“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. 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. I’m happy with the face I see in the mirror. Poirier then found his range in the second, weakening McGregor’s base with more calf kicks before exploding for the shock finish.

Source: Punch January 24, 2021 06:51 UTC