UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2
UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 took place on January 22, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, headlined by Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 11-fight card below.
Fight Results
11 of 11 fights completed — 4 KO/TKO · 5 Decision (Unanimous) · 1 Submission · 1 Decision (Split)
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor | Dustin Poirier | KO/TKO | R2 (2:32) |
| Daniel Hooker vs Michael Chandler | Michael Chandler | KO/TKO | R1 (2:30) |
| Jessica Eye vs Joanne Wood | Joanne Wood | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Andrew Sanchez vs Makhmud Muradov | Makhmud Muradov | KO/TKO | R3 (2:59) |
| Marina Rodriguez vs Amanda Ribas | Marina Rodriguez | KO/TKO | R2 (0:54) |
| Arman Tsarukyan vs Matt Frevola | Arman Tsarukyan | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Brad Tavares vs Antonio Carlos Junior | Brad Tavares | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Julianna Peña vs Sara McMann | Julianna Peña | Submission | R3 (3:39) |
| Khalil Rountree vs Marcin Prachnio | Marcin Prachnio | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Nik Lentz vs Movsar Evloev | Movsar Evloev | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Amir Albazi vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov | Amir Albazi | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · 5-round bout · 5:20 AM UTC
Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor
Lightweight
Dustin Poirier
27.6% · 3.62
VS
Conor McGregor
72.4% · 1.38
Winner: Dustin Poirier · KO/TKO · Round 2 (2:32)
Fight Statistics
Control — Dustin Poirier: 01:42 · Conor McGregor: 01:07
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Dustin Poirier edged the striking 17-15 in significant strikes; Dustin Poirier landed a takedown; Dustin Poirier controlled for 01:40; Conor McGregor controlled for 01:07.
Round 2: Dustin Poirier edged the striking 31-14 in significant strikes; Dustin Poirier scored a knockdown; Dustin Poirier controlled for 00:02.
The fight ended in round 2 at 2:32 with Dustin Poirier winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 4:50 AM UTC
Daniel Hooker vs Michael Chandler
Lightweight
Daniel Hooker
57.8% · 1.73
VS
Michael Chandler
42.2% · 2.37
Winner: Michael Chandler · KO/TKO · Round 1 (2:30)
Fight Statistics
Control — Daniel Hooker: 0:00 · Michael Chandler: 00:09
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Michael Chandler edged the striking 17-8 in significant strikes; Michael Chandler scored a knockdown; Michael Chandler controlled for 00:09.
The fight ended in round 1 at 2:30 with Michael Chandler winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 4:20 AM UTC
Jessica Eye vs Joanne Wood
Flyweight
Jessica Eye
46.3% · 2.16
VS
Joanne Wood
53.7% · 1.86
Winner: Joanne Wood · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jessica Eye: 05:03 · Joanne Wood: 00:19
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Joanne Wood edged the striking 48-30 in significant strikes; Jessica Eye controlled for 02:01.
Round 2: Joanne Wood edged the striking 65-37 in significant strikes; Jessica Eye landed a takedown; Jessica Eye controlled for 00:34; Joanne Wood controlled for 00:01.
Round 3: Joanne Wood edged the striking 35-10 in significant strikes; Jessica Eye controlled for 02:28; Joanne Wood controlled for 00:18.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Joanne Wood winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 3:45 AM UTC
Andrew Sanchez vs Makhmud Muradov
Middleweight
Andrew Sanchez
36.6% · 2.73
VS
Makhmud Muradov
63.4% · 1.58
Winner: Makhmud Muradov · KO/TKO · Round 3 (2:59)
Fight Statistics
Control — Andrew Sanchez: 00:22 · Makhmud Muradov: 00:16
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Makhmud Muradov edged the striking 33-18 in significant strikes; Makhmud Muradov controlled for 00:16.
Round 2: Makhmud Muradov edged the striking 26-18 in significant strikes; Andrew Sanchez controlled for 00:22.
Round 3: Makhmud Muradov edged the striking 20-12 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 2:59 with Makhmud Muradov winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 3:00 AM UTC
Marina Rodriguez vs Amanda Ribas
Strawweight
Marina Rodriguez
26.4% · 3.79
VS
Amanda Ribas
73.6% · 1.36
Winner: Marina Rodriguez · KO/TKO · Round 2 (0:54)
Fight Statistics
Control — Marina Rodriguez: 00:07 · Amanda Ribas: 03:39
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Amanda Ribas edged the striking 6-2 in significant strikes; Amanda Ribas landed a takedown; Amanda Ribas controlled for 03:34.
Round 2: Marina Rodriguez edged the striking 13-1 in significant strikes; Marina Rodriguez scored a knockdown; Marina Rodriguez controlled for 00:07; Amanda Ribas controlled for 00:05.
The fight ended in round 2 at 0:54 with Marina Rodriguez winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 2:40 AM UTC
Arman Tsarukyan vs Matt Frevola
Lightweight
Arman Tsarukyan
82.4% · 1.21
VS
Matt Frevola
17.6% · 5.68
Winner: Arman Tsarukyan · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Arman Tsarukyan: 08:24 · Matt Frevola: 00:02
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Arman Tsarukyan edged the striking 28-12 in significant strikes; Arman Tsarukyan landed 3 takedowns; Arman Tsarukyan controlled for 01:17; Matt Frevola controlled for 00:02.
Round 2: Arman Tsarukyan edged the striking 7-1 in significant strikes; Arman Tsarukyan landed 4 takedowns; Arman Tsarukyan controlled for 04:36.
