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Robert Hynes

What time is the Conor McGregor v Dustin Poirier fight on tonight?

Conor McGregor is back in the octagon for the first time in over a year this weekend to face Dustin Poirier.

The Notorious was last seen in action last January when he destroyed Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds.

He defeated Poirier in a featherweight bout back in 2014, but the American has had plenty of success at lightweight since.

The build-up to this bout has been a lot quieter than many of McGregor's fights, but there should be fireworks in the octagon.

Here's what you need to know:

Where is the fight?

The bout takes place at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

When is it?

The event begins late on Saturday night and continues well into the early hours of Sunday morning.

(Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

What time is McGregor fighting at?

The main event should start at around 5am Irish time.

It's a busy card, with the early preliminary fights starting at midnight before the pre-lims kick-off at 1am.

The main card is scheduled to begin at 3am.

What channel is it on?

BT Sport Box Office will show the bout live in Ireland for a cost of €30.

Dana White has warned UFC fans that they face prosecution for illegally streaming the event.

Quotes corner

Conor McGregor on his 60 second prediction: “I got him out of there in 90 seconds the first time, so I’m not that far off.

“That’s a complete confidence in my preparation and in my abilities.

"I know there’s questions about my abilities. I know he’s heavier and on a different weight and more experienced, but I feel I can do it.

"I believe I can get him out there and possibly hit him early, but I am hoping for a good, long bout."

Conor McGregor (Twitter/UFC)

Dustin Poirier: “Every fight is a chip on my shoulder. I’m trying to prove something.

"The work that I put in, I’m trying to make it pay off. I’m trying to put my family in a better position. This is no different.

"I know what a win over Conor McGregor means in combat sports and I know whoever wins this fight is fighting for gold and that’s why I fight."

Fight card

Main card

  • Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier, Lightweight
  • Dan Hooker vs Michael Chandler, Lightweight
  • Jessica Eye vs Joanne Calderwood, Women’s Flyweight
  • Matt Frevola vs Ottman Azaitar, Lightweight
  • Marina Rodriguez vs Amanda Ribas, Women’s Strawweight

Preliminary card

  • Nasrat Haqparast vs Arman Tsarukyan, Lightweight
  • Brad Tavares vs Antonio Carlos Junior, Middleweight
  • Julianna Pena vs Sara McMann, Women’s Bantamweight
  • Khalil Rountree Jr vs. Marcin Prachnio, Light Heavyweight
  • Andrew Sanchez vs Makhmud Muradov, Middleweight
  • Movsar Evloev vs Nik Lentz, Catchweight
  • Amir Albazi vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov, Flyweight

Betting odds

Conor McGregor win: 3/10

Dustin Poirier win: 5/2

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