Conor McGregor is set to headline a series of UFC fights next month in Abu Dhabi.
President Dana White announced Tuesday that the former two-weight champion will face Dustin Poirier in a non title lightweight fight January 23rd on Yas Island.
The island has been one of just two hosts for the sport's fights since the coronavirus pandemic.
The pay-per-view bout is slated to cap off three UFC events in seven days, beginning January 16th.
with files from Associatred Press