Poirier Poirier was largely in control of the opening round, parrying McGregor’s kicks and landing several strikes before getting control over McGregor on the ground. After McGregor got up from a long stretch of punches and elbows, Poirier knocked him down one last time — and McGregor’s ankle bent gruesomely as he fell.Jul 11, 2021
It was a round McGregor conclusively lost, after being outstruck on the feet and wrestled to the ground after an unsuccessful submission attempt. An injury to Conor McGregor’s leg forced a Doctor’s Stoppage in the #UFC264 main event. “This is not over,” said McGregor, in a post fight interview with Joe Rogan.Jul 11, 2021
Many of the best Irish boxers have been from Northern Ireland, a territory which has had a very traumatic recent history. With a generation of youngsters growing up with sectarian violence commonplace, boxing would have been a much more positive alternative for venting frustrations.
The Fighting Irish nickname was first coined for the Irish immigrant soldiers who fought for the Union during the Civil War in what became called the Irish Brigade, including three regiments from New York. The University has a valid claim to the nickname because the brigade’s beloved chaplain was Rev.
The Irish are used to fighting for what they need to survive … and this Irish stereotype is true for that reason. We just recommend that, as this Irish stereotype goes, you don’t infringe on the Irish sense of pride, family, love or loyalty. Because just like anyone else, they’ll get angry and fight back.
HALF OF PEOPLE in Ireland believe MMA (mixed-martial arts) should be recognised as a legitimate sport. The latest Amárach/Claire Byrne Live poll for TheJournal.ie shows that 50% of Irish people would like to see Sport Ireland recognise the sport, made popular by Conor McGregor and the UFC.Jan 15, 2017
Lightweights (155 lb, 70 kg) ISO Name UFC record IRE Joseph Duffy 4–4 IRE Conor McGregor 10–4 NIR Norman Parke 5–3–1
“The Notorious” Conor McGregor. 22-6-0. Recent Fights: “Irish” Joe Duffy. 16-5-0. Recent Fights: “Stormin” Norman Parke. 28-7-1, 1 NC. Recent Fights: Neil “2 Tap” Seery. 16-13-0. Paddy “The Hooligan” Holohan. 12-2-1. James “The Strabanimal” Gallagher. 11-1-0. Aisling “Ais the Bash” Daly. 16-6-0. Cathal “The Punisher” Pendred. 17-4-1.
