A big lightweight bout will main event UFC Fight Night San Diego as Dustin Poirier is set to take on Dan Hooker.
Poirier is hoping to bounce back from the UFC Lightweight Title unification bout against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242; Before his loss to the current Lightweight champ, Poirier was on a strong five-fight winning, besting top names such as Max Holloway, Eddie Alvarez, Justin Gaethje, and Anthony Pettis. The Louisiana native’s professional record currently stands at 25 wins, 6 losses, and 1 no contest.
Dan Hooker has a big opportunity to knock down the #2 ranked fighter in the Lightweight division at UFC Fight Night San Diego. Hooker is currently in the midst of a solid three-fight winning streak, with the 30-year-old getting impressive victories over Paul Felder, Al Iaquinta, and James Vick. Hooker’s professional record currently stands at 20 wins and 8 losses.
UFC Fight Night San Diego takes place on Saturday, May 16 from the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California with Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker headlining.