UFC: McGregor vs Poirier rematch to be aired live on UFC Arabia app, Starzplay and Etisalat e-Life TV

The much-anticipated rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will be broadcast live on the UFC Arabia app, rights holders Abu Dhabi Media has announced.

The bout will take place on January 24 at the Etihad Arena on ‘Fight Island’ in Abu Dhabi at 3:30 am UAE time.

UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2 will also be aired live on video-on-demand site Starzplay, as well as AD fight channel, a dedicated combat sports channel on Etisalat e-Life TV service.

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The announcement comes after Abu Dhabi Media’s recent partnership with Starzplay to live-stream UFC events across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). As part of the deal, Starzplay subscribers will have access to all UFC Live events as well as a VOD content library of previous fights, shows, interviews, and special content such as Dana White’s Contender Series.

The UFC Arabia app is available on major app stores, as well as web, smart TVs, and tablets. Fans can choose between English and Arabic broadcasts.

Subscription for UFC Arabia costs Dhs18.99 in UAE and SAR18.99 per month in Saudi Arabia, or Dhs189.99 and SAR189.99 annually in UAE and Saudi Arabia respectively.