ABU DHABI – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Saturday’s UFC 257 event, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT).
The event takes place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The main card airs on ESPN+ pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.
In the main event, former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier (26-6 MMA, 18-5 UFC) meets ex-lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor (22-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) in a rematch from a 2014 fight won by McGregor. In the co-feature, former Bellator lightweight champ Michael Chandler (21-5 MMA, 0-0 UFC) makes his promotional debut against Dan Hooker (20-9 MMA, 10-5 UFC).
Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 7 p.m. ET for the early prelims on ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET for the prelims on ESPN, and 10 p.m. for the main card on pay-per-view.
To discuss the show, be sure to check out our UFC 257 discussion thread. You can also get behind-the-scenes coverage and other event notes from on-site reporters John Morgan (@MMAjunkieJohn) and Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) on Twitter.
Enjoy the fights, everyone.