Conor McGregor Injury: Poirier-McGregor IV on Hold

UFC Lightweight Title Fight in Jeopardy

Poirier Victory Hinges on McGregor's Recovery

The highly anticipated UFC 264 rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier has been thrown into doubt after McGregor sustained a freakish leg injury. The Irishman, who was seeking to avenge his previous loss to Poirier in January, was forced to retire from the fight in the first round.

Poirier's victory has put him in a commanding position in the UFC lightweight division. He is now the undisputed number one contender and is likely to face the winner of the upcoming Islam Makhachev vs. Beneil Dariush fight for the vacant UFC lightweight championship.

The future of McGregor's career is now uncertain. The injury is a major setback for the Irish star, who has lost two of his last three fights. It remains to be seen if he will be able to recover fully and return to his former dominance.