Published 18:16 IST, January 23rd 2021

How to watch UFC 257 in India? All UFC 257 live stream and TV channel details

UFC star Conor McGregor will be making his much-anticipated return in the re-match against Dustin Poirer in Abu Dhabi. Here's how to watch the UFC 257 in India.

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Conor McGregor is back and he will make his return in an exciting rematch against Dustin Poirier in main event of UFC 257 schedule. While McGregor vs Poirer is highlight of night, UFC 257 has a power-packed fight card, with as many as four main-card fights, along with even preliminary round bouts. Here's a look at how to watch UFC 257 in India, UFC 257 start time and live stream details. 

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UFC 257: McGregor vs Poirier rematch helines fight night 

Former fearweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor makes his return to ring and will take on No. 2-ranked lightweight and former interim champion Dustin Poirier at Etih Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. This is second time that two UFC superstars will collide, having at UFC 178 in September 2014, with McGregor winning in first round via TKO. In or clashes, Michael Chandler will make his highly anticipated debut, when he faces off against No. 6 contender Dan Hooker in lightweight division.

Middleweights Andrew Sanchez and Makhmud Murov will open main card, while No.7 contender Jessica Eye will face off against No.8 contender Joanne Calderwood in women's flyweight division. main card also features a women's strawweight contest pitting No. 6 contender Marina Rodriguez against No. 10-ranked Amanda Ribas.

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UFC 257 schedule:  Complete fight card with weigh-in results

Main Card

  • Dustin Poirier (156lbs) vs. Conor McGregor (155lbs)
  • Michael Chandler (156lbs) vs. Dan Hooker (156lbs)
  • Joanne Calderwood (126lbs) vs. Jessica Eye (NA)
  • Ottman Azaitar (NA) vs. Matt Frevola (155.5lbs) [cancelled]
  • Amanda Ribas (156lbs) vs. Marina Rodriguez (NA)

Preliminary Card

  • Nasrat Haqparast (NA) vs. Arman Tsarukyan (NA)
  • Antonio Carlos Junior (185lbs) vs. Br Tavares (NA)
  • Sara McMann (135lbs) vs. Julianna Pena (136lbs)
  • Marcin Prachnio (206lbs) vs. Khalil Rountree (NA)
  • Makhmud Murov (NA) vs. Andrew Sanchez (186lbs)
  • Movsar Evloev (150lbs) vs. Nik Lentz (150lbs)
  • Amir Albazi (126lbs) vs. Zhalgas Zhumagulov (126lbs)

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UFC 257 TV channel: How to watch UFC 257 live stream?

Sony Sports Network have telecast rights for UFC 257 in India.  preliminary card of event is set to begin at 5:00 AM IST on Sunday, January 24. main card, however, is scheduled to begin at 8:30 AM IST. One can watch live telecast on Sony TEN 1 (English) and Sony TEN 3 (Hindi) in India. UFC 257 live stream will also be available on Sony LIV. 

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(Image Courtesy: Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier Instagram)

18:16 IST, January 23rd 2021