UFC on ESPN 12: Poirier vs. Hooker
UFC on ESPN 12: Poirier vs. Hooker

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UFC on ESPN 12: Poirier vs. Hooker

2020
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English

UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker (also known as UFC on ESPN 12) is a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on June 27, 2020 at the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

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IMDb7.5/10
Director: UFCGenres: Combat Sports, Mixed Martial Arts

Plot Summary

UFC on ESPN 12 featured a lightweight main event bout between former interim champion Dustin Poirier and New Zealand's Dan Hooker. The co-main event saw a welterweight clash between Mike Perry and Mickey Gall. The event showcased a full card of professional mixed martial arts fights.

Critical Reception

The event was generally well-received by fans and critics for its exciting matchups, particularly the main event which was a technical and hard-fought battle. Several other bouts also delivered strong performances, making it a memorable night of fights.

What Reviewers Say

  • The main event between Poirier and Hooker was a technical striking masterclass and a crowd-pleaser.

  • Several undercard fights delivered exciting finishes and compelling performances.

  • The event provided a strong slate of fights for MMA fans during a unique period in sports.

Google audience: Audience reception for this event is difficult to quantify with specific Google user ratings, but fan discussions and social media engagement indicated high satisfaction with the quality of the fights, especially the main event.

Awards & Accolades

Fight of the Night awarded to Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker.

Fun Fact

Dustin Poirier's victory over Dan Hooker marked his return to the win column after his championship loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov, setting him up for future high-profile lightweight contests.

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