UFC 242 - Abu Dhabi
UFC 242 - Abu Dhabi took place on September 7, 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Dustin Poirier. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, where to watch, venue details, and the 13-fight card below.
Fight Results
13 of 13 fights completed — 2 Submission · 3 Decision (Split) · 4 Decision (Unanimous) · 4 KO/TKO
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Dustin Poirier | Khabib Nurmagomedov | Submission | R3 (2:06) |
| Edson Barboza vs Paul Felder | Paul Felder | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Islam Makhachev vs Davi Ramos | Islam Makhachev | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Curtis Blaydes vs Shamil Abdurakhimov | Curtis Blaydes | KO/TKO | R2 (2:22) |
| Mairbek Taisumov vs Diego Ferreira | Diego Ferreira | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Joanne Wood vs Andrea Lee | Joanne Wood | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Zubaira Tukhugov vs Lerone Murphy | Draw | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Liana Jojua vs Sarah Moras | Sarah Moras | KO/TKO | R3 (02:26) |
| Ottman Azaitar vs Teemu Packalen | Ottman Azaitar | KO/TKO | R1 (3:33) |
| Belal Muhammad vs Takashi Sato | Belal Muhammad | Submission | R3 (1:55) |
| Nordine Taleb vs Muslim Salikhov | Muslim Salikhov | KO/TKO | R1 (4:26) |
| Omari Akhmedov vs Zak Cummings | Omari Akhmedov | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Don Madge vs Fares Ziam | Don Madge | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · Title Fight · 5-round bout · 9:10 PM UTC
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Dustin Poirier
Lightweight
Khabib Nurmagomedov
VS
Dustin Poirier
Winner: Khabib Nurmagomedov · Submission · Round 3 (2:06)
Fight Statistics
Control — Khabib Nurmagomedov: 0:00 · Dustin Poirier: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Khabib Nurmagomedov edged the striking 8-2 in significant strikes; Khabib Nurmagomedov landed 3 takedowns; Khabib Nurmagomedov hunted a submission (1).
Round 2: Khabib Nurmagomedov edged the striking 13-8 in significant strikes; Khabib Nurmagomedov landed 3 takedowns.
Round 3: Dustin Poirier edged the striking 2-1 in significant strikes; Khabib Nurmagomedov landed a takedown; Khabib Nurmagomedov hunted a submission (1); Dustin Poirier hunted a submission (1).
The fight ended in round 3 at 2:06 with Khabib Nurmagomedov winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 8:40 PM UTC
Edson Barboza vs Paul Felder
Lightweight
Edson Barboza
VS
Paul Felder
Winner: Paul Felder · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Edson Barboza: 0:00 · Paul Felder: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Edson Barboza edged the striking 24-13 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Edson Barboza edged the striking 21-20 in significant strikes; Edson Barboza landed a takedown.
Round 3: Paul Felder edged the striking 23-15 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Paul Felder winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 8:05 PM UTC
Islam Makhachev vs Davi Ramos
Lightweight
Islam Makhachev
VS
Davi Ramos
Winner: Islam Makhachev · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Islam Makhachev: 0:00 · Davi Ramos: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Islam Makhachev edged the striking 10-2 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Islam Makhachev edged the striking 19-5 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Islam Makhachev edged the striking 14-0 in significant strikes; Islam Makhachev scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Islam Makhachev winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 7:40 PM UTC
Curtis Blaydes vs Shamil Abdurakhimov
Heavyweight
Curtis Blaydes
VS
Shamil Abdurakhimov
Winner: Curtis Blaydes · KO/TKO · Round 2 (2:22)
Fight Statistics
Control — Curtis Blaydes: 0:00 · Shamil Abdurakhimov: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Curtis Blaydes edged the striking 12-1 in significant strikes; Curtis Blaydes landed 4 takedowns.
Round 2: Curtis Blaydes edged the striking 13-2 in significant strikes; Curtis Blaydes landed a takedown.
The fight ended in round 2 at 2:22 with Curtis Blaydes winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 7:00 PM UTC
Mairbek Taisumov vs Diego Ferreira
Lightweight
Mairbek Taisumov
VS
Diego Ferreira
Winner: Diego Ferreira · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Mairbek Taisumov: 0:00 · Diego Ferreira: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Mairbek Taisumov edged the striking 19-12 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Diego Ferreira edged the striking 33-18 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Diego Ferreira edged the striking 64-14 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Diego Ferreira winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 6:30 PM UTC
Joanne Wood vs Andrea Lee
Flyweight
Joanne Wood
VS
Andrea Lee
Winner: Joanne Wood · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Joanne Wood: 0:00 · Andrea Lee: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Joanne Wood edged the striking 41-32 in significant strikes; Joanne Wood landed a takedown.
