Ever since Conor McGregor defeated Eddie Alvarez to become the first simultaneous two-division UFC champion in 2016, many champions have taken their chances at achieving the same feat. McGregor’s flawless performance, which many hail as one of the greatest in a UFC title fight, saw him dispatch Alvarez in just two rounds to claim the […]
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UFC: Lightweight Division – Title shot next for Poirier? Will Nurmagomedov Return?
Dustin Poirier kickstarted 2021 with a huge win over Conor McGregor, becoming the first man to stop the Irishman via knockout. The former Interim lightweight champion implemented an excellent game plan in which he focused his attack on McGregor’s lead leg before using the damage he had done to secure a knockout. The two-fight series […]
Conor McGregor’s hopes of Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch shattered after latest defeat
Conor McGregor’s hopes of tempting Khabib Nurmagomedov into a rematch are in tatters after he was stopped by Dustin Poirier in a massive upset at UFC 257 at Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Despite beating Poirier in 2014 and being the overwhelming favourite for this fight, the American ruined the script and took his revenge. […]