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 vows UFC 257 start of something big: 'I have plenty of motivation' Conor McGregor says cardio concerns a myth, promises 'masterpiece' at UFC 257 UFC 257 video: Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier first faceoff at press conference The fourth episode of “Embedded” follows the big-name stars and more
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