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UFC 257: McGregor vs. Poirier 2 could take place at UFC Apex

The main event for the upcoming UFC 257 pay-per-view fight card recently became official. A rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier headlines the card, which is scheduled for January 23.

UFC 257, which is the first UFC’s first pay-per-view card of 2021, does not have an official location, but UFC president Dana White said he would like the card to take place in Abu Dhabi.

“I’m looking to make it International Fight Week,” White told Barstool Sports. “The new Etihad Arena will be open, and that thing was designed with us in mind.