A lightweight scrap featuring former interim champion Dustin Poirier taking on Dan Hooker headlined tonight’s UFC on ESPN 12 event.<\/p>\n
Poirier (25-6 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov in his bid for the undisputed lightweight title at UFC 242. Prior to the setback, ‘The Diamond’ had put together a six-fight unbeaten streak, which included stoppage victories over Anthony Pettis, Eddie Alvarez and Justin Gaethje<\/a>.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Dan Hooker (20-8 MMA) entered tonight’s UFC headliner on a three-fight win streak, his latest being a split decision victory over Paul Felder in February.<\/p>\n Tonight’s UFC on ESPN 12 main event<\/a> proved to be an absolute war. After Dan Hooker appeared to be getting the better of Dustin Poirier through the opening two rounds, ‘The Diamond’ would rally late to force a definitive round five. In the final five minutes, Poirier was able to get the better of Hooker who was clearly losing steam. In the end, Dustin was awarded a unanimous decision victory from the judges in attendance.<\/p>\n Official UFC on ESPN 12 Result: Dustin Poirier def. Dan Hooker by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-46)<\/p>\n Check out how the pros reacted to Poirier defeating Hooker below:<\/p>\n Seriously @danthehangman<\/a> coming out to Gates IDGT is so disrespectful but genius lol. Dustin has come out to this song numerous times lol<\/p>\n — Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) June 28, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n