Dustin Poirier defeated Dan Hooker in an instant classic at UFC on ESPN 12 and Mike Perry, with his lone cornerperson being his girlfriend, defeated Mickey Gall. Adam Hill and Heidi Fang recap the action from the UFC Apex. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
All fighters competing at the UFC on ESPN 12 event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday, June 27, squared off against each other following the weigh-ins on Friday. Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker will serve as the main event. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
All 20 fighters competing at UFC on ESPN 12 made weight at the UFC Apex on Friday, June 26. The event, which takes place on Saturday, features a lightweight main event between Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
New Zealand’s Dan Hooker scored a first-round knockout victory over Gilbert Burns at UFC 226. He told reporters following the fight that he was disappointed with the quick finish.
UFC lightweight Dan Hooker submitted Marc Diakiese at UFC 219. Following the win, Hooker wants to stay in the lightweight division and hopes to fight when the UFC hosts a fight card in Perth, Australia.
