| Event: | UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 |
| Date: | Sat., Jan. 23, 2021 |
| Start time: | 10:00 PM ET (Main card) 8:00 PM ET (Prelims card) |
| Total Fights: | 13 |
| Main Event: | Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor |
| Venue: | Etihad Arena |
| Location: | Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, AE |
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the Etihad Arena for UFC 257 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, AE. A lightweight match between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor is set to headline this event. “Poirier vs. McGregor 2” will take place on Saturday, Jan. 23, in 3 years ago.
On Saturday night, we’ll also see Michael Chandler taking on Dan Hooker in an excellent contest. Jessica Eye vs Joanne Calderwood are targeted for a monumental clash that’s also slated to take place at UFC 257. Other announced fights include Ottman Azaitar vs Matt Frevola; and Marina Rodriguez vs Amanda Ribas.
So who is fighting on UFC 257 on January 23rd? Let’s take a look!
UFC 257 card
UFC 257 fight card consists of three sections: early prelims, prelims, and the main card. Early prelims showcase new and up-and-coming fighters. The preliminary card typically features four to five fights, ending with an exciting matchup just before the main card begins. The main card features the highly-anticipated fights, including the main event.
“Poirier vs. McGregor 2” is a PPV event, which means prelims and the main card will be streamed exclusively on ESPN+ streaming service. Find out how to watch the full event here.
Here are the bouts announced for UFC 257 thus far in no particular order:
Main event:
- Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor
Full card:
- Michael Chandler vs. Dan Hooker
- Jessica Eye vs Joanne Calderwood
Ottman Azaitar vs Matt Frevola- Marina Rodriguez vs Amanda Ribas
- Nasrat Haqparast vs Arman Tsarukyan
- Brad Tavares vs Antonio Carlos Jr.
- Sara McMann vs Julianna Pena
- Marcin Prachnio vs Khalil Rountree
- Makhmud Muradov vs Andrew Sanchez
- Nik Lentz vs Movsar Evloev
- Amir Albazi vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov
Please note, UFC 257 fight card, bout order, and the number of matches subject to change due to unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, but rest assured that Conor McGregor versus Dustin Poirier will be just one of the highlights on this electric night.
UFC 257 time
While final details are still waiting to be confirmed, the UFC 257 preliminary card is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM on ESPN/ESPN+, and the main ‘Poirier vs. McGregor 2’ card is set to start at 10:00 PM, with the main event beginning around 12:00 AM PM.
All times are in Eastern Time (ET). If you are in a different time zone, click here to find out exact time UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 starts in your local area.
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