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The Ultimate Fighting Championship holds its first pay-per-view of the year this weekend with UFC 257 at Etihad Arena on YAS Island in Abu Dhabi.
UFC 257 features the return of former two-division champion Conor McGregor, who has not fought since dismantling Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in January of last year. For his return bout, McGregor will be taking on Dustin Poirier in a rematch of their bout six years ago which was a quick finish for McGregor on his rise to the top of the sport.
In the co-main event, Daniel Hooker welcomes Michael Chandler to the UFC in another meeting of top lightweights.
Ahead of this weekend’s event, the UFC uploaded its behind-the-scenes YouTube series “UFC Embedded” to give you an up-close look at what the fighters go through on fight week as they make their final preparations for Saturday night.
How can you tune in to see how fighters are training leading up to fight week?
Below is all of the information you will need leading up to the fight, including every episode of UFC 257 Embedded.
UFC 257 Embedded: Episode 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuQRQZn9M5A
Dustin Poirier flies to Abu Dhabi alongside Bruce Buffer, Dana White, and a PAW Patrol good luck charm. Michael Chandler, Matt Frevola, Arman Tsarukyan and Marlon Vera exercise in Vegas. Conor McGregor arrives in style with his family.
UFC 257 Embedded: Episode 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n4Q-vDdQ8w
UFC 257 fighters Jessica Eye and Michael Chandler take off for Abu Dhabi. Sara McMann does an in-flight workout, while Brad Tavares and Antonio Carlos Junior eye each other across the aisle. Headliner Dustin Poirier celebrates his birthday on camera.
UFC 257 Embedded: Episode 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnX5aL1j7BY
UFC 257 opponents Dan Hooker and Michael Chandler dive into fight week media, with Hooker calling dibs on a pool float prop. Dustin Poirier goes outdoors for a run, and a suited-up Conor McGregor introduces his son to the art of autographs.
UFC 257: Fight Time & Viewing Details
Event: UFC 257: McGregor vs. Poirier 2
Date: Saturday, January 23, 2021
Location: Etihad Arena | YAS Island in Abu Dhabi
Main Card Card Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: Pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+
