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UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2

January 23, 2021PAST
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

Conor McGregor faced old rival Dustin Poirier in the first UFC fight in over six months to allow a live crowd, albeit a limited one. Eight years in the making, Poirier shocked the world by becoming the first man to TKO McGregor in…

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Event Rating
7.60/10
(5 ratings)

Fight Rating

Marina Rodriguez
vs.
Amanda Ribas
—/10
(0 ratings)
Andrew Sanchez
vs.
Makhmud Muradov
—/10
(0 ratings)
Jessica Eye
vs.
Joanne Wood
—/10
(0 ratings)
Dan Hooker
vs.
Michael Chandler
8.50/10
(1 ratings)
Dustin Poirier
vs.
Conor McGregor
8.08/10
(6 ratings)
Arman Tsarukyan
vs.
Matt Frevola
—/10
(0 ratings)
Brad Tavares
vs.
Antonio Carlos Jr.
—/10
(0 ratings)
Julianna Pena
vs.
Sara McMann
—/10
(0 ratings)
Khalil Rountree Jr.
vs.
Marcin Prachnio
—/10
(0 ratings)
Nik Lentz
vs.
Movsar Evloev
—/10
(0 ratings)
Amir Albazi
vs.
Zhalgas Zhumagulov
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

4KOs
1SUBs
6DECs
45%
Finish Rate (5 of 11 fights)
13:11
Avg Fight Time
Michael Chandler
Fastest Finish · TKO · R1
2:30

Fight Bonuses

$200,000 in bonuses awarded.

Dustin Poirier
Performance Of The Night
$50,000
Michael Chandler
Performance Of The Night
$50,000
Makhmud Muradov
Performance Of The Night
$50,000
Marina Rodriguez
Performance Of The Night
$50,000

Event Totals

1,095
Significant Strikes
48:11
Control Time
25
Takedowns
3
Knockdowns
2:25:00
Fight Time
3
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

1 Fighter missed weight.
Lightweight
Arman Tsarukyan⚠157.0
vs
Matt Frevola155.5
Dustin Poirier156.0
vs
Conor McGregor155.0
Michael Chandler156.0
vs
Dan Hooker156.0

Broadcast Team

Jon Anik
Commentary
Daniel Cormier
Commentary
Paul Felder
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer
Jon Anik
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

Herb Dean
3 fights
Marc Goddard
2 fights
Keith Peterson
2 fights
JH
Jason Herzog
2 fights
LB
Lukasz Bosacki
2 fights

Canceled Fights

6 fights canceled on this card.
Michelle Waterson-GomezCANCELEDAmanda RibasReason: Waterson Withdrew
Andrew SanchezCANCELEDAndre MunizReason: Muniz Withdrew
Arman TsarukyanCANCELEDNasrat HaqparastReason: Haqparast Withdrew Due to Illness
Ottman AzaitarCANCELEDMatt FrevolaReason: Azaitar Violated COVID-19 Protocols
Shane BurgosCANCELEDHakeem DawoduReason: Dawodu Shoulder Injury
Tagir UlanbekovCANCELEDMatheus NicolauReason: Ulanbekov Withdrew