UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 5:00
Ireland
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Australia
R1, 1:07
Performance of the Night
Mexico
R1, 4:35
Russia
R3, 4:33
Fight of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Georgia
R1, 4:47
South Africa
R2, 1:41
Performance of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Kazakhstan
R1, 2:02
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$75,000 Special Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Sean O’Malley and promotional newcomer Kris Moutinho each received an elevated $75,000 bonus check for their high-paced bantamweight slugfest.
Performance of the Night: Tai Tuivasa and future middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis each received special $75,000 Performance of the Night bonuses for their violent first- and second-round knockout finishes.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $75,000 | $75,000 | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $75,000 | $75,000 | |
| LOSS | — | — | $75,000 | $75,000 | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $75,000 | $75,000 | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — |
*Purses not officially disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Figures reflect officially verified UFC post-fight bonuses ($75,000 each) distributed for Fight of the Night (Sean O’Malley vs. Kris Moutinho) and Performance of the Night (Tai Tuivasa and Dricus Du Plessis). Contractual show and win base purses were undisclosed by regulatory policy.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 264
Sean O’Malley landed 230 significant strikes against Kris Moutinho, setting the all-time UFC bantamweight record for most significant strikes in a single fight and the second-highest tally in any three-round bout in promotional history.
UFC 264 produced a sold-out gate of $15,759,800 with 20,062 fans packing T-Mobile Arena, generating the second-highest live gate in arena history and the third-highest live gate in overall UFC history at the time.
The event generated an estimated 1,800,000 pay-per-view buys worldwide, making UFC 264 the second-highest selling pay-per-view event in mixed martial arts history behind only UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor.
Dustin Poirier became the first fighter in combat sports history to register back-to-back victories over Conor McGregor, taking their high-stakes trilogy 2-1 via first-round TKO after McGregor sustained a broken tibia and fibula.
UFC President Dana White increased traditional $50,000 performance bonuses to $75,000 for UFC 264, awarding $300,000 across four recipients: Sean O’Malley, Kris Moutinho, Tai Tuivasa, and Dricus Du Plessis.
Undefeated contender Ilia Topuria became the first fighter to ever knock out Brazilian jiu-jitsu standout Ryan Hall, neutralizing Hall’s signature imanari rolls and finishing him with ground strikes at 4:47 of Round 1.
Tai Tuivasa picked up his third consecutive first-round knockout by starching Greg Hardy in just 1:07 of Round 1, sparking his world-famous “shoey” celebration from the top of the Octagon cage.
South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis improved to 2-0 inside the Octagon with a devastating second-round knockout of Trevin Giles, taking home his first promotional Performance of the Night award.
Sean O’Malley out-landed Kris Moutinho 230 to 70 in significant strikes, establishing a +160 strike differential that ranks among the five widest margins ever recorded in modern UFC competition.
UFC 264 marked the promotion’s first full-capacity, sold-out arena event in Las Vegas since UFC 248 in March 2020, formally ending pandemic-era closed-door restrictions in the fight capital of the world.
Flyweight competitor Zhalgas Zhumagulov secured his maiden UFC victory with a swift standing guillotine choke against Jerome Rivera in just 2:02 of Round 1, scoring the fastest submission of the night.
Gilbert Burns rebounded from his title setback by logging 7 minutes and 13 seconds of dominant ground control time against two-time title challenger Stephen Thompson to earn a unanimous decision sweep.
When and where did UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 take place?
UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 took place on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
How did the main event between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor end?
Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 1 after McGregor suffered a fractured lower left tibia and fibula in the final seconds of the opening round, leaving him unable to continue.
Who won the co-main event between Gilbert Burns and Stephen Thompson?
Gilbert Burns defeated Stephen Thompson via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), relying on dominant ground control and three takedowns across 15 minutes.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 264 and how much were they?
UFC increased bonuses to $75,000 each for UFC 264. Sean O’Malley vs. Kris Moutinho took home Fight of the Night, while Tai Tuivasa and Dricus Du Plessis each collected Performance of the Night bonuses.
What striking record did Sean O’Malley set against Kris Moutinho?
Sean O’Malley landed 230 significant strikes, setting the all-time UFC bantamweight record for most significant strikes landed in a single fight and establishing a +160 strike differential.
What were the live gate, attendance, and PPV buys for UFC 264?
UFC 264 drew a sellout crowd of 20,062 fans with a live gate of $15,759,800, ranking as the third-highest gate in UFC history at the time, alongside an estimated 1.8 million pay-per-view buys globally.
How did Tai Tuivasa defeat Greg Hardy?
After absorbing a heavy punch from Hardy, Tai Tuivasa fired back with a devastating counter left hook that dropped Hardy, securing a KO at 1:07 of Round 1 followed by his trademark “shoey” celebration.
What happened in the Ilia Topuria vs. Ryan Hall fight?
Ilia Topuria handed Ryan Hall the first knockout loss of his career, evading multiple imanari roll attempts before knocking Hall unconscious with heavy ground strikes at 4:47 of Round 1.
Who were the commentators for UFC 264?
The pay-per-view broadcast was called by play-by-play lead Jon Anik alongside color commentary analysts Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
Why did Irene Aldana vs. Yana Santos take place at catchweight?
Irene Aldana missed the bantamweight limit at 139.5 pounds, resulting in the bout being contested at catchweight and Aldana forfeiting 30% of her purse to Yana Santos.
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