Conor McGregor's Crushing Defeat To Dustin Poirier Gets Meme Treatment

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Conor McGregor's defeat at the hands of Dustin Poirier came as a massive shock.

Conor McGregor was a massive favorite going into his fight against Dustin Poirier last night. Of course, McGregor defeated Poirier over six years ago and fans figured he would pull off more of the same. When the fight started, McGregor seemed to be in top form, and in the eyes of many judges, he won the first round. However, the second round was a completely different story as Poirier hit him with a surprise hook, that eventually left him dazed and confused. From there, Poirier finished the fight with a complete knockout.

Following the match, McGregor showed respect to Poirier and took his loss like a man, as he noted that he was gutted. Overall, it was a humbling moment for a fighter who has talked a big game over the years.

Immediately following the knockout, the internet did its thing as McGregor was on the receiving end of some brutal memes. While some analysts gave a rational perspective on McGregor, it's clear that many were more occupied with making jokes. In the tweets below, you can see a lot of people depicted McGregor sleeping, while others incorporated Bernie Sanders.

Let us know what you thought about the fight, in the comments below.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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