Dustin Poirier comments on Conor McGregor's injury at UFC 329

Dustin Poirier responded to Conor McGregor's injury during UFC 329, calling it 'karma' after McGregor lost to Max Holloway in the first round. McGregor sustained a knee injury shortly after the fight began, falling multiple times before the referee stopped the contest. This marked McGregor's first fight in five years, as his previous match also ended in a first-round injury. Poirier speculated on the nature of McGregor's opening kick, suggesting it may have been a reckless attempt to start strong despite McGregor's potential pre-fight injuries. McGregor is set for surgery, with his next fight scheduled for April 2027 according to previous statements.

• 9:49 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Karma’: Fierce Conor McGregor rival Dustin Poirier responds to injury at UFC 329