Dustin Poirier got the job done in the rematch. After losing to Conor McGregor via knockout in 2014, the ‘Diamond’ got his payback at UFC 257’s main event. In the second round, Poirier landed a flurry of precise strikes that rocked the ‘Notorious’ and sent him to the canvas, quickly followed up by some additional shots to warrant a stoppage. On Twitter, pro fighters enjoyed the finish.
I’m hoping for a 5 Round war if I’m being honest. Let’s go #UFC257
PoirierXMcgregor!!!!!!!!!!!!!— karen Till (@darrentill2) January 24, 2021
Dustin has to keep the pressure on but also have to keep his defense sharp. Conor is accurate and powerful AF. I’m excited for this one. Always rooting for The
— The Thugjitsu Master (@thugjitsumaster) January 24, 2021
Let’s go @DustinPoirier
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) January 24, 2021
I give the speed/timing advantage to Connor and the endurance/durability advantage to Dustin
— Dominick Cruz (@DominickCruz) January 24, 2021
I don’t think this gets past the 1st round….but how good is it to see crowds in the UFC again!! #ufc257
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) January 24, 2021
Oh god. Not Herb Dean in the main event. ♂️ #ufc257 #ufc
— Mike Pierce (@MikePierce170) January 24, 2021
Smart move to wrestle Conor up early… #ufc257
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) January 24, 2021
Competitive round. First round to Connor! #ufc257
— tim means (@MeansTim) January 24, 2021
Careful of that check hook from poirier #UFC257
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) January 24, 2021
That was close…great fight so far! #UFC257
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) January 24, 2021
Nice fight! So happy we are seeing some good action and strategy!
— Mike Swick (@officialswick) January 24, 2021
Conor won that round but Dustin looking good! Could get really good here in next few rounds!
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) January 24, 2021
♂️
— BONY (@JonnyBones) January 24, 2021
Lafayette stand up!!! Dustin shocking the world!! #ufc259 #UnderdogSzn
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) January 24, 2021
Boooom.
Big ko. Amazing.
— Jon Fitch ☠️ (@jonfitchdotnet) January 24, 2021
Those leg kicks……key to victory 100%!
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) January 24, 2021
Are your fucking serious?! I’m never betting again! (I’ll probably bet next week)
In the 2nd too. Mystic Mac was right, but….#ufc257— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) January 24, 2021
Leg kicks set it all up! Solid performance @DustinPoirier
— Douglas Lima (@PhenomLima) January 24, 2021
Give this guy the respect that he deserves #UFC257
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) January 24, 2021
Ooooo mmmmyyyy goooossshhhh @DustinPoirier seals the freakin deal. Holy moly!!! #ufc257
— Michelle Waterson (@karatehottiemma) January 24, 2021
Conor is overrated!
— Funky (@Benaskren) January 24, 2021
Wooooow!! Leg kicks worked a charm…followed with the hands #ufc257
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) January 24, 2021
— Josh Emmett (@JoshEmmettUFC) January 24, 2021
No one deserves it more than @DustinPoirier @ufc
— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) January 24, 2021
This is MMA
— Dudu Dantas (@DuduDantasMMA) January 24, 2021
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAH should’ve learned some wrestling
— Kevin MTP Lee (@MoTownPhenom) January 24, 2021
Masterclass. Congrats my man @DustinPoirier #ufc257
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) January 24, 2021
When times are good, be grateful.
When times are bad, be graceful.
Congrats @DustinPoirier! #Amazing #UFC257— Zachary Makovsky (@ZachFunSize) January 24, 2021
@DustinPoirier congrats man! ✊ pic.twitter.com/1ZXOOvOrFj
— Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz) January 24, 2021
Congrats @DustinPoirier #UFC257
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) January 24, 2021
I’ve known @DustinPoirier since his first or second fight in the ufc and so happy for him to be now one of the best fighters in the world #ufc257
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) January 24, 2021
Woah!! Didn’t see that one coming, congrats Dustin!! #UFC257
— Carla Esparza (@CarlaEsparza1) January 24, 2021
Respect to @TheNotoriousMMA for taking that fight with a hungry top contender
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) January 24, 2021
Everyone talking like they’re shocked but upsets like that happen on literally almost every card
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) January 24, 2021
Looks like the teacher @TheNotoriousMMA learned from the pupil @StrabanimalMMA. Didn’t that look just like you? #UFC257
— Patricio Pitbull (@PatricioPitbull) January 24, 2021
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