UFC 257 play-by-play and live results (7 p.m. ET)
ABU DHABI – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Saturday’s UFC 257 event, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT).
The event takes place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The main card airs on ESPN+ pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.
In the main event, former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier (26-6 MMA, 18-5 UFC) meets ex-lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor (22-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) in a rematch from a 2014 fight won by McGregor. In the co-feature, former Bellator lightweight champ Michael Chandler (21-5 MMA, 0-0 UFC) makes his promotional debut against Dan Hooker (20-9 MMA, 10-5 UFC).
Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 7 p.m. ET for the early prelims on ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET for the prelims on ESPN, and 10 p.m. for the main card on pay-per-view.
To discuss the show, be sure to check out our UFC 257 discussion thread. You can also get behind-the-scenes coverage and other event notes from on-site reporters John Morgan (@MMAjunkieJohn) and Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) on Twitter.
Enjoy the fights, everyone.
Amir Albazi vs. Zhalgas Zhumagulov
Round 1 - Result: Recap: Photos: Records: Amir Albazi (13-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Zhalgas Zhumagulov (13-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) Division: Flyweight Broadcast: ESPN+ Referee: Judging:
Movsar Evloev vs. Nik Lentz
Round 1 - Result: Recap: Photos: Records: Movsar Evloev (13-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC), Nik Lentz (30-11-2 MMA, 14-8-1 UFC) Division: Featherweight Broadcast: ESPN+ Referee: Judging:
Marcin Prachnio vs. Khalil Rountree
Round 1 - Result: Recap: Photos: Records: Marcin Prachnio (13-5 MMA, 0-3 UFC), Khalil Rountree (8-4 MMA, 4-4 UFC) Division: Light heavyweight Broadcast: ESPN Referee: Judging:
Sara McMann vs. Julianna Pena
Round 1 - Result: Recap: Photos: Records: Sara McMann (12-5 MMA, 6-5 UFC), Julianna Pena (9-4 MMA, 5-2 UFC) Division: Women's flyweight Broadcast: ESPN Referee: Judging:
Antonio Carlos Junior vs. Brad Tavares
Round 1 - Result: Recap: Photos: Records: Antonio Carlos Junior (10-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC), Brad Tavares (17-6 MMA, 12-6 UFC) Division: Middleweight Broadcast: ESPN Referee: Judging:
Matt Frevola vs. Arman Tsarukyan
Round 1 - Result: Recap: Photos: Records: Matt Frevola (8-1-1 MMA, 2-1-1 UFC), Arman Tsarukyan (15-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) Division: Lightweight Broadcast: ESPN Referee: Judging:
Amanda Ribas vs. Marina Rodriguez
Round 1 - Result: Recap: Photos: Records: Amanda Ribas (10-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC), Marina Rodriguez (12-1-2 MMA, 2-1-2 UFC) Division: Women's strawweight Broadcast: Pay-per-view Referee: Judging:
Makhmud Muradov vs. Andrew Sanchez
Round 1 - Result: Recap: Photos: Records: Makhmud Muradov (24-6 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Andrew Sanchez (12-5 MMA, 5-3 UFC) Division: Middleweight Broadcast: Pay-per-view Referee: Judging:
Joanne Calderwood vs. Jessica Eye
Round 1 - Result: Recap: Photos: Records: Joanne Calderwood (14-5 MMA, 6-5 UFC), Jessica Eye (15-8 MMA, 5-7 UFC) Division: Women's flyweight Broadcast: Pay-per-view Referee: Judging:
Michael Chandler vs. Dan Hooker
Round 1 - Result: Recap: Photos: Records: Michael Chandler (21-5 MMA, 0-0 UFC), Dan Hooker (20-9 MMA, 10-5 UFC) Division: Lightweight Broadcast: Pay-per-view Referee: Judging:
Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor
Round 1 - Result: Recap: Photos: Records: Dustin Poirier (26-6 MMA, 18-5 UFC), Conor McGregor (22-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) Division: Lightweight Broadcast: Pay-per-view Referee: Judging:
