UFC 257 ‘Embedded,’ No. 5: Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier go face to face

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UFC 257 ‘Embedded,’ No. 5: Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier go face to face

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.

The fifth episode of “Embedded” follows the big-name stars and more. Here’s the UFC’s description from YouTube:

Michael Chandler and Dan Hooker watch fights and stay sharp. Amanda Ribas downplays her singing skills. Dana White oversees a presser of bad dads where Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier come face to face.

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UFC 257 ‘Embedded,’ No. 5: Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier go face to face