For the first time since 2016, Conor McGregor fought twice in the octagon in a calendar, making the UFC’s biggest draw a huge reason for the promotion’s financial success. McGregor returned to fight Dustin Poirier in January at UFC 257, losing by second-round knockout . That prompted a rematch six months later at UFC 264 where McGregor broke his leg at the end of the first round, resulting in an injury TKO win for Poirier . The rivalry between Poirier and McGregor took center stage for a majority of 2021, so as we look back on the year, we ask: What did you make of it, and what does it mean for both men’s futures
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