Why Conor McGregor's injury at UFC 264 was the best thing that could've happened to him
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Nobody likes to see a fighter lose to injury. But for Conor McGregor, losing to Dustin Poirier by injury saved him from himself and now allows him to re-dedicate to his craft and come back as an even bigger star.
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Highlights and Best Moments: Dustin Poirier defeats Conor McGregor in UFC 264
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Dustin Poirier reveals if Conor McGregor could return to his best
Conor McGregor Loses Fight Against Dustin Poirier After Suffering Leg Injury During First Round
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UFC 264 Takeaways: A bad night for the Conor McGregor brand
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Nevada Athletic Commission reveal they had no knowledge of Conor McGregor having a leg injury heading into UFC 264
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MMA: Dustin Poirier wins by TKO after Conor McGregor breaks ankle at UFC 264
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Opinion, Why McGregor must beat Poirier in trilogy fight, Sports
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Conor McGregor injures leg, Poirier wins UFC 264 showdown
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How Dustin Poirier Beat Conor McGregor at U.F.C. 264 - The New York Times
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Conor McGregor rushed to hospital for surgery after suspected leg break against Dustin Poirier
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UFC Star Gilbert Burns Reacts to Conor McGregor