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UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3
UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 10, 2021 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A lightweight trilogy between former interim UFC Lightweight Champion Dustin Poirier and former UFC Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor headlined the event.
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Plot Summary
UFC 264 was a highly anticipated mixed martial arts event headlined by the trilogy bout between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor. The fight aimed to settle the score between the two lightweight contenders. The event also featured other notable matchups on its main card.
Critical Reception
As a pay-per-view event, critical reception typically focuses on the fights themselves and their outcomes. The headline fight between Poirier and McGregor was one of the most discussed bouts, with the event drawing significant viewership. The trilogy fight ended controversially due to an injury sustained by McGregor.
What Reviewers Say
The trilogy fight between Poirier and McGregor was highly anticipated but ended abruptly due to an injury.
The event featured a strong undercard with several exciting matchups.
Conor McGregor suffered a significant injury in the first round, leading to a doctor stoppage.
Google audience: Audience reactions often centered on the controversial ending of the main event and discussions about McGregor's future in the sport following his injury. The performance of other fighters on the card also generated discussion.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (as it is a sporting event, not a film or TV show)
Fun Fact
Conor McGregor famously broke his leg in the final seconds of the first round, resulting in a TKO (doctor stoppage) loss to Dustin Poirier.
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