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The event was initially scheduled to take place at the [[Frank Erwin Center]] in [[Austin, Texas]].<ref name="AustinFN">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/3/8/21169993/ufc-announces-fight-night-card-for-return-to-austin|title=UFC announces Fight Night card for return to Austin|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Newswire|date=2020-03-08|access-date=2020-03-11}}</ref> Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], UFC president [[Dana White]] announced on April 9 that starting with [[UFC 249]], all future events were indefinitely postponed.<ref name="postponed">{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/4/9/21215721/ufc-249-upcoming-events-cancelled-due-to-coronavirus-dana-white-promises-fight-island-will-proceed|title=UFC 249, upcoming events postponed due to coronavirus pandemic, Dana White promises ‘Fight Island’ will proceed|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2020-04-09|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref> The event would have marked the promotion's fourth visit to Austin, following [[UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros]] in February 2018.<ref name="AustinFN" /> On May 21, the UFC announced the cancellation of the event in Austin.<ref name="June27" />
The event was initially scheduled to take place at the [[Frank Erwin Center]] in [[Austin, Texas]].<ref name="AustinFN">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/3/8/21169993/ufc-announces-fight-night-card-for-return-to-austin|title=UFC announces Fight Night card for return to Austin|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Newswire|date=2020-03-08|access-date=2020-03-11}}</ref> Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], UFC president [[Dana White]] announced on April 9 that starting with [[UFC 249]], all future events were indefinitely postponed.<ref name="postponed">{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/4/9/21215721/ufc-249-upcoming-events-cancelled-due-to-coronavirus-dana-white-promises-fight-island-will-proceed|title=UFC 249, upcoming events postponed due to coronavirus pandemic, Dana White promises ‘Fight Island’ will proceed|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2020-04-09|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref> The event would have marked the promotion's fourth visit to Austin, following [[UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros]] in February 2018.<ref name="AustinFN" /> On May 21, the UFC announced the cancellation of the event in Austin.<ref name="June27" />


A lightweight bout between former interim [[UFC Lightweight Championship|UFC Lightweight Champion]] [[Dustin Poirier]] and [[Dan Hooker]] headlined the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mcqscore.com/ufc-fight-night|title=Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker targeted for UFC's June 27 headliner|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2020-05-23|access-date=2020-06-11}}</ref><ref name="HL">{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/6/12/21289597/ufc-on-espn-12-fight-card-almost-complete-for-june-27-headlined-by-dustin-poirier-vs-dan-hooker|title=UFC on ESPN 12 fight card almost complete for June 27, headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=2020-06-12|access-date=2020-06-12}}</ref> The pairing was previously expected to headline [[UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris|an event on May 16]] in [[San Diego]], [[California]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mcqscore.com/ufc-fight-night|title=Dustin Poirier vs Dan Hooker targeted to headline UFC Fight Night 175 in San Diego on May 16|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Adam Guillen Jr.|date=2020-03-04|access-date=2020-06-11}}</ref> That event was effectively cancelled on April 20, after the [[California State Athletic Commission]] extended a moratorium on combat sports events through May 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref name="postponed" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/4/20/21228718/ufc-officially-cancels-four-events-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic|title=UFC officially cancels four events due to coronavirus pandemic|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2020-04-20|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>
A lightweight bout between former interim [[UFC Lightweight Championship|UFC Lightweight Champion]] [[Dustin Poirier]] and [[Dan Hooker]] headlined the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/05/dustin-poirier-vs-dan-hooker-targeted-for-ufcs-june-27-headliner|title=Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker targeted for UFC's June 27 headliner|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2020-05-23|access-date=2020-06-11}}</ref><ref name="HL">{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/6/12/21289597/ufc-on-espn-12-fight-card-almost-complete-for-june-27-headlined-by-dustin-poirier-vs-dan-hooker|title=UFC on ESPN 12 fight card almost complete for June 27, headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=2020-06-12|access-date=2020-06-12}}</ref> The pairing was previously expected to headline [[UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris|an event on May 16]] in [[San Diego]], [[California]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2020/3/4/21165300/ufc-dustin-poirier-dan-hooker-headline-ufc-fight-night-175-san-diego-may-16-espn-mma|title=Dustin Poirier vs Dan Hooker targeted to headline UFC Fight Night 175 in San Diego on May 16|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Adam Guillen Jr.|date=2020-03-04|access-date=2020-06-11}}</ref> That event was effectively cancelled on April 20, after the [[California State Athletic Commission]] extended a moratorium on combat sports events through May 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref name="postponed" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/4/20/21228718/ufc-officially-cancels-four-events-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic|title=UFC officially cancels four events due to coronavirus pandemic|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2020-04-20|access-date=2020-04-20}}</ref>


