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

Conor McGregor celebrates his first round TKO victory againt Donald Cerrone in a welterweight bout during UFC246 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. AFP

Conor McGregor celebrates his win against Donald Cerrone. Reuters

Conor McGregor reacts following his first round TKO victory against Donald Cerrone. Reuters

Boxer Tyson Fury watched on from cage side. AFP

Conor McGregor pins Donald Cerrone against the cage. Reuters

Conor McGregor lands a kick against Donald Cerrone. Reuters

Conor McGregor is introduced before fighting Donald Cerrone. Reuters

Donald Cerrone is introduced before fighting Conor McGregor. Reuters

Conor McGregor before his fight against Donald Cerrone. Reuters

Conor McGregor moves in for a knee hit against Donald Cerrone. Reuters

Conor McGregor lands a kick to the face of Donald Cerrone. Reuters

MMA Mixed Martial Arts - UFC 246 - Welterweight - Conor McGregor v Donald Cerrone - T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States - January 18, 2020 Conor McGregor enters the arena before his fight against Donald Cerrone REUTERS/Mike Blake

MMA Mixed Martial Arts - UFC 246 - Welterweight - Conor McGregor v Donald Cerrone - T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States - January 18, 2020 Conor McGregor with Jerry Cerrone, grandmother of Donald Cerrone after the fight REUTERS/Mike Blake

MMA Mixed Martial Arts - UFC 246 - Welterweight - Conor McGregor v Donald Cerrone - T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States - January 18, 2020 Conor McGregor before his fight against Donald Cerrone REUTERS/Mike Blake

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.

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.

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.