UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2
United Arab Emirates
Main Card • Final
United States
R2, 2:32
Performance of the Night
Ireland
R1, 2:30
Performance of the Night
New Zealand
Scotland
R3, 5:00
Uzbekistan
R3, 2:59
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R2, 0:54
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
Armenia
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 3:39
Poland
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
Russia
R3, 5:00
Iraq
R3, 5:00
Kazakhstan
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded for this event.
Performance of the Night: Dustin Poirier collected $50,000 for becoming the first fighter to knock out Conor McGregor, finishing the former two-division champion in Round 2.
Performance of the Night: Michael Chandler pocketed $50,000 for his explosive Octagon debut, knocking out #6-ranked contender Dan Hooker in just 2:30 of Round 1.
Performance of the Night: Makhmud Muradov earned $50,000 for his spectacular flying knee and punch combination knockout over Andrew Sanchez.
Performance of the Night: Marina Rodriguez received $50,000 for her second-round TKO upset victory over undefeated rising star Amanda Ribas.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOSS | $5,000,000 | — | — | $5,000,000* | |
| WIN | $1,000,000 | — | $50,000 | $1,050,000* | |
| WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | $50,000 | $350,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | — | $170,000 | |
| WIN | $70,000 | $70,000 | — | $140,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $110,000 | — | — | $110,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | — | $110,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $85,000 | — | — | $85,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| LOSS | $55,000 | — | — | $55,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | -$4,000* | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | +$4,000* | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 |
*Purses reported under industry disclosures and established regulatory contract standards. Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier received guaranteed contractual base purses plus substantial pay-per-view revenue shares not reflected in base figures (estimated at over $20,000,000 for McGregor and $3,000,000 for Poirier). Arman Tsarukyan weighed in at 157 lbs (1 lb over the lightweight non-title limit) and forfeited 20% of his purse ($4,000) to Matt Frevola.
Historic UFC Records & Milestones Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 257
Dustin Poirier became the first mixed martial artist in history to defeat Conor McGregor via knockout/TKO, stopping the former two-division champion at 2:32 of Round 2.
With his finish of McGregor, Dustin Poirier tied the all-time UFC lightweight record for the most knockout victories in divisional history with 7.
UFC 257 generated an estimated 1,600,000 pay-per-view buys globally, tying UFC 202 as the second-highest-selling pay-per-view broadcast in UFC history at the time.
Three-time Bellator world champion Michael Chandler stormed into the Octagon with a thunderous first-round TKO over #6-ranked Dan Hooker, earning Performance of the Night honors.
Dustin Poirier landed 18 punishing calf kicks to compromise McGregor’s peroneal nerve, creating a tactical kicking blueprint widely adopted across MMA striking.
UFC 257 marked the inaugural international sports event held inside the newly constructed Etihad Arena on Yas Island, welcoming 2,600 live spectators during the pandemic era.
Arman Tsarukyan secured 10 takedowns on Matt Frevola on short notice, recording one of the highest single-fight takedown tallies in modern UFC lightweight history.
Marina Rodriguez (+260 underdog) handed Brazilian jiu-jitsu phenom Amanda Ribas her first UFC defeat, scoring an emphatic second-round TKO to collect a $50,000 bonus.
Joanne Wood landed 148 significant strikes across three rounds against former title challenger Jessica Eye, setting a career-best striking volume in the flyweight division.
Makhmud Muradov notched his third consecutive UFC victory by finishing Andrew Sanchez with a sensational flying knee and punches at 2:59 of Round 3.
After enduring three consecutive knockout losses to begin his Octagon career, Marcin Prachnio rallied to land 102 significant strikes and outpoint Khalil Rountree Jr. via unanimous decision.
Julianna Peña handed 2004 Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann a third-round rear-naked choke submission loss, cementing her position as the #1 title contender.
When and where did UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 take place?
UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 took place on Saturday, January 23, 2021 (January 24 local time), at the newly opened Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Who won the main event rematch between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor?
Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor via TKO (punches) at 2:32 of Round 2, avenging his 2014 loss and becoming the first fighter to knock McGregor out in MMA competition.
How did Michael Chandler perform in his UFC debut?
Former three-time Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler scored a thunderous debut win, knocking out #6-ranked Dan Hooker via TKO (punches) at 2:30 of Round 1 to earn a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Who won the official $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC 257?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler, Makhmud Muradov, and Marina Rodriguez. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
How did Dustin Poirier defeat Conor McGregor tactically?
Poirier neutralized McGregor’s wide boxing stance by landing 18 targeted low calf kicks, deadening McGregor’s lead leg and compromising his mobility before trapping him along the cage for the fight-ending combination.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 257 generate?
UFC 257 generated approximately 1.6 million worldwide pay-per-view buys (including 1.2 million domestic buys on ESPN+ in the United States), tying UFC 202 as one of the top-three highest-selling PPVs in UFC history.
Were fans in attendance at UFC 257?
Yes. UFC 257 welcomed a socially distanced crowd of 2,600 spectators inside the Etihad Arena, marking the return of ticketed fans to a UFC event for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
Who called the fights for UFC 257?
The cage-side commentary team consisted of play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts Daniel Cormier and Paul Felder, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
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