UFC 254, Khabib vs. Gaethje
UFC 254, Khabib vs. Gaethje took place on October 24, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 12-fight card below.
Fight Results
12 of 12 fights completed — 4 Submission · 2 Decision (Unanimous) · 4 KO/TKO · 1 Decision (Split) · 1 Tko Doctors Stoppage
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje | Khabib Nurmagomedov | Submission | R2 (1:34) |
| Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier | Robert Whittaker | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Alexander Volkov vs Walt Harris | Alexander Volkov | KO/TKO | R2 (1:15) |
| Jacob Malkoun vs Phillip Hawes | Phillip Hawes | KO/TKO | R1 (0:18) |
| Lauren Murphy vs Liliya Shakirova | Lauren Murphy | Submission | R2 (3:31) |
| Magomed Ankalaev vs Ion Cutelaba | Magomed Ankalaev | KO/TKO | R1 (4:19) |
| Stefan Struve vs Tai Tuivasa | Tai Tuivasa | KO/TKO | R1 (4:59) |
| Nathaniel Wood vs Casey Kenney | Casey Kenney | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Alex Oliveira vs Shavkat Rakhmonov | Shavkat Rakhmonov | Submission | R1 (4:40) |
| Da Un Jung vs Sam Alvey | Draw | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Liana Jojua vs Miranda Maverick | Miranda Maverick | Tko Doctors Stoppage | R1 (5:00) |
| Joel Alvarez vs Alexander Yakovlev | Joel Alvarez | Submission | R1 (3:00) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · Title Fight · 5-round bout · 9:25 PM UTC
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje
Lightweight
Khabib Nurmagomedov
70.3% · 1.42
VS
Justin Gaethje
29.7% · 3.37
Winner: Khabib Nurmagomedov · Submission · Round 2 (1:34)
Fight Statistics
Control — Khabib Nurmagomedov: 0:00 · Justin Gaethje: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Striking was even (23-23 significant strikes); Khabib Nurmagomedov landed a takedown.
Round 2: Justin Gaethje edged the striking 6-3 in significant strikes; Khabib Nurmagomedov landed a takedown; Khabib Nurmagomedov hunted a submission (1).
The fight ended in round 2 at 1:34 with Khabib Nurmagomedov winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 8:50 PM UTC
Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier
Middleweight
Robert Whittaker
49.6% · 2.02
VS
Jared Cannonier
50.4% · 1.98
Winner: Robert Whittaker · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Robert Whittaker: 0:00 · Jared Cannonier: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Robert Whittaker edged the striking 25-19 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Robert Whittaker edged the striking 27-24 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Robert Whittaker edged the striking 17-10 in significant strikes; Robert Whittaker scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Robert Whittaker winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 8:25 PM UTC
Alexander Volkov vs Walt Harris
Heavyweight
Alexander Volkov
61.6% · 1.62
VS
Walt Harris
38.4% · 2.60
Winner: Alexander Volkov · KO/TKO · Round 2 (1:15)
Fight Statistics
Control — Alexander Volkov: 0:00 · Walt Harris: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Alexander Volkov edged the striking 39-15 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Alexander Volkov edged the striking 6-1 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 2 at 1:15 with Alexander Volkov winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 7:55 PM UTC
Jacob Malkoun vs Phillip Hawes
Middleweight
Jacob Malkoun
32.1% · 3.12
VS
Phillip Hawes
67.9% · 1.47
Winner: Phillip Hawes · KO/TKO · Round 1 (0:18)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jacob Malkoun: 0:00 · Phillip Hawes: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Phillip Hawes edged the striking 7-0 in significant strikes; Phillip Hawes scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 1 at 0:18 with Phillip Hawes winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 7:35 PM UTC
Lauren Murphy vs Liliya Shakirova
Flyweight
Lauren Murphy
66.1% · 1.51
VS
Liliya Shakirova
33.9% · 2.95
Winner: Lauren Murphy · Submission · Round 2 (3:31)
Fight Statistics
Control — Lauren Murphy: 0:00 · Liliya Shakirova: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Liliya Shakirova edged the striking 15-12 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Lauren Murphy edged the striking 10-8 in significant strikes; Lauren Murphy landed a takedown; Lauren Murphy hunted a submission (1).
The fight ended in round 2 at 3:31 with Lauren Murphy winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 7:00 PM UTC
Magomed Ankalaev vs Ion Cutelaba
Light Heavyweight
Magomed Ankalaev
74.7% · 1.34
VS
Ion Cutelaba
25.3% · 3.95
Winner: Magomed Ankalaev · KO/TKO · Round 1 (4:19)
Fight Statistics
Control — Magomed Ankalaev: 0:00 · Ion Cutelaba: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Magomed Ankalaev edged the striking 21-11 in significant strikes; Magomed Ankalaev scored 2 knockdowns.
