UFC 243 - Melbourne
UFC 243 - Melbourne took place on October 6, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia, headlined by Robert Whittaker vs Israel Adesanya. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, where to watch, venue details, and the 11-fight card below.
Fight Results
11 of 11 fights completed — 3 KO/TKO · 4 Decision (Unanimous) · 3 Submission · 1 Decision (Split)
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Whittaker vs Israel Adesanya | Israel Adesanya | KO/TKO | R2 (3:33) |
| Al Iaquinta vs Daniel Hooker | Daniel Hooker | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Tai Tuivasa vs Sergey Spivak | Sergey Spivak | Submission | R2 (3:14) |
| Luke Jumeau vs Dhiego Lima | Dhiego Lima | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Justin Tafa vs Yorgan de Castro | Yorgan de Castro | KO/TKO | R1 (2:10) |
| Jake Matthews vs Rostem Akman | Jake Matthews | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Callan Potter vs Maki Pitolo | Callan Potter | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Jamie Mullarkey vs Brad Riddell | Brad Riddell | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Megan Anderson vs Zarah Fairn Dos Santos | Megan Anderson | Submission | R1 (3:57) |
| Nadia Kassem vs Ji Yeon Kim | Ji Yeon Kim | KO/TKO | R2 (4:59) |
| Khalid Taha vs Bruno Silva | Khalid Taha | Submission | R3 (3:00) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · Title Fight · 5-round bout · 5:05 AM UTC
Robert Whittaker vs Israel Adesanya
Middleweight
Robert Whittaker
VS
Israel Adesanya
Winner: Israel Adesanya · KO/TKO · Round 2 (3:33)
Fight Statistics
Control — Robert Whittaker: 0:00 · Israel Adesanya: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Israel Adesanya edged the striking 20-17 in significant strikes; Israel Adesanya scored a knockdown.
Round 2: Israel Adesanya edged the striking 20-15 in significant strikes; Israel Adesanya scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 2 at 3:33 with Israel Adesanya winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 4:35 AM UTC
Al Iaquinta vs Daniel Hooker
Lightweight
Al Iaquinta
VS
Daniel Hooker
Winner: Daniel Hooker · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Al Iaquinta: 0:00 · Daniel Hooker: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Daniel Hooker edged the striking 38-5 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Daniel Hooker edged the striking 27-15 in significant strikes; Daniel Hooker scored a knockdown.
Round 3: Daniel Hooker edged the striking 33-17 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Daniel Hooker winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 4:05 AM UTC
Tai Tuivasa vs Sergey Spivak
Heavyweight
Tai Tuivasa
VS
Sergey Spivak
Winner: Sergey Spivak · Submission · Round 2 (3:14)
Fight Statistics
Control — Tai Tuivasa: 0:00 · Sergey Spivak: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Tai Tuivasa edged the striking 13-10 in significant strikes; Sergey Spivak landed 4 takedowns.
Round 2: Sergey Spivak edged the striking 13-8 in significant strikes; Sergey Spivak landed 2 takedowns; Sergey Spivak hunted a submission (1).
The fight ended in round 2 at 3:14 with Sergey Spivak winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 3:30 AM UTC
Luke Jumeau vs Dhiego Lima
Welterweight
Luke Jumeau
VS
Dhiego Lima
Winner: Dhiego Lima · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Luke Jumeau: 0:00 · Dhiego Lima: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Dhiego Lima edged the striking 9-7 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Dhiego Lima edged the striking 9-7 in significant strikes; Dhiego Lima landed 2 takedowns.
Round 3: Dhiego Lima edged the striking 14-10 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Dhiego Lima winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 3:00 AM UTC
Justin Tafa vs Yorgan de Castro
Heavyweight
Justin Tafa
VS
Yorgan de Castro
Winner: Yorgan de Castro · KO/TKO · Round 1 (2:10)
Fight Statistics
Control — Justin Tafa: 0:00 · Yorgan de Castro: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Justin Tafa edged the striking 6-4 in significant strikes; Yorgan de Castro scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 1 at 2:10 with Yorgan de Castro winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 2:35 AM UTC
Jake Matthews vs Rostem Akman
Welterweight
Jake Matthews
VS
Rostem Akman
Winner: Jake Matthews · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jake Matthews: 0:00 · Rostem Akman: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jake Matthews edged the striking 15-5 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Jake Matthews edged the striking 18-5 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Jake Matthews edged the striking 26-5 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Jake Matthews winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 2:00 AM UTC
Callan Potter vs Maki Pitolo
Welterweight
Callan Potter
VS
Maki Pitolo
Winner: Callan Potter · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Callan Potter: 0:00 · Maki Pitolo: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Maki Pitolo edged the striking 26-20 in significant strikes; Callan Potter landed a takedown; Maki Pitolo hunted a submission (1).
Round 2: Maki Pitolo edged the striking 27-23 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Maki Pitolo edged the striking 7-5 in significant strikes; Callan Potter landed 2 takedowns.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Callan Potter winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 1:25 AM UTC
Jamie Mullarkey vs Brad Riddell
Lightweight
Jamie Mullarkey
VS
Brad Riddell
Winner: Brad Riddell · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jamie Mullarkey: 0:00 · Brad Riddell: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Striking was even (13-13 significant strikes).
Round 2: Brad Riddell edged the striking 17-8 in significant strikes; Jamie Mullarkey landed 2 takedowns.
Round 3: Brad Riddell edged the striking 61-15 in significant strikes; Jamie Mullarkey landed a takedown; Jamie Mullarkey hunted a submission (1).
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Brad Riddell winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 1:00 AM UTC
Megan Anderson vs Zarah Fairn Dos Santos
Featherweight
Megan Anderson
VS
Zarah Fairn Dos Santos
Winner: Megan Anderson · Submission · Round 1 (3:57)
Fight Statistics
Control — Megan Anderson: 0:00 · Zarah Fairn Dos Santos: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Megan Anderson edged the striking 10-2 in significant strikes; Megan Anderson landed a takedown; Megan Anderson hunted a submission (1).
The fight ended in round 1 at 3:57 with Megan Anderson winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 12:30 AM UTC
Nadia Kassem vs Ji Yeon Kim
Flyweight
Nadia Kassem
VS
Ji Yeon Kim
Winner: Ji Yeon Kim · KO/TKO · Round 2 (4:59)
Fight Statistics
Control — Nadia Kassem: 0:00 · Ji Yeon Kim: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Striking was even (20-20 significant strikes); Nadia Kassem landed a takedown.
Round 2: Ji Yeon Kim edged the striking 60-25 in significant strikes; Ji Yeon Kim scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 2 at 4:59 with Ji Yeon Kim winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 11:45 PM UTC
Khalid Taha vs Bruno Silva
Bantamweight
Khalid Taha
VS
Bruno Silva
Winner: Khalid Taha · Submission · Round 3 (3:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Khalid Taha: 0:00 · Bruno Silva: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Khalid Taha edged the striking 12-9 in significant strikes; Khalid Taha scored a knockdown.
Round 2: Bruno Silva edged the striking 11-8 in significant strikes; Bruno Silva landed a takedown.
Round 3: Khalid Taha edged the striking 18-0 in significant strikes; Bruno Silva landed a takedown; Khalid Taha hunted a submission (1).
The fight ended in round 3 at 3:00 with Khalid Taha winning by Submission.
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
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United States
Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
Marvel Stadium
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Capacity
- 56,347
- Timezone
- Australia/Melbourne