The wait is over as lightweight contenders Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier collide in a main event showdown later this evening (Sat., Jan. 23, 2021) at UFC 257 live on ESPN+ PPV from inside Etihad Arena on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
In advance to tonight’s massive rematch UFC has unloaded the final episode of UFC 257 “Embedded,” which can be seen the above video player. This time around the action features final weight cuts, ceremonial weigh ins, staredowns, and a hot sauce exchange for the ages.
From the official YouTube description:
The UFC 257 athletes hit their marks at the official weigh-ins. Then it’s a return to tradition as they face off in front of fans at the ceremonial weigh-ins marked by only the type of energy that a Conor McGregor event can bring.
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For Episodes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of UFC 257 “Embedded” click here, here, here, here, and here.
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