Credit: UFC Conor McGregor blamed extended spells away from the UFC for his shock defeat to Dustin Poirier but the Irishman said “don’t write me off yet” as he vowed to carry on in mixed martial arts.His rhythm was disrupted by several kicks to his lead leg and he was then floored by a short right hand before Poirier landed another couple of heavy blows to force a dramatic stoppage midway through the second round.