The UFC returns Saturday night with its first pay-per-view offering of 2021, UFC 257 , and the return of the promotion’s biggest star. UFC 257 takes place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi with a main card that airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+ In the main event, former two-division champion Conor McGregor makes his highly anticipated return after one year off to rematch former interim lightweight champ Dustin Poirier . And in the co-headliner, former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler finally makes his UFC debut looking to make a strong first impression against Dan Hooker in a pivotal fight at 155 pounds. Related Conor McGregor sued by woman accusing UFC star of sexual assault in 2018 Another Conor controversy: Welcome to UFC 257 fight week | Opinion Dan Hooker: 'Skill-for-skill,' Conor McGregor is best lightweight outside Khabib The second episode of “Embedded” follows the big-name stars and more. Here’s the UFC’s description from YouTube: UFC 257 fighters Jessica Eye and Michael Chandler take off for Abu Dhabi.
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