Don't worry everyone, they decided against giving him a competitive fight and instead he'll face a newcomer with virtually no chance of winning in Kris Moutinho (9-4). Karma says he knocks O'Malley out.
Apparently Simon was offered the fight but couldn't make 135 on the short notice. Fair enough, but give O'Malley that Simon fight if he wins this one.
I think Conor gets stopped again in the 2nd round. I just don't think he's got the heart/desire anymore to truly fight. The man was named the richest athlete in the world this year and his wife just popped out another kid. I think he's very dangerous in the 1st round and could put Dustin down if he picks his shots and follows up smartly. But the longer the fight drags on, the more likely it is Dustin puts him out.
Pick-em fight for me. Conor's been selling it hard but I think he's just going through the motions. I don't think he cares all that much anymore also. I think he's the superior puncher but had the intimidation advantage last time. This time Dustin will be much more confident. I agree that a longer fight is better for Dustin so Conor will try and put him out in the first or second. Winner gets Do Bronx. I would pick either of those guys to beat Oliveira.
Kinda the best result for both of them. Now they can run it back again and get paid again. Poirier was going to beat him.
Results Dustin Poirier def. Conor McGregor via TKO (injury - doctor's stoppage) - Round 1, 5:00 Gilbert Burns def. Stephen Thompson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Tai Tuivasa def. Greg Hardy via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:07 Irene Aldana def. Yana Kunitskaya via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:35 Sean O’Malley def. Kris Moutinho via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 4:33 Max Griffin def. Carlos Condit via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) Michel Pereira def. Niko Price via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Ilia Topuria def. Ryan Hall via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 4:47 Dricus Du Plessis def. Trevin Giles via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 1:41 Jennifer Maia def. Jessica Eye via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) Brad Tavares def. Omari Akhmedov via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Zhalgas Zhumagulov def. Jerome Rivera via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:02
Dustin accused Conor of grabbing his glove in an attempt to pull him into an up-kick. Maybe why Dustin let Conor up at this point. Also, Herb Dean being oblivious is pretty typical.
McGregor is saying he had stress fractures in his leg before the fight. Opened the fight with six straight kicks...