Conor McGregor Rips Dustin Poirier For "Illegitimate" Win

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Conor McGregor feels as though Poirier's win shouldn't count.

Conor McGregor lost to Dustin Poirier Saturday night and by now, you probably all know why. McGregor was punched by Poirier and when he stepped back to ground himself, his ankle buckled underneath his own weight and snapped in two. McGregor eventually fell to the floor and survived a barrage from Poirier before the round ended and the fight was called due to a doctor's stoppage. It was a horrible way for the evening to end, and now, McGregor is going to have to go through a long recovery. 

Yesterday, McGregor was able to get surgery on his leg as a rod was placed in his tibia and fibula. In a video posted to Twitter, McGregor revealed that the surgery went incredibly well and that he will be on crutches for about six weeks. From there, he will be able to walk normally again, all while doing rehab.

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McGregor then went on to say that his loss to Poirier shouldn't count and that Dustin should be ashamed of his win because it is "illegitimate." Perhaps this is McGregor being a sore loser, although the man has always been known to dominate the conversation, even in a loss.

"It was not to be. You know, Dustin, you can celebrate that illegitimate win all you want, but you've done nothing in there. That second round would have shown all," McGregor claimed.

Moving forward, McGregor's prospects are up in the air, however, Dana White has expressed interest in yet another Poirier fight, which would certainly be a very interesting watch. Let us know who you want to see McGregor go up against, in the comments below.

Conor McGregor Rips Dustin Poirier For "Illegitimate" Win
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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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