Conor McGregor’s rival doesn’t hold back about injury, ‘Hail Mary’ flying head kick

Dustin Poirier says Conor McGregor’s injury during UFC 329 was “karma” for being a “dirtbag.” Poirier spoke about the injury on Monday’s episode of “Deep Waters” after the fight was called off 69 seconds into the first round. McGregor landed awkwardly on his right knee while trying a flying head kick and could not plant on that foot or move around the ring.
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Dustin Poirier says Conor McGregor’s injury during UFC 329 was “karma” for being a “dirtbag.” Poirier spoke about the injury on Monday’s episode of “Deep Waters” after the fight was called off 69 seconds into the first round. McGregor landed awkwardly on his right knee while trying a flying head kick and could not plant on that foot or move around the ring. “I thought it couldn’t have happened to a better guy,” Poirier said. “That injury couldn’t have happened to a better guy.
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- Dustin Poirier says Conor McGregor’s injury during UFC 329 was “karma” for being a “dirtbag.” Poirier spoke about the injury on Monday’s episode of “Deep Waters” after the fight was called off 69 seconds into the first round. McGregor landed awkwardly on his right knee while trying a flying head kick and could not plant on that foot or move around the ring.
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Conor McGregor’s rival doesn’t hold back about injury, ‘Hail Mary’ flying head kick
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