Conor McGregor is carried off on a stretcher following an injury in his loss against Dustin PoirierConor McGregor sustained what appeared to be a serious leg injury as he lost to lightweight rival Dustin Poirier via doctor’s stoppage in round one at UFC 264 in Las Vegas. The Irishman started aggressively by targeting Poirier with leg kicks, but the American quickly capitalised after seeming to hear McGregor’s leg crack during one exchange. Poirier took his opponent to the ground, where he dominated before the fighters returned to their feet. Both swung and missed and McGregor stepped back before his leg collapsed beneath him, sparking speculation he may have suffered a bone fracture. It was a dramatic conclusion to the bout which followed their January rematch, with Poirier calling his opponent a “dirtbag” after the fight.

Source: Irish Independent July 11, 2021 04:42 UTC