Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier faced off against each other in their third fight together in the main event of UFC 264. It was a highly anticipated fight, to say the least. It seems McGregor has finally admitted to using an illegal move during the match.
The main event truly had a big fight feel as many fans were excited to see which competitor would end up victorious. In a shocking turn of events, Conor McGregor fractured his ankle at the end of the first round, leading to Dustin Poirier winning the fight via TKO.
After the fight, Dustin Poirier accused Conor McGregor of cheating during their bout. McGregor was alleged to have illegally grabbed his gloves and pulled Dustin Poirier into upkicks.
Conor McGregor took to Twitter and responded to a tweet where it was alleged McGregor illegally grabbed Poirier’s gloves. McGregor finally admitted to using the illegal move during the fight.
That’s right, I’m truly nasty in there. He hooked the fence. I grabbed the glove. A fight is a fight. Only bitches complain.
McGregor is expected to be out of action for a year as he is set on returning as soon as possible. We will have to wait and see whether Conor McGregor will respond to the charges meted out against him.
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