Video: Matt Erickson reacts to Conor McGregor's win over Poirier at UFC 178

LAS VEGAS – With a first-round TKO, Conor McGregor may have answered the question of whether his hype is for real.

McGregor stopped Dustin Poirier in what arguably was the most important fight of his career, and became an instantly viable contender in the featherweight division.

MMAjunkie assistant editor Matt Erickson reacts to McGregor’s big win over Poirier at UFC 178 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Check out the video above.

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