UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 Full Fight Results

The saga has reached its anti-climactic end. Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor by first-round doctor stoppage after McGregor’s leg appeared to snap late in the first round. Poirier controlled the fight as long as it lasted, peppering McGregor on the feet before he unleashed some hellacious ground and pound in the main event of UFC 264 on Saturday, July 10, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

In the co-main event, Gilbert Burns outwrestled Stephen Thompson to a unanimous decision victory. Sean O’Malley also scored a third-round TKO over UFC newcomer Kris Moutinho on the main card. Max Griffin capped the prelims with a decision victory over Carlos Condit.

Craig went a remarkable 10-2 on his picks to close the gap on Matt (7-5). Check back next week for content leading up to UFC Vegas 31, headlined by Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moises.

Results

Flyweight

Zhalgas Zhumagulov (-298) def. Jerome Rivera by submission (R1, 2:02)

Props: by submission (+636); under 1.5 (+287)

Matt’s pick: Zhumagulov; Craig’s pick: Zhumagulov

"It's my favorite submission in my life."

Zhalgas Zhumagulov (@ZhakoZhumagulov) discusses his first round submission victory over Jerome Rivera at #UFC264 ?⬆️

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— UFC News (@UFCNews) July 10, 2021

Middleweight

Brad Tavares (-153) def. Omari Akhmedov by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Props: by decision (+133); over 2.5 (-250)

Matt’s pick: Tavares; Craig’s pick: Tavares

"I think I'm a tough matchup for anybody and I know the rest of the division sees that."

Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) talks about his split decision victory over middleweight Omari Akhmedov at #UFC264 ?⬆️

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— UFC News (@UFCNews) July 11, 2021

Women’s Flyweight

Jennifer Maia (-206) def. Jessica Eye by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Props: by decision (+104); over 2.5 (-351)

Matt’s pick: Maia; Craig’s pick: Maia

What. A. Battle. #UFC264 pic.twitter.com/PE0ExC5AHn

— UFC (@ufc) July 10, 2021

Middleweight

Dricus Du Plessis (-118) def. Trevin Giles by knockout (R2, 1:41)

Props: by knockout (+274); under 1.5 (+162)

Matt’s pick: Giles; Craig’s pick: Du Plessis

"You better keep those chins tucked because I'm going to knock you out or I'm going to choke you."@DricusDuPlessis believes he sent a message to the @UFC's middleweight division with his knockout of Trevin Giles at #UFC264 ?⬆️

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— UFC News (@UFCNews) July 11, 2021

Featherweight

Ilia Topuria (-225) def. Ryan Hall by knockout (R1, 4:47)

Props: by knockout (+156); under 1.5 (+127)

Matt’s pick: Topuria; Craig’s pick: Topuria

HOW ABOUT THAT ? @TopuriaIlia #UFC264 pic.twitter.com/ZQvUa1nJpo

— UFC (@ufc) July 11, 2021

"I'm showing everyone in my division that I'm the guy to fight for the title and I will fight for the title in one year, maximum."@Topuriailia discusses improving to 11-0 with a knockout win over Ryan Hall at #UFC264 ?⬆️

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Welterweight

Michel Pereira (-191) def. Niko Price by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Props: by knockout (+263); over 2.5 (+102)

Matt’s pick: Price; Craig’s pick: Pereira

In case you missed the mid-fight backflip ?? #UFC264 pic.twitter.com/CrKZsoCQyl

— UFC (@ufc) July 11, 2021

Welterweight

Max Griffin (-184) def. Carlos Condit by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Props: by decision (+140); over 2.5 (-215)

Matt’s pick: Condit; Craig’s pick: Griffin

"I remember being in my living room watching him mean mug like, 'I want to fight him' like 10 years ago and I just beat him."@MaxPainGriffin talks about defeating Carlos Condit at #UFC264 and what is next up for him ?⬆️

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— UFC News (@UFCNews) July 11, 2021

Bantamweight

Sean O’Malley (-994) def. Kris Moutinho by TKO (R3, 4:33)

Props: by knockout (-306); over 2.5 (+288)

Matt’s pick: Condit; Craig’s pick: Griffin

“I’m going to be Conor McGregor level. I’m going to be a superstar and I’m on pace for that.” 

Another dominant performance from Sean O’Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) gets him one step closer to his ultimate goal #UFC264 ?⬆️

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— UFC News (@UFCNews) July 11, 2021

Women’s Bantamweight

Irene Aldana (-102) def. Yana Kunitskaya by TKO (R1, 4:35)

Props: by knockout (+444); under 1.5 (+368)

Matt’s pick: Kunitskaya; Craig’s pick: Kunitskaya

"I need to go for a piña colada right now."@IreneAldana_ is ready to celebrate her first round TKO victory over Yana Kunitskaya at #UFC264 ?⬆️

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— UFC News (@UFCNews) July 11, 2021

Heavyweight

Tai Tuivasa (-125) def. Greg Hardy by knockout (R1, 1:07)

Props: by knockout (+160); under 1.5 (+146)

Matt’s pick: Tuivasa; Craig’s pick: Tuivasa

"It's the maturity. I took a couple steps back and gathered myself and I caught him on the way in." @BamBamTuivasa talks about his consistent growth and how it translates into his victories in the Octagon #UFC264 ?⬆️

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Welterweight

Gilbert Burns (+134) def. Stephen Thompson by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Props: by decision (+393); over 2.5 (-148)

Matt’s pick: Thompson; Craig’s pick: Thompson

? @GilbertDurinho calling out top names in the division! #UFC264 pic.twitter.com/rjrMFxHQ9Y

— UFC (@ufc) July 11, 2021

“I’m not afraid of anyone. I want to fight every single one of these guys.” 

Gilbert Burns (@GilbertDurinho) talks about what is next for him after his victory over Stephen Thompson at #UFC264 ?⬆️

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— UFC News (@UFCNews) July 11, 2021

Lightweight

Dustin Poirier (-129) def. Conor McGregor by doctor stoppage (R1, 5:00)

Props: by TKO (+180); under 1.5 (+150)

Matt’s pick: Poirier; Craig’s pick: Poirier

HEAVY ground and pound by the Diamond ?#UFC264 pic.twitter.com/MlDAiNKKtW

— UFC (@ufc) July 11, 2021

Scorecard

Total Fights: 12

Ended by decision: 5

Ended by submission: 1

Ended by knockout: 6

Matt’s picks: 7-5 (2021: 162-102-6); Craig’s picks: 10-2 (2021: 157-107-6)

Underdogs: 2-10

Biggest underdog winner: Gilbert Burns (+134)

Biggest prop hit: Zhalgas Zhumagulov by submission (+636)

Performance bonuses ($75,000 each): Tai Tuivasa, Dricus Du Plessis, Sean O’Malley, Kris Moutinho