Live highlight updates for UFC 257 on pay-per-view. To stream UFC 257 live on ESPN+ PPV click here!
Are you ready for UFC 257?!
The first pay-per-view of 2021 sees former two-division champion Conor McGregor engaged in a highly anticipated rematch with lightweight contender and former interim champ Dustin Poirier. As for the co-main, ex-Bellator champ Michael Chandler finally makes his UFC debut against dangerous New Zealander Dan Hooker.
This post is your one-stop shop for all of the highlights and finishes from tonight’s event (at least the ones we’re legally allowed to post). Just refresh the page and we’ll have regular updates with the highlights for every matchup of the lineup.
Main Card (10 PM ET, ESPN+ PPV)
Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier
Michael Chandler vs. Dan Hooker
Jessica Eye vs. Joanne Calderwood
Andrew Sanchez vs. Makhmud Muradov
Marina Rodriguez vs. Amanda Ribas
Preliminary Card (8 PM ET, ESPN)
Arman Tsarukyan vs. Matt Frevola
Brad Tavares def. Antonio Carlos Junior by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Late in Round 2, @BradTavares blasted Carlos Junior with a right hand
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— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) January 24, 2021
Julianna Pena def. Sara McMann by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:39 of round 3
With less than two minutes left, @VenezuelanVixen locked up the choke and forced the tap
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— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) January 24, 2021
Marcin Prachnio def. Khalil Rountree by unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Just launching s in RD 2!
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— UFC (@ufc) January 24, 2021
On the hunt! Khalil Rountree is throwing SERIOUS power
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— UFC (@ufc) January 24, 2021
Preliminary Card (7 PM ET, ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass)
Movsar Evloev def. Nik Lentz by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Ya viene Lentz por la sumisión! #UFC257 pic.twitter.com/9weWmyMQob
— ufcespanol (@UFCEspanol) January 24, 2021
Ritmo intenso! Evloev toma ventaja! #UFC257 #InAbuDhabi @visitabudhabi pic.twitter.com/42XyIGNMdC
— ufcespanol (@UFCEspanol) January 24, 2021
Amir Albazi def. Zhalgas Zhumagulov by unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Golpeo limpio y efectivo de ambos! #UFC257 #InAbuDhabi @visitabudhabi pic.twitter.com/HmnxDLOCZb
— ufcespanol (@UFCEspanol) January 24, 2021
Gran pelea para abrir la cartelera #UFC257 pic.twitter.com/SBmJxPqlc0
— ufcespanol (@UFCEspanol) January 24, 2021