Conor McGregor v Dustin Poirier date: When is UFC blockbuster? What is the latest news? TV channel and live stream?

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Conor McGregor is set to return the UFC at the beginning of next year having agreed to fight his old rival Dustin Poirier.

McGregor, who beat Poirier at UFC 178 in September 2014, is training for his Octagon return despite retiring for the third time earlier this year.

Conor McGregor is set to face Dustin Poirier on January 23AFP or licensors

The Notorious beat Donald Cerrone last January in just 40 seconds in his comeback bout following his dramatic defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

The 32-year-old has hinted at fights against Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather but it appears MMA fans will get to see him do what he does best again soon.

Poirier also lost to Khabib last year but has claimed a number of fine wins since losing to McGregor.

The two are now set to meet again at catchweight class and here’s everything we know about it so far…

McGregor v Poirier: Date and start time

This event is set to take place on Saturday, January 23 but no official announcement has been made yet.

No venue has also not been confirmed but it is likely to take place at the Flash Forum in Abu Dhabi like UFC 254 did.

Should it not happen in the UAE, it will likely be held at the UFC APEX Center in Las Vegas which has been used for most fights since the worldwide lockdown began.

McGregor v Poirier: TV and live stream

This event will likely be broadcast on BT Sport in the UK but full details of the TV coverage will follow.

The early prelims will be shown on UFC’s Fight Pass for subscribers as normal.

In the US, all bouts will be simulcast on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ in English and Spanish.

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McGregor v Poirier: What has been said?

UFC president Dana White said in mid-November: “Nothing is done yet. Dustin is signed, but Conor has not received or signed his bout agreement. We have sent the agreement to Conor.

“January 23 on Fight Island if everything goes according to plans but there are a ton of ‘ifs’ right now.

“I have to see where the world is in the next couple of months.”

McGregor tweeted about that date in October, saying: “I accept, Jan 23rd is on. My goal is to see the fight take place in Cowboy stadium. Proper Style!

“Jerry Jones is a friend and the stadium can hold our crowd. I will be ready for Texas and Texas will be ready for my fans. Then Manny.”

McGregor then took to Instagram more recently to celebrate securing the date with Porier, posting: “I am very grateful to be about to return and get to do what I love again.

“I look forward to the fresh test Dustin will bring since our first bout, while also showcasing my own incredibly deep cache of weaponry.

“Whatever tool is needed on the night will be pulled from the duffel.”