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Conor McGregor looks to pick up where he left off last year when he meets Dustin Poirier at the top of the bill at UFC 257 with the American looking to avenge is defeat from 2014.
McGregor has endured a chaotic 12 months after his whirlwind knockout of Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds last January.
The Irishman played hardball with Dana White through negotiations following his exciting return in 2020, but due to the coronavirus pandemic the UFC supremo could not meet his demands, leading to another retirement, though that did not last long.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov is seemingly off the radar for now, having retired following his victory over Justin Gaethje in October and the passing of his father.
And without the unbeaten Russian, the lightweight division is now wide open: Gaethje remains the No 1 contender, with Poirier second, Charles Oliveira third and McGregor fourth.
Former Bellator champion and UFC newcomer Michael Chandler has also added intrigue to the division and will take on Dan Hooker in the co-main event at UFC 257.
But the fight with the biggest impact at 155lbs is set to be McGregor vs Poirier, which is taking place six years after the Irishman knocked out ‘The Diamond’ in the first round of their clash at featherweight.
Here is everything you need to know about the seismic bout.
When and where is the fight?
The fight is on 23 January on top of the bill at UFC 257. It will take place on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The main card is expected to begin at 10pm ET, with the prelims before that starting at 8pm ET.
What TV channel is it on and how can I watch?
UK fans can watch the main card on BT Sport Box Office HD, as well as the broadcaster’s site and app, for a fee of £19.95.
The prelims will air to BT Sport subscribers for free.
In the US, the main card will air on ESPN+, which – along with ESPN – will show the prelims. Both channels will also air the early prelims, as will UFC’s Fight Pass.
What is the full card?
Main card
Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier (lightweight)
Dan Hooker vs Michael Chandler (lightweight)
Jessica Eye vs Joanne Calderwood (women’s flyweight)
Matt Frevola vs Arman Tsarukyan (catchweight)
Marina Rodriguez vs Amanda Ribas (women’s strawweight)
Prelims
Brad Tavares vs Antonio Carlos Jr (middleweight)
Julianna Pena vs Sara McCann (women’s bantamweight)
Khalil Rountree Jr vs Marcin Prachnio (light heavyweight)
Early prelims
Andrew Sanchez vs Makhmud Muradov (middleweight)
Nik Lentz Movsar Evloev (catchweight)
Amir Albazi vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov (flyweight)
Odds
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McGregor: 4/9
McGregor by knockout: 4/5
McGregor by submission: 33/1
McGregor on points: 13/2
Poirier: 7/4
Poirier by knockout: 7/2
Poirier by submission: 10/1
Poirier on points: 6/1
Draw: 50/1
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