UFC 257 radio coverage: How to listen to McGregor vs Poirier for free

UFC: McGregor, Poirier face off ahead of fight

Conor McGregor feels like he is only getting started despite being one of the UFC’s top stars. He takes on Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 in a rematch from their 2014 bout. McGregor was victorious that day with a stoppage inside two minutes.

He went on to become a multi-weight champion and the first to hold two titles simultaneously.

But the Irishman is keen for more success, saying: “I feel like I’m only starting.

“Everyone says ‘You’ve done it all, you’re so rich, what are you doing here?’ Am I not allowed here?

“I want to be here and perform for the fans. I’m a young man, I’ve got many highlights.

“All the money, all the belts and everything, it comes and goes. You know what lives on? A fighter’s highlights.

“You look at Roy Jones Jr’s highlights, Mike Tyson’s highlights, Muhammad Ali’s highlights, I still look at them today.

“I want my highlight reel to be like a movie. That’s what I’m after, I’m looking to get in and perform and put on amazing highlights that I can sit as an old man with my son and just watch them back and enjoy life.

“I’m just loving my life, please don’t be trying to get rid of me, guys. I love it here, I helped build this. I have plenty of motivation. What does the champ-champ do? He does it twice. I conquered it, let’s conquer it again.”

How to listen to UFC 257 radio coverage

In the UK, live radio coverage of McGregor vs Poirier will be broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Fans can also stream the coverage for free via the BBC Sounds app.

Commentary will come from Brad Wharton, Danny Roberts and Nick Peet.

A statement read: “BBC Radio 5 Live has secured exclusive radio rights to this weekend’s huge UFC 257 showdown between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor.

“Live coverage of the fight, which takes place in Abu Dhabi, will air on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds from 5am on Sunday morning.

“5 Live commentary will come from Brad Wharton, established play-by-play commentator for Cage Warriors on UFC Fight Pass, British UFC Welterweight contender, Danny Roberts, and broadcaster Nick Peet.

“Fans can listen to the fight for free on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live.”

Poirier has gone 10-2 since the loss to McGregor, winning via unanimous decision against Dan Hooker last time out.

“I’m trying to put my family in a better position and this is no different,” the American said.

“I know what a win over Conor McGregor means in combat sports and I know that whoever wins this fight is fighting for gold.”

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