Dustin Poirier

Super Sunday: Messi's dream fulfilled, Djokovic joins '20' club, Italy inflict pain on England to clinch Euro title and more

Check out photos from the Super Sunday blockbuster in sports, as Lionel Messi ended his long wait, while Italy broke England hearts in Euro 2020 final at Wembley.

UFC 264: Dustin Poirier beats Conor McGregor by technical knockout as Irishman suffers broken leg

The fight was officially ruled as a "doctor's stoppage" at the end of the first round after a bloodied McGregor swung and missed a punch then stumbled backwards, his leg grotesquely buckling under him on the edge of the octagon.

Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor agree trilogy fight at UFC 264: Reports

McGregor, 32, will be chasing his first victory since January 2020 while the 31-year-old Poirier (27 wins, five defeats) will be looking for a third consecutive victory.

UFC 257: Hurt and heartbroken Conor McGregor ponders future after defeat against Dustin Poirier

The 32-year-old McGregor had been an overwhelming favourite to register a winning return after a year away from the octagon.

UFC 257: Dustin Poirier avenges 2014 loss, knocks out Conor McGregor

Poirier, who now has a UFC record of 27-6, used low calf kicks in an effort to put McGregor (22-5) off his usual ferocious stand-up game — and it worked

Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier 2 preview and prediction: Plucky Irishman to pick apart American in short order

The blueprints to defeat McGregor exist. Like Nate Diaz, you have to be insanely durable, take his best shot and keep coming forward Terminator-like.

UFC 257: Conor McGregor vows 'masterpiece' in MMA return against Dustin Poirier

McGregor (22-4) was last seen demolishing American welterweight Donald Cerrone (36-15) via a knockout in just 40 seconds at UFC 246 in Las Vegas last January

Conor McGregor ends latest retirement, will take on Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 in January

A frustrated McGregor, who had previously announced multiple retirements before returning to the octagon, said in July he had retired.