UFC 257: Conor McGregor 'promises a masterpiece' when he meets Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi

Dana White 'pumped' as countdown to third Fight Island series begins

Dana White is “pumped” (in block caps) and Conor McGregor “promises a masterpiece”, as the hype for this month’s UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi ratcheted up with the release of an extended promo for the big fight.

The UFC dropped their latest teaser video late Monday for the Fight Island clash between McGregor and Dustin Poirier, the headline event on January 24. The match-up, which runs back their initial encounter in 2014, brings to a close the promotion's third residency in the capital.

UFC is BACK on Fight Island, Abu Dhabi in 12 days!!!!! I'm PUMPED#InAbuDhabi @visitabudhabi pic.twitter.com/A0SssIDfHD

— danawhite (@danawhite) January 4, 2021

Monday night’s video recounts the UFC 178 clash – preceded by a contentious build-up, McGregor won via first-round TKO - and highlights the two fighters’ journey since as they prepare to meet again more than six years on. McGregor is a former two-division world champion, while Poirier has previously held the interim lightweight belt.

I promise a masterpiece.

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) January 5, 2021

UFC 257 is the final of three events in eight days on Yas Island, with Fight Nights taking place on January 16 and 20. As of yet, the venue for the shows has not been confirmed, although Etihad Arena is expected to host.