Round 2: Joanne Wood edged the striking 24-17 in significant strikes; Joanne Wood landed a takedown.
Round 3: Joanne Wood edged the striking 36-12 in significant strikes; Andrea Lee landed a takedown.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Joanne Wood winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 6:00 PM UTC
Zubaira Tukhugov vs Lerone Murphy
Featherweight
Zubaira Tukhugov
VS
Lerone Murphy
Result: Draw · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Zubaira Tukhugov: 0:00 · Lerone Murphy: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Zubaira Tukhugov edged the striking 16-5 in significant strikes; Zubaira Tukhugov landed 2 takedowns; Zubaira Tukhugov scored a knockdown; Lerone Murphy hunted a submission (1).
Round 2: Lerone Murphy edged the striking 14-4 in significant strikes; Zubaira Tukhugov landed 2 takedowns; Lerone Murphy hunted a submission (1).
Round 3: Lerone Murphy edged the striking 9-2 in significant strikes; Zubaira Tukhugov landed 2 takedowns.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Draw winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 5:20 PM UTC
Liana Jojua vs Sarah Moras
Bantamweight
Liana Jojua
VS
Sarah Moras
Winner: Sarah Moras · KO/TKO · Round 3 (02:26)
Fight Statistics
Control — Liana Jojua: 0:00 · Sarah Moras: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Sarah Moras edged the striking 12-9 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Striking was even (9-9 significant strikes); Liana Jojua landed a takedown; Sarah Moras hunted a submission (1).
Round 3: Sarah Moras edged the striking 23-1 in significant strikes; Liana Jojua landed a takedown.
The fight ended in round 3 at 02:26 with Sarah Moras winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 5:00 PM UTC
Ottman Azaitar vs Teemu Packalen
Lightweight
Ottman Azaitar
VS
Teemu Packalen
Winner: Ottman Azaitar · KO/TKO · Round 1 (3:33)
Fight Statistics
Control — Ottman Azaitar: 0:00 · Teemu Packalen: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Ottman Azaitar edged the striking 27-8 in significant strikes; Ottman Azaitar scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 1 at 3:33 with Ottman Azaitar winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 4:30 PM UTC
Belal Muhammad vs Takashi Sato
Welterweight
Belal Muhammad
VS
Takashi Sato
Winner: Belal Muhammad · Submission · Round 3 (1:55)
Fight Statistics
Control — Belal Muhammad: 0:00 · Takashi Sato: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Belal Muhammad edged the striking 20-9 in significant strikes; Belal Muhammad landed a takedown.
Round 2: Belal Muhammad edged the striking 20-12 in significant strikes; Takashi Sato landed a takedown.
Round 3: Belal Muhammad edged the striking 9-8 in significant strikes; Belal Muhammad landed a takedown; Belal Muhammad hunted a submission (1).
The fight ended in round 3 at 1:55 with Belal Muhammad winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 4:15 PM UTC
Nordine Taleb vs Muslim Salikhov
Welterweight
Nordine Taleb
VS
Muslim Salikhov
Winner: Muslim Salikhov · KO/TKO · Round 1 (4:26)
Fight Statistics
Control — Nordine Taleb: 0:00 · Muslim Salikhov: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Muslim Salikhov edged the striking 10-6 in significant strikes; Muslim Salikhov scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:26 with Muslim Salikhov winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 3:45 PM UTC
Omari Akhmedov vs Zak Cummings
Middleweight
Omari Akhmedov
VS
Zak Cummings
Winner: Omari Akhmedov · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Omari Akhmedov: 0:00 · Zak Cummings: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Zak Cummings edged the striking 6-5 in significant strikes; Omari Akhmedov landed a takedown.
Round 2: Omari Akhmedov edged the striking 13-7 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Omari Akhmedov edged the striking 8-4 in significant strikes; Omari Akhmedov landed a takedown.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Omari Akhmedov winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 3:15 PM UTC
Don Madge vs Fares Ziam
Lightweight
Don Madge
VS
Fares Ziam
Winner: Don Madge · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Don Madge: 0:00 · Fares Ziam: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Don Madge edged the striking 5-2 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Fares Ziam edged the striking 8-7 in significant strikes; Don Madge landed a takedown.
Round 3: Don Madge edged the striking 9-0 in significant strikes; Don Madge landed 2 takedowns.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Don Madge winning by Decision (Unanimous).
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Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
Yas Arena
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai