Did Conor McGregor win? McGregor vs Poirier UFC 257 fight result

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxConor McGregor has appeared to all but confirm his next fight after claiming he is set for a trilogy with Dustin Poirier.The Notorious lost to Poirier last month in a surprise result at UFC 257 as The Diamond kicked his way to a second round victory.It does not seem clear when or if McGregor will return to the Octagon - until now.The Irishman is clearly backing himself to get a third fight with Poirier, and will be hoping the result is more like the one he secured inWriting on social media alongside a compilation of his best bits from the Poirier defeat, he wrote: “Some highlights from my last fight! What a trilogy I now have on my

Dustin Poirier is ready to fight Conor McGregor for a third time.

Conor McGregor admits he deserved to lose against Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 because he looked past the American and ahead to a potential boxing showdown with Manny Pacquiao.McGregor was knocked out for the first time in his career against Poirier on January 24, meaning he has now lost three of his last six UFC outings.The Irishman was hoping to claim victory on Fight Island and then cross over into boxing again for a money-spinning bout with Pacquiao, but those plans are now dead in the water.And in his first social-media update since the Poirier defeat, McGregor has admitted he made a mistake by looking too far ahead to a proposed clash with ‘Pacman’.Along with a video showing highlights of the fight, he wrote on Instagram: “Thoughts on

Conor McGregor is confident he can avenge his defeat by Dustin Poirier - if he can learn to defend against his rival's calf kicks.

Conor McGregor has admitted he was too focused on a boxing fight against Manny Pacquiao as he prepared to take on Dustin Poirier.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxDustin Poirier is on the hunt for his next opponent after beating Conor McGregor at UFC 257, and Nate Diaz could be on the list.The ‘Stockton Slapper’ hasn’t fought since his defeat to Jorge Masvidal for the ‘BMF’ belt at UFC 244 in 2019.The 35-year-old hasn’t been shy about wanting to return to the sport, and has now called out Poirier for his next trip to the octagon.The two don’t appear to get along, and have traded verbal exchanges in the past.Poirier posted a video recently in response to Diaz’s previous claim that every UFC fighter uses steroids, saying: “Talking all that s**t about steroids.

Conor McGregor has been winding down after his devastating UFC 257 defeat against Dustin Poirier by fishing with his family on a super yacht.The Irishman was knocked out inside two rounds by Poirier on January 24, suffering his third loss in six outings and dropping down to sixth in the UFC’s lightweight rankings as a result.It is unclear what his next move will be in the MMA world, as a highly-demanded rematch against Khabib Nurmagomedov has now slipped from his grasp.McGregor was also expected to make a second venture into boxing for a showdown with Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao this year, but that is seemingly off the cards too.Trilogy bouts with Poirier and old foe Nate Diaz have been mooted as potential options, but for the mean time

Dustin Poirier has revealed he was pointing at Conor McGregor to warn him he wasn't going to knock him out.

Dustin Poirier is open to fighting Conor McGregor for a third time - but doubts it would be for the UFC title.

Conor McGregor's rival Justin Gaethje has threatened to quit the UFC if the Irishman is granted a title shot.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxIt has emerged that the UFC were paid a “huge” amount by the Abu Dhabi government to stage Conor McGregor’s return to action.UFC 257 was a roaring success as Dustin Poirer kicked his way to victory over McGregor in the main event on Fight Island, which is on Yas Island, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.Millions tuned in to watch the Notorious suffer his fifth career defeat, with the event boasting the title of the second most PPV’s sold in UFC history.But the UFC also received a huge payday from the Abu Dhabi government, according to reputable fighting reporter Dave Meltzer.He wrote in his Wrestling Observer newsletter: “An interesting question, given

Conor McGregor received the heartfelt thanks of Dustin Poirier’s wife Jolie following UFC 257.

Conor McGregor has been accused of blowing his chance of an imminent fight with Manny Pacquiao.

Manny Pacquiao has hit out at Conor McGregor's attitude in the wake of the Irishman's defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257.The Notorious was knocked out in the second round of his latest Octagon comeback despite going into the fight as a heavy favourite.And now Pacquiao, widely regarded as one of the best fighters of all time, has accused McGregor of 'underestimating' his opponent.He believes the 32-year-old overlooked the ability of Poirier, who has beaten the likes of Max Holloway, Justin Gaethje and Eddie Alvarez since his defeat to McGregor in 2014.Speaking to ABS-CBN News, he said: "'Losing is part of the game.

Dustin Poirier revealed his thoughts before and during his fight with Conor McGregor in backstage footage posted online.

Dustin Poirier's wife, Jolie, visited Conor McGregor in his dressing room following the Irishman's defeat at UFC 257.

Manny Pacquiao has given his verdict on Conor McGregor’s defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257. McGregor was stopped by the Diamond as the Irishman returned to the Octagon for the first time in a year.

Manny Pacquiao believes Conor McGregor lost to Dustin Poirier because he underestimated the American.

Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier were both drug tested once in the build-up to their UFC 257 clash with no adverse findings reported.

Conor McGregor has been dealt a potentially career-ending blow by Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach. The Notorious is looking to use his next fight as a comeback after suffering a defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257.

UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje has labelled Conor McGregor and his coach "f*****g idiots" after the Irishman was beaten by Dustin Poirier in the second round of their UFC 257 rematch. Gaethje admitted he views McGregor as "an elite fighter" but claimed it would be "preposterous" for him to face Poirier in a trilogy bout for the lightweight title after his defeat.