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UFC 257: Full Fight Card, Date, Time And Live Stream Details For 'Fight Island' PPV

UFC 257: Full Fight Card, Date, Time And Live Stream Details For 'Fight Island' PPV

Can Dustin Poirier defy the odds and avenge his 2014 defeat to UFC superstar Conor McGregor at UFC 257 on 'Fight Island' in Abu Dhabi?

Adnan Riaz

Adnan Riaz

Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor and Dan Hooker vs Michael Chandler are two of the lightweight bouts booked for UFC 257 on 24th January.

MMA superstar McGregor, who hasn't fought since his stunning victory over Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 last January, is set to headline the UFC pay-per-view on 'Fight Island' in Abu Dhabi.

Former three-time Bellator lightweight world champ Chandler, who was back-up for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, will now make his UFC debut against Hooker.

Here is everything that MMA fans need to know about the upcoming UFC 257 event.

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What fights have been announced for the UFC 257 card?

UFC has confirmed five fights for the main card, including Poirier vs McGregor and Hooker vs Chandler.

Posted below are the fights confirmed for UFC 257.

Main card

  • Lightweight: Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor
  • Lightweight: Dan Hooker vs Michael Chandler
  • Women's flyweight: Jessica Eye vs Joanne Calderwood
  • Lightweight: Matt Frevola vs Ottman Azaitar
  • Women's strawweight: Marina Rodriguez vs Amanda Ribas

Preliminary card (ESPN/ESPN+)

  • Lightweight: Nasrat Haqparast vs Arman Tsarukyan
  • Middleweight: Brad Tavares vs Antonio Carlos Junior
  • Women's bantamweight: Julianna Pena vs Sara McMann
  • Light heavyweight: Khalil Rountree Jr vs Marcin Prachnio

Early preliminary card (ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass)

  • Middleweight: Andrew Sanchez vs Makhmud Muradov
  • Catchweight (150lb): Movsar Evloev vs Nik Lentz
  • Flyweight: Amir Albazi vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov

When will UFC 257 be held?

UFC 257 will take place on 24th January.

Where is UFC 257 being held?

UFC 257 will be hosted at the Etihad Arena on 'Fight Island' in Abu Dhabi.

The UFC turned to Yas Island in 2020 to host different MMA events amid the coronavirus pandemic.

What time will UFC 257 begin?

UFC 257's early preliminary bouts will begin at 11:30pm GMT in the UK.

Fight fans can tune in for the preliminary fights from 1am ahead of the main card starting from 3am.

Can I stream UFC 257?

Fans will be able to live stream UFC 257 using the BT Sport Box Office app, which can be downloaded on iOS and Android devices and on Mac and PC.

UFC Fight Pass also provides access to prelims and early prelims on the card, but the main card fights will be available 48 hours after they aired.

How much will UFC 257 cost?

UFC 257 will be shown on BT Sport Box Office and will be priced at £19.95.

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