The former two-weight world champion Irishman Conor McGregor was left stunned on his return to the UFC with Dustin Poirier claiming victory in their rematch at UFC 257 at Fight Island.
McGregor came out of retirement for the bout to face fellow 32-yr-old Poirier at Abu Dhabi’s Fight Island venue.
McGregor managed to edge the first round, Poirier unleashed a number of punches to seal a technical knockout two minutes 32 seconds into the second round to claim victory.
“I’m gutted, it’s a tough one to swallow,” said McGregor.
“I felt stronger than him, but his leg kicks were good. I didn’t adjust. My leg was badly compromised, I’ve never experienced those low calf kicks, and I wasn’t as comfortable as I needed to be.
“I have no excuses. It was a phenomenal performance by Dustin. I have to dust it off and come back. I need activity, you don’t get away with being inactive in this business.”
McGregor thanked people through a social media post and said that it wasn’t his night but that he’d be back, thanked God and wished everyone well.
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