Round 3: Arman Tsarukyan edged the striking 15-3 in significant strikes; Arman Tsarukyan landed 3 takedowns; Arman Tsarukyan controlled for 02:31.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Arman Tsarukyan winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 2:10 AM UTC
Brad Tavares vs Antonio Carlos Junior
Middleweight
Brad Tavares
46.5% · 2.15
VS
Antonio Carlos Junior
53.5% · 1.87
Winner: Brad Tavares · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Brad Tavares: 00:05 · Antonio Carlos Junior: 06:28
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Striking was even (9-9 significant strikes); Antonio Carlos Junior controlled for 02:47.
Round 2: Brad Tavares edged the striking 25-11 in significant strikes; Antonio Carlos Junior landed a takedown; Brad Tavares controlled for 00:05; Antonio Carlos Junior controlled for 01:11.
Round 3: Brad Tavares edged the striking 20-14 in significant strikes; Antonio Carlos Junior controlled for 02:30.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Brad Tavares winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 1:35 AM UTC
Julianna Peña vs Sara McMann
Bantamweight
Julianna Peña
47.5% · 2.11
VS
Sara McMann
52.5% · 1.90
Winner: Julianna Peña · Submission · Round 3 (3:39)
Fight Statistics
Control — Julianna Peña: 02:55 · Sara McMann: 07:21
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Sara McMann edged the striking 12-5 in significant strikes; Sara McMann landed 2 takedowns; Sara McMann controlled for 02:58.
Round 2: Julianna Peña edged the striking 13-8 in significant strikes; Sara McMann landed a takedown; Julianna Peña controlled for 00:08; Sara McMann controlled for 04:11.
Round 3: Julianna Peña edged the striking 20-1 in significant strikes; Julianna Peña landed a takedown; Julianna Peña hunted a submission (1); Julianna Peña controlled for 02:47; Sara McMann controlled for 00:12.
The fight ended in round 3 at 3:39 with Julianna Peña winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 1:00 AM UTC
Khalil Rountree vs Marcin Prachnio
Light Heavyweight
Khalil Rountree
75.8% · 1.32
VS
Marcin Prachnio
24.2% · 4.13
Winner: Marcin Prachnio · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Khalil Rountree: 0:00 · Marcin Prachnio: 00:05
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Marcin Prachnio edged the striking 30-16 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Marcin Prachnio edged the striking 32-20 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Marcin Prachnio edged the striking 40-13 in significant strikes; Marcin Prachnio controlled for 00:05.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Marcin Prachnio winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 12:35 AM UTC
Nik Lentz vs Movsar Evloev
Catchweight
Nik Lentz
17.2% · 5.81
VS
Movsar Evloev
82.8% · 1.21
Winner: Movsar Evloev · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Nik Lentz: 01:26 · Movsar Evloev: 04:36
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Striking was even (7-7 significant strikes); Movsar Evloev landed a takedown; Nik Lentz hunted a submission (1); Nik Lentz controlled for 00:46; Movsar Evloev controlled for 03:22.
Round 2: Movsar Evloev edged the striking 28-20 in significant strikes; Nik Lentz landed a takedown; Nik Lentz hunted a submission (1); Nik Lentz controlled for 00:33; Movsar Evloev controlled for 00:59.
Round 3: Movsar Evloev edged the striking 47-19 in significant strikes; Nik Lentz controlled for 00:07; Movsar Evloev controlled for 00:15.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Movsar Evloev winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 12:00 AM UTC
Amir Albazi vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov
Flyweight
Amir Albazi
51.3% · 1.95
VS
Zhalgas Zhumagulov
48.7% · 2.05
Winner: Amir Albazi · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Amir Albazi: 03:38 · Zhalgas Zhumagulov: 00:27
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Zhalgas Zhumagulov edged the striking 23-14 in significant strikes; Amir Albazi landed a takedown; Amir Albazi controlled for 00:30; Zhalgas Zhumagulov controlled for 00:27.
Round 2: Amir Albazi edged the striking 31-25 in significant strikes; Amir Albazi controlled for 00:10.
Round 3: Amir Albazi edged the striking 23-11 in significant strikes; Amir Albazi landed a takedown; Amir Albazi controlled for 02:58.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Amir Albazi winning by Decision (Unanimous).
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor | 27.6% (3.62) | 72.4% (1.38) |
| Daniel Hooker vs Michael Chandler | 57.8% (1.73) | 42.2% (2.37) |
| Jessica Eye vs Joanne Wood | 46.3% (2.16) | 53.7% (1.86) |
| Andrew Sanchez vs Makhmud Muradov | 36.6% (2.73) | 63.4% (1.58) |
| Marina Rodriguez vs Amanda Ribas | 26.4% (3.79) | 73.6% (1.36) |
| Arman Tsarukyan vs Matt Frevola | 82.4% (1.21) | 17.6% (5.68) |
| Brad Tavares vs Antonio Carlos Junior | 46.5% (2.15) | 53.5% (1.87) |
| Julianna Peña vs Sara McMann | 47.5% (2.11) | 52.5% (1.90) |
| Khalil Rountree vs Marcin Prachnio | 75.8% (1.32) | 24.2% (4.13) |
| Nik Lentz vs Movsar Evloev | 17.2% (5.81) | 82.8% (1.21) |
| Amir Albazi vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov | 51.3% (1.95) | 48.7% (2.05) |
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.
Yas Arena
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai