When does UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier start?
The provider lists the event start as Sep 6, 5:00 PM CDT. This is the listed event start, rather than a guaranteed walkout time for the main event. Fight lengths and changes to the card can move individual bout times.
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Open the full event card ↗ or download a calendar reminder.
The main event
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Dustin Poirier is the main matchup identified in the supplied card.
Use the side-by-side comparison to examine reach, stance, striking volume, takedowns and average fight time. These are historical profile statistics, not a prediction of how the fight will unfold. Overall MMA records may include competition outside the UFC.
Where to watch
A verified broadcast listing has not been supplied for this event. Check the official UFC event listing for availability in your region before making viewing plans.
Bout order and matchup research
The card below uses the provider’s current order and excludes bouts marked cancelled or postponed. A numbered card position is a supplied listing, not a guaranteed running order. Open a matchup for the tale of the tape, completed fight totals and round-by-round figures when those data are available.
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Dustin Poirier
Paul Felder
Edson Barboza
Islam Makhachev
Davi Ramos
Curtis Blaydes
Shamil Abdurakhimov
Diego Ferreira
Mairbek Taisumov
Joanne Wood
Andrea Lee
Sarah Moras
Liana Jojua
Ottman Azaitar
Teemu Packalen
Belal Muhammad
Takashi Sato
Muslim Salikhov
Nordine Taleb
Omari Akhmedov
Zak Cummings
Don Madge
Fares Ziam
Zubaira Tukhugov
Lerone Murphy
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