One of the most anticipated UFC rematches in the recent past is finally around the corner. Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will meet again on Saturday night in the US for the main UFC 257 event as they compete in the early hours of the morning from Abu Dhabi, almost seven years after the two first met. McGregor made a successful return to the Octagon in January 2020 by stopping Donald Cerrone after nearly 18 months.
So much has changed in the time since the first meeting in 2014. Poirier made the jump to 155 pounds immediately after the competition and started a hot run through the division, setting an impressive 10-2 record with wins against greats like Eddie Alvarez, Justin Gaethje, Anthony Pettis and Max Holloway. McGregor, meanwhile, garnered both featherweight and lightweight titles before entering a one-off boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2017, which he lost to TKO.
There will be big fights on this map on Saturday. Michael Chandler will make his commercial debut in the co-main event against Dan Hooker. Joanne Calderwood and Jessica Eye battle it out for a possible shot for the women’s flyweight title in a featured slot. Also, Amanda Ribas and Marina Rodriguez will face each other earlier on the map in a Brazilian women’s strawweight bout.
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Below is all of the information you need to know to catch UFC 257 on Saturday night.
Here’s how to watch UFC 257 Preliminary Rounds
Date: January 23 | Place: Etihad Arena – Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
time8 p.m. ET
Channel: ESPN | Electricity: fuboTV (test for free)
Here’s how to see the main UFC 257 map
Date: January 23 | Place: Etihad Arena – Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Time: 10 p.m. ET
Electricity: ESPN + | price: $ 69.99
Here’s a look at the UFC 257 main battle card and betting odds via William Hill Sportsbook. CBS Sports will be with you all the way on Saturday bringing you all the results and highlights on our live blog.
UFC 257 main card, odds of winning
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Conor McGregor -310 |
Dustin Poirier +250 |
Light |
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Dan Hooker -140 |
Michael Chandler +120 |
Light |
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Joanne Calderwood -120 |
Jessica Eye +100 |
Women’s flyweight |
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Amanda Ribas -330 |
Marina Rodriguez +260 |
Women straw weight |
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Makhmud Muradov -140 |
Andrew Sanchez +120 |
medium weight |
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