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:19 with Magomed Ankalaev winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 6:35 PM UTC
Stefan Struve vs Tai Tuivasa
Heavyweight
Stefan Struve
42.3% · 2.36
VS
Tai Tuivasa
57.7% · 1.73
Winner: Tai Tuivasa · KO/TKO · Round 1 (4:59)
Fight Statistics
Control — Stefan Struve: 0:00 · Tai Tuivasa: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Tai Tuivasa edged the striking 27-13 in significant strikes; Tai Tuivasa scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:59 with Tai Tuivasa winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 5:55 PM UTC
Nathaniel Wood vs Casey Kenney
Bantamweight
Nathaniel Wood
42.7% · 2.34
VS
Casey Kenney
57.3% · 1.75
Winner: Casey Kenney · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Nathaniel Wood: 0:00 · Casey Kenney: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Casey Kenney edged the striking 54-51 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Nathaniel Wood edged the striking 48-40 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Nathaniel Wood edged the striking 37-29 in significant strikes; Casey Kenney landed 2 takedowns.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Casey Kenney winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 5:35 PM UTC
Alex Oliveira vs Shavkat Rakhmonov
Welterweight
Alex Oliveira
44.6% · 2.24
VS
Shavkat Rakhmonov
55.4% · 1.81
Winner: Shavkat Rakhmonov · Submission · Round 1 (4:40)
Fight Statistics
Control — Alex Oliveira: 0:00 · Shavkat Rakhmonov: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Shavkat Rakhmonov edged the striking 13-9 in significant strikes; Shavkat Rakhmonov hunted a submission (1).
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:40 with Shavkat Rakhmonov winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 4:55 PM UTC
Da Un Jung vs Sam Alvey
Light Heavyweight
Da Un Jung
73% · 1.37
VS
Sam Alvey
27% · 3.70
Result: Draw · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Da Un Jung: 0:00 · Sam Alvey: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Sam Alvey edged the striking 22-20 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Sam Alvey edged the striking 23-19 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Da Un Jung edged the striking 17-14 in significant strikes; Da Un Jung scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Draw winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 4:25 PM UTC
Liana Jojua vs Miranda Maverick
Flyweight
Liana Jojua
24% · 4.17
VS
Miranda Maverick
76% · 1.32
Winner: Miranda Maverick · Tko Doctors Stoppage · Round 1 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Liana Jojua: 0:00 · Miranda Maverick: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Miranda Maverick edged the striking 49-30 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 1 at 5:00 with Miranda Maverick winning by Tko Doctors Stoppage.
3-round bout · 4:00 PM UTC
Joel Alvarez vs Alexander Yakovlev
Lightweight
Joel Alvarez
61% · 1.64
VS
Alexander Yakovlev
39% · 2.56
Winner: Joel Alvarez · Submission · Round 1 (3:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Joel Alvarez: 0:00 · Alexander Yakovlev: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Joel Alvarez edged the striking 4-1 in significant strikes; Alexander Yakovlev landed a takedown; Joel Alvarez hunted a submission (2).
The fight ended in round 1 at 3:00 with Joel Alvarez winning by Submission.
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje | 70.3% (1.42) | 29.7% (3.37) |
| Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier | 49.6% (2.02) | 50.4% (1.98) |
| Alexander Volkov vs Walt Harris | 61.6% (1.62) | 38.4% (2.60) |
| Jacob Malkoun vs Phillip Hawes | 32.1% (3.12) | 67.9% (1.47) |
| Lauren Murphy vs Liliya Shakirova | 66.1% (1.51) | 33.9% (2.95) |
| Magomed Ankalaev vs Ion Cutelaba | 74.7% (1.34) | 25.3% (3.95) |
| Stefan Struve vs Tai Tuivasa | 42.3% (2.36) | 57.7% (1.73) |
| Nathaniel Wood vs Casey Kenney | 42.7% (2.34) | 57.3% (1.75) |
| Alex Oliveira vs Shavkat Rakhmonov | 44.6% (2.24) | 55.4% (1.81) |
| Da Un Jung vs Sam Alvey | 73% (1.37) | 27% (3.70) |
| Liana Jojua vs Miranda Maverick | 24% (4.17) | 76% (1.32) |
| Joel Alvarez vs Alexander Yakovlev | 61% (1.64) | 39% (2.56) |
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Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
Fight Island
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Capacity
- 5,000
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai