What is UFC 257? Here’s how to watch McGregor vs Poirier 2
Everyone loves a sequel, and that’s exactly what we have for the main event at UFC 257. Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will face each other in an easy match for the second time. We’re watching a rematch from UFC 178, a fight McGregor won in the first period of TKO. It’s not the only fight on the map for January 23rd, however. So let’s get down to the basics of UFC 257.
What is UFC 257?
The January 23rd event is the latest iteration of UFC’s pay-per-view promotion and is considered to be one of the best releases to date. The McGregor-Poirier fight is the main event, but the map is filled with debuts and ranked matchups. In the women’s flyweight division, Jessica Eye No. 6 and Joanne Calderwood No. 7 meet with Marina Rodriguez No. 8 and Amanda Ribas No. 9 in the women’s strawweight division.
Now for the action you really want to see – both Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier have come a long way since their last fight in 2014. Poirier’s # 2 star has risen since serving time as the interim lightweight champion after defeating Max Holloway. He also made some efforts against the now retired Khabib Nurmagomedov. Mention Khabib, who could forget the pain he inflicted on Conor McGregor in 2018?
McGregor has bounced back since that loss, moving up to 4th and beating Donald Cerrone in his only fight in 2020. Although Conor McGregor is the lower ranked fighter, he is the favorite with his 22-4 record. It also has an additional two inches of reach compared to Poirier. Of course, there is only so much statistics can tell you that all you may need to do is use ESPN Plus’ pay-per-view functionality.
Who is on the map?
Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will be rapping the action on January 23rd as the main event, but who else can we look forward to? Here are the remaining bouts announced for Saturday night’s action:
- No. 6 Dan Hooker vs. Michael Chandler – Lightweight
- No. 6 Jessica Eye versus No. 7 Joanne Calderwood – women’s flyweight
- Khalil Rountree Jr. versus Marcin Prachnio – light heavyweight
- No. 8 Marina Rodriguez versus No. 9 Amanda Ribas – Women’s Strawweight
- No. 14 Brad Tavares versus Antonio Carlos Junior – Middleweight
- Matt Frevola versus Ottman Azaitar – lightweight
- Andrew Sanches versus Andrew Muniz – middleweight
How can you watch UFC 257?
In any normal year, there is a chance to get tickets for the January 23rd promotion. However, UFC 257 is not a normal event. All of the action takes place on UFC’s Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, and you can enjoy it all from the comfort of your home. The only place you can find McGregor vs Poirier 2 is on ESPN Plus with the all-important pay-per-view sign-up.
See also: What is ESPN Plus? Is it worth it? Everything you need to know
UFC and ESPN Plus are newly forged partners and this is great news for you. This means you can catch all of the drama in advance and watch the fight live on January 23rd. There are even several different ways you can line up your subscription.
Sure, you can just sign up for a year of service for $ 49.99, but that’s not the cheapest way to watch the infamous version of Poirier. Instead, you can combine your ESPN Plus year with full access to the fight for just $ 89.98 (over 30% off). Even better, subscribing to ESPN Plus makes PPV battles a bit more affordable in the future.
If you’re already set up with ESPN Plus, there are several ways to access UFC 257. The cost varies depending on the ESPN Plus subscription. Therefore, please note the following:
- Existing annual ESPN Plus subscribers can purchase the fight for $ 70.
- Current monthly subscribers can watch the bout live for $ 70 or upgrade to an annual plus bout for $ 85.
Don’t forget, this new partnership means ESPN Plus is your home for UFC Pay-Per-View both now and in the future. So a long term subscription is perfect for the next time the fight night starts. Set up using the button below:
