[Engines roaring]
[water splashing]
>> You know, we got two weigh ins today.
It's gonna be nice to do a ceremonial weigh in
for the first time since UFC 248 with fans
and hopefully we don't blow out the vocal cords, but.
Dude, I can't say-- it'll sound like promotional hyperbole,
I can't say I've ever been this excited for a UFC live event.
I can't sit still in my room.
Bouncing off the wall.
[chatter]
>> Jon: Conor brings a certain magnitude.
I have followed Dustin's entire career.
I've called most of his fights
so I think there's just something special
whenever he headlines, and I don't know man,
this Abu Dhabi's a special place.
There's just something intoxicating and indescribable
about this environment and this hotel.
[unintelligible]
>> What time is it?
>> It is--
[cross talk]
>> Yes, by the time you go up there,
about to be ready to walk on the scale.
>> Excellent.
>> Hold this.
>> Cheers, gentlemen. >> Thanks, man.
>> It's a pleasure.
>> Jon: I wish I could translate this energy into the gym
but I feel pretty good right now.
Let's go.
Alright, thank you all for being here
for the official weigh-in for UFC 257.
First fighter to the scale,
the man around whom this card was built,
one of the greatest mixed martial arts athletes
of all time,
former two division champion:
The Notorious Conor McGregor.
>> 155.
>> Yeah!
>> 155, the official weight for Conor McGregor.
>> I'm 155.
Championship weight!
>> Jon: Alright, next fighter to the scale,
the other half of our main event.
He will be the last man to make the walk here
tomorrow night.
The former UFC interim lightweight champion,
the legend:
Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier.
>> I wanna see Dustin go.
>> He's going now.
>> He's going now? >> He's going now.
>> This is Dustin, is it?
>> 156.
>> 156, the official weight for Dustin Poirier.
[cameras snapping]
[chatter]
[sighing]
>> Get my bag, I have my drink.
Okay, perfect, that's it.
>> Good job, Dustin.
>> You too, man.
Thanks, you guys.
>> It's on.
Both parties made it.
They both look healthy.
It's gonna be a great contest.
Eat, drink, sleep.
>> Jon: Alright, next fighter to the scale
in the UFC's lightweight division,
one half of the co-main event
here live on Pay Per View.
Number six in the world, Dan "The Hangman" Hooker.
>> 156.
>> Official weight 156 pounds
for "The Hangman" Dan Hooker.
>> One, thank you, babe.
>> Woo!
I feel good.
I feel good, on the money.
Time to drink, time to eat, time to fight.
I'm a happy man.
>> Jon: Alright, next fighter to the scale,
set to make his much-hyped UFC debut
here tomorrow night
in the UFC's lightweight division
half of the co-main event is "Iron" Michael Chandler.
>> 156.
>> Jon: 156, the official weight for Michael Chandler.
>> Right here.
Five seconds.
Two, one. Thank you, baby.
>> Give thumbs up, champ. Look.
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>> Man, does it feel good to do this again.
Abu Dhabi, what's going on?
Welcome to the ceremonial weigh-in for UFC 257.
UFC President Dana White is in the building.
Sean Shelby greatest matchmaker on planet Earth.
♪♪
What a co-main event matchup
we have got in store for you at UFC 257.
First fighter to the scale: "Iron" Michael Chandler!
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The official weight: 155 pounds.
>> Let's go!
>> Jon: And his opponent has been there,
he has done that.
The number six ranked UFC lightweight contender:
Dan "The Hangman" Hooker!
156, the official weight for New Zealand's Dan Hooker.
>> Good luck, kid.
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>> Ooh.
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>> [bleep] good luck tomorrow.
>> It's gonna be a [bleep] scrap, bro.
I believe in myself there, man.
Every bit of myself.
Let's go.
It's crazy because like I've been doing this [bleep] so long.
I feel so calm.
But then, it's time the lights hit, it's like [bleep].
>> [unintelligible]
>> Yeah, yeah, yeah.
And I've been on the highest stage so many times.
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I know how to scrap.
Knuckle [bleep] only.
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>> Jon: Conor McGregor!
♪♪
Ladies and gentlemen, the king is on Fight Island!
♪♪
One of the greatest to ever do it:
former UFC featherweight champion,
and the former UFC lightweight champion of the world:
"The Notorious" Conor McGregor!
♪♪
155 pounds, the official weight Conor McGregor.
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And his opponent,
mixed martial arts royalty in his own right.
He is the former UFC interim lightweight champion,
and the number two ranked contender:
Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier!
♪♪
156 the official weight for Dustin Poirier!
>> Let's go, Dustin!
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>> You'll see. >> We will.
[unintelligible]
>> Woo! >> I got you hot sauce.
>> Ahh, yeah!
>> Share your whiskey.
>> Yes, brother.
[cheering]
>> It'll be a good one.
>> We will.
>> Alright, will first corral the biggest superstar
in the history of the sport.
He is back.
"The Notorious" Conor McGregor.
The entire sports world waits on your every word.
You've turned them all into actions.
Any final thoughts before another big one, my friend?
>> It's great to be back here.
I'm delighted I got the Louisiana hot sauce.
I look forward to bringing the hot sauce
in the fight tomorrow.
Thank you so much for the support.
Everyone.
I'm so excited to be back.
You're in for a treat tomorrow night.
Alright, let's go.
>> Here he is, folks.
There's only one Conor McGregor!
And of course talk to Dustin Poirier,
who is waiting on his bottle
of Proper 12 Irish whiskey.
Any final thoughts?
>> My whole career has aligned me for tomorrow night.
And I'm here to be victorious,
and get my hand raised by any means necessary.
I'm leaving it all out there.
Let's go.
>> Get some sleep. We'll see you tomorrow.
There he is, Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor
under the lights tomorrow live on Pay Per View.
One more sleep, folks.
We'll see you tomorrow night.
[clapping]
[yelling]
>> Smile, big cheese!
Cheese!
[dramatic theme music]
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