier may have stamped his passport to fight again for the division's linear belt. With the new knockout, the North American could become the first challenger to the reign of Charles of the Bronx.
In the interview after the tragic incident, McGregor assured that the story between them was not over. Provoking Poirier, the Irishman, at first, ruled out leaving MMA.
The fight
In the opening seconds, McGregor launched a sequence of four kicks at Poirier. More aggressive, the Irishman continued walking forward and trying to intimidate his opponent. Dustin discounted the attacks in kind and forced Conor to change base. The confrontation remained tense, with the athletes exchanging blows in the center of the octagon. The 'Notório' released his famous left hand, but ended up surprised by a direct shot in response. McGregor made a swing and the American went for the legs. Conor took advantage of the American's oversight and threatened a guillotine. Poirier defended well and ended up on top, in an advantageous position over his opponent. From below, the Irishman threw elbows, but Poirier was not intimidated. The 'Diamond' started to hit the Irishman, who received the attacks cleanly. In the final minute, the American continued looking for the knockout. Conor tried to resist, but had a hard time in the first stage. Towards the end, Conor managed to get up, but ended up suffering a serious ankle injury after risking a direct shot at his opponent. The incident happened in the final seconds and, realizing the condition of the 'Notorious', the confrontation was interrupted.
UFC 264 results
MAIN CARD
Lightweight: Dustin poirier derrotou Conor McGregor by technical knockout (ankle injury) 5m from R1
Welterweight Weight: Gilbert Durinho derrotou Stephen Thompson in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Heavyweight: Tai tuivasa derrotou Greg hardy by knockout at 1m07s of R1
Bantamweight: Irene aldana derrotou It's Kunitskaya by technical knockout at 4m45s of R1
Bantamweight: Sean O'Malley defeated Kris moutinho by technical knockout at 4m33s of R3
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight Weight: Max griffin derrotou Carlos Condit in the unanimous decision of the judges
Welterweight Weight: Michael Pereira derrotou Niko Price in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Feather weight: Ilia Topuria defeated Ryan Hall by knockout at 4:47 of R1
Average weight: Dricus du Plessis derrotou Trevin giles by knockout at 1m41s of R2
Fly weight: Jennifer maia derrotou Jessica Eye in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Average weight: Brad Tavares derrotou Omari Akhmedov in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Fly weight: Zhalgas Zhumagulov finished Jerome Rivera with a guillotine 2m02s from R1
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