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.
Miss an episode? We’ve got them here for you:
- UFC 257 ‘Embedded,’ No. 1: Conor McGregor and family arrive in style on ‘Fight Island’
- UFC 257 ‘Embedded,’ No. 2: Sara McMann’s in-flight workout
- UFC 257 ‘Embedded,’ No. 3: Does McGregor’s son do a better Conor autograph than dad?
- UFC 257 ‘Embedded,’ No. 4: Conor McGregor is ‘in fight mode now, that’s for sure’
UFC 257 ‘Embedded,’ No. 5: Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier go face to face