UFC 264: The Biggest Winners From An Epic Summer Night

Dustin Poirier's Main Event Victory Over Conor McGregor

In the highly anticipated main event of UFC 264, 6th ranked men's pound-for-pound fighter Dustin Poirier (27-6, 1 NC) defeated Conor McGregor for the second time in a row, this time via doctor's stoppage due to a broken leg in the first round. The fight was a rematch of their previous encounter at UFC 257, which Poirier also won via second-round TKO. With this victory, Poirier has solidified his position as one of the top contenders in the lightweight division and has set himself up for a potential title fight later this year.

Gilbert Burns' Impressive Performance Against Stephen Thompson

In a welterweight bout, Gilbert Burns (20-4) put on a dominant performance against former title challenger Stephen Thompson (16-5-1). Burns controlled the fight from start to finish, using his superior wrestling and grappling skills to take Thompson down and keep him there. In the second round, Burns landed a devastating ground and pound attack that forced the referee to stop the fight and award Burns the victory via TKO. With this win, Burns has moved into the top 5 of the welterweight rankings and is now in line for a title shot.

Sean O'Malley's Knockout of Kris Moutinho

In a bantamweight bout, Sean O'Malley (15-1) continued his impressive rise up the ranks with a spectacular knockout of Kris Moutinho (9-5). O'Malley dropped Moutinho with a devastating right hand in the first round, sending him crashing to the canvas and earning O'Malley his second knockout victory in a row. With this win, O'Malley has cemented his status as one of the most promising young fighters in the UFC and is now a legitimate contender in the bantamweight division.