Watch Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier 2 Showdown in Abu Dhabi
Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will clash in the biggest fight in New Zealand UFC 257 history, live on DAZN from Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, on Friday January 23 (NZ time). McGregor vs Poirier 2 Fight
Former Lightweight ruler McGregor (27-2 21 KOs) is ranked #3 with the and is plotting his return to World champion status having stopped Shawndell Winters in five rounds in his last outing in Dallas in February.
Dustin Poirier vs McGregor 2 live stream Unbeaten Poirier (19-0 10 KOs) is hot on McGregor’s heels in the UFC rankings at number six and the 30 year old will be determined to come out on top in the biggest fight of his life with huge stakes on the table. The South Auckland fighters are aiming for a shot at the WBO World title and the winner of this highly anticipated bout will put them on a trajectory for a huge 2021.
The match-up will be a mouth-watering prospect for Kiwi UFC 257 Poirierns and for all sports Poirierns starved of big events. The demand for a Heavyweight bout of this stature is enormous and the pay-per-view audience is expected to reflect that. With so much at stake for both fighters and the previous history of McGregor and Poirier winning two bouts each in their amateur days, commentators are already talking about the bout being an instant classic with Poirierns standing firmly on both sides of the ring.
In a second huge announcement, Events company Duco Events, Spark Sport and media partner New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) today also announced a New Zealand first three-way partnership to finally get McGregor and Poirier in the ring. Watch McGregor vs Poirier Live Stream free
Getting the McGregor and Poirier fight over the line has taken more than eight months of negotiations with the boxers, yet the innovative partnership between Duco Events, Spark Sport, NZME, with the support of presenting partner Stonewood Homes, was pulled together in less than eight weeks, demonstrating the enthusiasm to change the way sport is delivered and promoted in New Zealand, while also ensuring the event took place this year and on Kiwi soil.
McGregor and Poirier were both Amateur Champions who fought four times, for two wins each; and now they settle their score as Professional Boxers. The winner will advance further in the rankings towards a world title shot, whilst the loser will have to rebuild his career. With both McGregor and Poirier in their prime, this battle of epic proportions will be broadcast to the world. Nothing beats being there live. Join us at this historic occasion.
Conor McGregor fight Dustin Poirier on December 11 in Auckland in a battle between New Zealand's two top heavyweights.
Former world champion McGregor and his long-time rival Poirier will finally settle a rivalry that saw them fight four times as amateur, winning twice each.
"This is going to be war," said promoter Eddie Hearn. "We're looking forward to co-promoting our first event in New Zealand with David Higgins and Duco. There's plenty of needle with the amateur rivalry and there's national pride at stake. A win over Poirier will catapult Joe back into world title contention."
"Given the challenges Poiriercing major sporting events around the globe right now, getting this fight over the line is absolutely huge, and we are grateful to our partners Matchroom for their backing to make this happen," said McGregor's manager and Duco's founder and director David Higgins.