Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier

Main Event | UFC Lightweight Championship | 155 lbs
vs.
Submission 2:06 R3
◀︎
▶︎
"The Diamond"

Fighter Comparison

27-0-0

Climbed to 28-0
Pro
Record
25-5-0

Fell to 25-6
-450
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+325
(Moderate Underdog)
Champion

Lightweight
Title Interim Champion

Lightweight

Russia
Nation

United States
San Jose
California
Fights out of
Coconut Creek
Florida
30
+11 mos, 2 wks, 4 days
Age at Fight 30
+7 mos, 2 wks, 5 days
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
5'10"
(178cm)
Height
5'9"
(175cm)
70.0"
(178cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
American Kickboxing Academy Gym American Top Team

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 2,496

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Nurmagomedov
73%
Poirier
27%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 242

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier
  • Date: Saturday 09.07.2019 at 02:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Marc Goddard
  • Venue: du Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 13 of 13)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Dominick Cruz
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jon Anik
  • Nurmagomedov Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Poirier Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: UFC Lightweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Nurmagomedov
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