The rematch everyone wanted to see finally happened at UFC 257, and it did not disappoint. In the main event, Dustin Poirier avenged his 2014 loss to Conor McGregor with a stunning second-round knockout victory.

Poirier had been on a tear leading up to the fight, winning eight of his last nine bouts. McGregor, on the other hand, had only fought once in the past three years. And while he looked good in his 40-second KO of Donald Cerrone at UFC 246, many wondered if he would be able to compete with a top-level fighter like Poirier.

It didn’t take long for those questions to be answered. Poirier came out aggressive from the opening bell, landing some big shots on McGregor. The Irishman was able to weather the early storm and began to find his range in the second round. But just when it looked like he was gaining momentum, Poirier delivered a perfect counter left hand that knocked McGregor out cold.

It was a stunning victory for Poirier and one that should solidify his place as the top contender in the lightweight division. As for McGregor, it’s hard to say where he goes from here. He insisted before the fight that he would retire if he lost, but it’s hard to believe he’ll walk away from the sport after such a high-profile loss.

One thing is for sure, the rematch everyone wanted to see was well worth the wait. Poirier vs McGregor 2 was an instant classic and one of the best fights in UFC history.

How to watch Poirier vs McGregor

You can watch Poirier vs McGregor on ESPN+.

To do so, simply sign up for an ESPN+ account. Then, during the event, log in to your account and head to the “Live” section. From there, you’ll be able to watch the fight as it happens.

Poirier vs McGregor will also be available on pay-per-view (PPV). To order the event, you’ll need to visit the ESPN+ website and sign in to your account. Then, click on the “Buy Now” button for Poirier vs McGregor.

Once you’ve clicked that, you’ll be taken to a page where you can select your payment method and enter your billing information. After that, you’ll be all set to watch the event on PPV.

If you want to watch Poirier vs McGregor but don’t have an ESPN+ account, don’t worry – you can still order the PPV. To do so, head to the ESPN+ website and click on the “Subscribe Now” button. From there, you’ll be able to sign up for a 7-day free trial of ESPN+.

Once your free trial is up, you can then order Poirier vs McGregor on PPV. And if you cancel your ESPN+ subscription before the end of the free trial, you won’t be charged anything.

So there you have it – everything you need to know about how to watch Poirier vs McGregor. Whether you order it on ESPN+ or PPV, you’re sure to enjoy this exciting fight.

 

5 things you didn’t know about Poirier vs McGregor

1. The rematch between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor was supposed to happen at UFC 257 in January, but it had to be postponed due to an injury suffered by McGregor.

2. This will be the second time that these two men have met in the Octagon. The first time was at UFC 178 in September 2014, where McGregor won by first-round knockout.

3. Poirier has won six of his seven most recent fights. His only loss in that time came against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242 in September 2019.

4. McGregor, on the other hand, has only fought once since November 2016. That was his loss to Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 in October 2018.

5. Both men have expressed a desire to fight for the UFC lightweight title in the near future. The current champion is Nurmagomedov, who is scheduled to defend his title against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in October.

Poirier vs McGregor: who will win?

Both Poirier and McGregor are world-class fighters, but there can only be one winner in this highly anticipated rematch. Who will come out on top?

Poirier is a well-rounded fighter with strong striking and grappling skills. He’s also very experienced, having competed in the UFC for over 10 years. McGregor, on the other hand, is a ferocious striker with knockout power. He also has great speed and agility.

So, who will win? It’s hard to say. Both fighters are evenly matched and it could come down to who makes the first mistake. However, if we had to pick a winner, we’d give the edge to McGregor. He’s younger and fresher, and his striking could be the difference in this fight.