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Nick Peet
MMA journalist in Abu Dhabi on BBC Radio 5 Live
Everybody is shell-shocked. Nobody can quite believe what they have seen. What a sensational upset. Poirier was a massive underdog.
Summary
Conor McGregor suffers shock defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257
Scotland's Joanne Calderwood beats Jessica Eye in flyweight battle
Michael Chandler stuns Dan Hooker before McGregor's comeback fight
Event held with 2,000 fans present at 'Fight Island' in Abu Dhabi
Postpublished at 05:40 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Poirier beats McGregorpublished at 05:40 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
BreakingMcGregor v Poirier R2
Stunning!
Poirier lands a flurry of punches in the second round which floors McGregor and the referee steps in to stop the fight.
The biggest win of Poirier's career.
Postpublished at 05:38 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Danny Roberts
British UFC welterweight fighter on BBC Radio 5 liveMcGregor is good with his timing. The calf kicks have been successful for Poirier, but McGregor's left hand is like a piston.
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McGregor v Poirier R2
McGregor lands an uppercut early in the round which appears to hurt Poirier, however the American responds with some leg kicks.
Postpublished at 05:36 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Nick Peet
MMA journalist in Abu Dhabi on BBC Radio 5 LiveI'd go with McGregor in that first round. Poirier is looking to tire him, but it was all Conor in that last minute.
Postpublished at 05:36 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
McGregor v Poirier R1
McGregor has said he's wanted more time in the octagon and he's got it - we've reached the end of the first round.
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McGregor v Poirier R1
Poirier has done well keeping the fight at close-quarters so far, preventing McGregor from utilising his striking game.
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McGregor v Poirer R1
The fighters are back on their feet, and McGregor lands a couple of shoulder strikes - the same strikes which did a lot of damage to Donald Cerrone in their fight last January.
'Ole, Ole, Ole' rings out from the Irish fans although their man is entangled with his rival in the early stages.
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McGregor v Poirier R1
Both fighters exchange in the first few seconds, and then Poirier lands a takedown on McGregor.
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McGregor v Poirier
Bruce Buffer has done his thing.
Both fighters have touched gloves.
The main event is under way.
Poirier enters the octagonpublished at 05:25 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Dustin Poirier, wearing black trunks, is second to the octagon.
He fist-bumps his team and makes his way up the steps to the cage.
We're moments away.
"N-N-Notorious"published at 05:23 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Here comes Conor McGregor...
He's sporting a shaven head and green trunks.
No McGregor strut as he enters the octagon though - he looks business-like tonight.
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Brad Wharton
Commentator on BBC Radio 5 liveConor McGregor is a polarising individual outside of the sport. Whether you love him or hate him, if you enjoy combat sports, you are going to enjoy watching him.
Postpublished at 05:19 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Nick Peet
MMA journalist in Abu Dhabi on BBC Radio 5 LiveThere's nothing like a Conor McGregor night. There's only 2,000 people here but there's Irish flags everywhere. This is going to be special,
A new and improved McGregor?published at 05:17 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Much like in the build-up to Conor McGregor's win over Donald Cerrone last January, the Irishman has been much more reserved around Dustin Poirier compared to the brash, trash-talking fighter of previous years.
There's been plenty of handshakes and compliments shared, and the two fighters have even agreed to share whiskey and hot sauce (not together I hope) after the fight.
Do you prefer this version of Conor McGregor?
Media caption, Poirier v McGregor: Poirier gifts McGregor Louisiana hot sauce in weigh-in
Looking sharppublished at 05:13 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Here's Conor McGregor arriving earlier at the Etihad Arena, looking dapper as usual.
Image source, Getty Images
Image source, Getty Images
Image source, Getty ImagesWhat a debut!published at 05:13 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
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End of twitter post"Surprise surprise, there's a new King"published at 05:13 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Michael Chandler uses Conor McGregor's old catchphrase in his post-fight interview, calling the Irishman out as well as Khabib Nurmagomedov.
He wants that lightweight belt.
Next up, the main event...
Tune in for radio commentarypublished at 05:11 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
BBC Radio 5 live
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Chandler beats Hookerpublished at 05:09 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
That is a statement from Michael Chandler on his UFC debut.
The American walked Dan Hooker down throughout the first round before eventually landing with a big left hook.
A flurry of punches on the ground and that's enough for the referee to step in.