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The first pay-per-view event of the year kicks off this Saturday night on ESPN+ with UFC 257 featuring a lightweight headliner between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier who will both be competing in a rematch.
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UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 is this Saturday!
Stream every fight live on ESPN+ starting from 10 pm ET.
Main event: Poirier vs. McGregor 2
Co-main event: Hooker vs. Chandler
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The event will also see a pivotal co-headliner take place in the lightweight division between Dan Hooker and the debuting Michael Chandler.
The winners of those bouts could end up challenging for the lightweight title next, and it could even be against Khabib Nurmagomedov if he’s impressed enough.
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So with all that said, here’s everything you need to know about UFC 257.
UFC 257: Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier fight date, start time
Date: Saturday, January 23
Prelims: 6:30 pm (ET) on ESPN+
Main card: 10:00 pm (ET) on ESPN+ PPV
Main event: 12 – 12:30 pm (ET) ESPN+ PPV
The event takes place Saturday night with the main card kicking off at 10 p.m. EST/3 a.m. GMT. The main event is expected to start at approximately 12:00 a.m. EST/5:00 a.m. GMT but it ultimately depends on how the undercard goes.
How to watch UFC 257: McGregor vs. Poirier, TV and live stream info
In the U.S., the prelims, as well as the main card, will be broadcast on ESPN+. The PPV can be ordered here for $69.99 while users also have the option of an annual ESPN+ subscription bundled along for $89.98.
Meanwhile, British fight fans can watch the event by ordering it on BT Sport Box Office for £19.95.
Prelims can also be watched on UFC’s Fight Pass streaming platform.
For more information about how to order and watch UFC 257 click here.
Where is the Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 fight?
UFC 257 takes place in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. However, unlike previous cards that took place at the Flash Forum, this event will take place at the Etihad Arena.
Additionally, a small number of fans will be in attendance much like UFC Fight Island 7 which took place at the same venue.
Conor McGregor record and bio
Nationality: Irish
Born: July 17, 1988 (age 32)
Height: 5’9″
Reach: 74″
Total fights: 26
Record: 22-4 (19 knockouts, 1 submission, 1 decision)
Dustin Poirier record and bio
Nationality: American
Born: January 19, 1989 (age 32)
Height: 5’9″
Reach: 72″
Total fights: 33
Record: 26-6, 1 NC (12 knockouts, 7 submissions, 7 decisions)
UFC 257 Full Fight Card
Saturday, January 23 – Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Main Card – 10:00 pm (ET) on ESPN+ PPV
Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor
Dan Hooker vs. Michael Chandler
Jessica Eye vs. Joanne Calderwood
Matt Frevola vs. Ottman Azaitar
Marina Rodriguez vs. Amanda Ribas
Prelims – 8:00 pm (ET) on ESPN+
Nasrat Haqparast vs. Arman Tsarukyan
Brad Tavares vs. Antonio Carlos Junior
Julianna Pena vs. Sara McMann
Khalil Rountree Jr vs. Marcin Prachnio
Early Prelims – 6:30 pm (ET) on ESPN+
Andrew Sanchez vs. Makhmud Muradov
Movsar Evloev vs. Nik Lentz
Amir Albazi vs. Zhalgas Zhumagulov