Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier will look to turn back the challenge of Dan Hooker in the main event of UFC Fight Night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
This will be an incredible showdown between the No. 3-ranked Poirier and the No. 5-ranked Hooker. Neither fighter can afford to lose ground in an incredibly talented 155-pound division.
Poirier is looking to bounce back after his one-sided loss in a unification bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov last September. Prior to that loss, Poirier had gone unbeaten in six fights.
Hooker is aiming to add his name to the list of title contenders, and he'll enter the bout riding a three-fight winning streak. After victories over Paul Felder, Al Iaquinta and James Vick, Hooker will be put to the test against arguably his toughest opponent to date.
This will be the last event at the Apex before the UFC heads to Fight Island in the United Arab Emirates for the month of July, where it will continue to hold events without fans because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here's everything you need to know about Poirier vs. Hooker.
What time is UFC Fight Night: Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker?
- Date: Saturday, June 27
- Prelims: 6 p.m. ET | 3 p.m. PT
- Main card: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
- Poirier vs. Hooker fight: 10:15 p.m. ET (approximate)
Poirier vs. Hooker will take place Saturday, June 27, with the main card beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Poirier and Hooker are expected to hit the Octagon around 10:15 p.m. ET, although the exact time depends on the length of the earlier fights.
Where is UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker?
Poirier vs. Hooker will take place in Las Vegas, at the UFC Apex. There will be no fans in attendance because of the coronavirus.
How to watch UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker TV, streaming info
In the United States, the prelims, beginning at 6 p.m. ET, will be simulcast on ESPN, ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass in English and Spanish. The ESPN main card will kick off at 8 p.m. ET.
In Canada, the prelims (6 p.m. ET) and main card (8 p.m. ET) will be available on TSN.
In the UK and Ireland, the prelims (11 p.m. BST) and main card (1 a.m. BST Sunday) will be available on BT Sport.
In Germany, Austria, Italy and Spain, the main card (2 a.m. CET Sunday) will be available on DAZN, the global sports streaming service.
You can learn more about how to watch in other countries at UFC.com.
How much does UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker cost?
In the U.S., Poirier vs. Hooker will be available on ESPN, as well as ESPN+. It is not a PPV event but it does require a subscription to one of the ESPN platforms.
Poirier vs. Hooker will also be available on UFC Fight Pass, which has monthly and annual subscription options.
In Germany, Austria, Italy and Spain, the main card will be available on DAZN, which has monthly and annual subscription options.
Pricing options for UFC content varies globally, depending on region and platform.
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker odds
According to FanDuel, Poirier is listed as a -230 favorite, meaning that you would need to bet $230 to win $100. Hooker is the underdog at +184, meaning a $100 bet would net you $184.
Dustin Poirier record, bio
Name: Dustin Poirier
Nationality: American
Born: Jan. 19, 1989
Height: 5-9
Reach: 72 inches
Total fights: 32
Record: 25-6 (1 no-contest)
Dan Hooker record, bio
Name: Dan Hooker
Nationality: New Zealander
Born: Feb. 13, 1990
Height: 6-0
Reach: 75 inches
Total fights: 28
Record: 20-8
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker full fight card
Main card
- Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker; lightweights
- Mike Perry vs. Mickey Gall; welterweights
- Kyle Daukus vs. Brendan Allen; middleweights
- Gian Villante vs. Maurice Greene; heavyweights
- Sara McMann vs. TBA; women's bantamweights
Prelims
- Luis Pena vs. Khama Worthy; lightweights
- Philipe Lins vs. Tanner Boser; heavyweights
- Mara Romero Borella vs. Miranda Maverick; women's flyweights
- Sean Woodson vs. Kyle Nelson; catchweight
- Takashi Soto vs. Ramiz Brahimaj; welterweights
- Jordan Griffin vs. Youssef Zalal; featherweights