The Octagon remains on Yas Island for tonight’s UFC 257 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor. The highly anticipated lightweight headliner will serve as a rematch, as Poirier and McGregor previously squared off in a featherweight bout in September of 2014. That night in Las Vegas, ‘Notorious’ emerged victorious
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7:43 AM ET ABU DHABI, U.A.E. — When Conor McGregor is involved, there is always potential for hyperbole. When you have a star that big, everything tends to dial up a notch — including any comments related to him or an upcoming fight. But allow me to say, I have genuinely looked forward to this
When Dan Hooker committed to fighting Michael Chandler in the UFC 257 co-main event, he did so with the knowledge that a trip to Fight Island would ultimately take him away from his family for the better part of two months. After facing Dustin Poirier this past June, the New Zealand native returned home to
Former Bellator champion Michael Chandler is weighing in on what is the premiere promotion in mixed martial arts. The consensus has always been that the UFC holds the most talent in the sport of MMA. But as with any topic, there are always those who disagree. Some maintain that there is no one promotion that
“It’s tough to get out of bed to do roadwork at 5 A.M when you’ve been sleeping in silk pajamas.” – “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler Conor McGregor hits tremendously hard. He’s an incredible striker and able to perform under the brightest lights. The double champion did not earn his titles with anything less than the combination
UFC 257 Embedded: Four bad dads take the stage as Fight Day nears [embedded content] 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. UFC 257 takes place on Saturday,
How To Watch And Order UFC 257 UFC Statement Regarding Safety Zone Violation: “UFC is aware of a recent violation of the health and safety protocols involving Ottman Azaitar. As such, Azaitar has been removed from the safety zone and his upcoming bout against Matt Frevola has been canceled. The organization continues to keep the health
Image: @ufc on Instagram Alex Volkanovski is hoping to fight Conor McGregor to prove he is the best featherweight of all-time. Although McGregor is focused on staying at lightweight, Volkanovski says he would move up for the fight. He knows it would be a massive bout for the UFC and a legacy fight for him
Conor McGregor believes that everyone needs to curb their enthusiasm about Max Holloway’s UFC Fight Island 7 performance against Calvin Kattar last Saturday. Max Holloway’s performance at UFC Fight Island 7 was all the buzz of the MMA community this week. Some even called it one of, if not the greatest performance they have ever
6:57 AM ET When Conor McGregor arrived at “Fight Island” on a massive yacht for his UFC 257 main event against Dustin Poirier, it was yet another illustration of a career that has reached unprecedented heights for an MMA fighter. It wasn’t always this way. McGregor’s coach, John Kavanagh, remembers a time in 2013 when
Watch Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje full fight video to see how Poirier overcame the always-dangerous Gaethje at UFC Glendale on April 14, 2018. Gaethje was looking to bounce back from his first-ever loss, a third-round KO at the hands of former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez. The blueprint to defuse Gaethje had been laid
Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will each command a hefty payday for their rematch tomorrow night (Sat., Jan. 23, 2021) at UFC 257 live on ESPN+ PPV from inside Etihad Arena on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., as the two lightweights square off in a highly-anticipated main event. McGregor, who hasn’t fought since a
Conor McGregor’s knockout power: scientifically proven [embedded content] ESPN’s Sport Science is back to break down what makes Conor McGregor such a dynamic striker that wins the majority of his fights by knockout. UFC 257 takes place on Saturday, Jan. 23, in Abu Dhabi, where Conor McGregor rematches Dustin Poirier in the main event. Former
Dustin Poirier flies to Abu Dhabi alongside Bruce Buffer, Dana White, and a PAW Patrol good luck charm. Michael Chandler, Matt Frevola, Arman Tsarukyan and Marlon Vera exercise in Vegas. Conor McGregor arrives in style with his family. Subscribe to get all the latest UFC content: http://bit.ly/2uJRzRR Experience UFC live with UFC FIGHT PASS, the
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“I love the crowd,” Calderwood said. “I go in there, and I feel just that extra energy from them. The Apex was weird. It was just cold and not what I’m used to. I’ve done it in TUF. There was my team and the other team, and there were a few other people, but I
On Friday, ONE Championship returned to our screens with its first event of 2021—and the card did not disappoint. Titled ONE: Unbreakable, the card emanated from the promotion’s home base of Singapore, and was headlined by a bantamweight kickboxing title between reigning champion Alaverdi Ramazanov and one of the best pound-for-pound Muay Thai fighters on
We are one day away from UFC 257, which will feature the return of “The Notorious” Conor McGregor as he rematches Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier in the main event. The co-main event will feature lightweights as well, with Michael Chandler making his UFC debut against Dan Hooker. The kick-off time for the pay per view