A women's flyweight bout between [[Alexa Grasso]] and [[Ji Yeon Kim]] was initially scheduled for this event.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/03/alexa-grasso-moves-to-flyweight-faces-ji-yeon-kim-at-ufc-austin|title=Alexa Grasso moves up to flyweight, faces Ji Yeon Kim at UFC Austin|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Farah Hannoun|date=2020-03-13|access-date=2020-03-13}}</ref> However, the bout was rescheduled and will take place on August 29 at [[UFC Fight Night 178]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mcqscore.com/ufc-fight-night|title=Ji Yeon Kim and Alexa Grasso re-booked for the August 29 event|publisher=mmadna.nl|author=Staff|date=2020-06-13|access-date=2020-06-15}} {{in lang|nl}}</ref>
A women's flyweight bout between [[Alexa Grasso]] and [[Ji Yeon Kim]] was initially scheduled for this event.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/03/alexa-grasso-moves-to-flyweight-faces-ji-yeon-kim-at-ufc-austin|title=Alexa Grasso moves up to flyweight, faces Ji Yeon Kim at UFC Austin|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Farah Hannoun|date=2020-03-13|access-date=2020-03-13}}</ref> However, the bout was rescheduled and will take place on August 29 at [[UFC Fight Night 178]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/ji-yeon-kim-en-alexa-grasso-opnieuw-geboekt-voor-29-augustus-evenement/|title=Ji Yeon Kim and Alexa Grasso re-booked for the August 29 event|publisher=mmadna.nl|author=Staff|date=2020-06-13|access-date=2020-06-15}} {{in lang|nl}}</ref>


[[Ian Heinisch]] was expected to face [[Brendan Allen]] at the event. However, Heinisch pulled out of the matchup in mid-June citing injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Kyle Daukaus.<ref name="DaukausIn">{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/6/16/21293607/ian-heinisch-out-brendan-allen-now-expected-to-face-ufc-newcomer-kyle-daukaus-on-june-27|title=Ian Heinisch out; Brendan Allen now expected to face UFC newcomer Kyle Daukaus on June 27|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Mike Heck|date=2020-06-16|access-date=2020-06-17}}</ref>
[[Ian Heinisch]] was expected to face [[Brendan Allen]] at the event. However, Heinisch pulled out of the matchup in mid-June citing injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Kyle Daukaus.<ref name="DaukausIn">{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/6/16/21293607/ian-heinisch-out-brendan-allen-now-expected-to-face-ufc-newcomer-kyle-daukaus-on-june-27|title=Ian Heinisch out; Brendan Allen now expected to face UFC newcomer Kyle Daukaus on June 27|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Mike Heck|date=2020-06-16|access-date=2020-06-17}}</ref>
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A women’s flyweight bout between [[Miranda Maverick]] and [[Mara Romero Borella]] was scheduled for the event. However, Maverick was forced to pull out due to injury and the bout was scrapped.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/06/miranda-maverick-out-of-ufc-on-espn-12-bout-with-mara-romero-borella-due-to-injury|title=Miranda Maverick out of UFC on ESPN 12 bout with Mara Romero Borella due to injury||publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Danny Segura and Nolan King|date=2020-06-24|access-date=2020-06-25}}</ref>
A women’s flyweight bout between [[Miranda Maverick]] and [[Mara Romero Borella]] was scheduled for the event. However, Maverick was forced to pull out due to injury and the bout was scrapped.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/06/miranda-maverick-out-of-ufc-on-espn-12-bout-with-mara-romero-borella-due-to-injury|title=Miranda Maverick out of UFC on ESPN 12 bout with Mara Romero Borella due to injury||publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Danny Segura and Nolan King|date=2020-06-24|access-date=2020-06-25}}</ref>


Ramiz Brahimaj was scheduled to face Takashi Sato at the event. However, Brahimaj was pulled from the fight during the week leading up to the event in an abundance of caution, after one of his [[Cornerman|cornermen]] [[COVID-19 testing|tested positive for COVID-19]]. Promotional newcomer Jason Witt stepped in as a replacement to face Sato.<ref name="BrahimajOut">{{cite web|url=http://mcqscore.com/ufc-fight-night|title=Cornerman's positive COVID-19 test forces Ramiz Brahimaj out of UFC on ESPN 12, Jason Witt steps in|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2020-06-26|access-date=2020-06-26}}</ref>
Ramiz Brahimaj was scheduled to face Takashi Sato at the event. However, Brahimaj was pulled from the fight during the week leading up to the event in an abundance of caution, after one of his [[Cornerman|cornermen]] [[COVID-19 testing|tested positive for COVID-19]]. Promotional newcomer Jason Witt stepped in as a replacement to face Sato.<ref name="BrahimajOut">{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/06/cornermans-positive-covid-19-test-forces-ramiz-brahimaj-out-of-ufc-on-espn-12-jason-witt-steps-in|title=Cornerman's positive COVID-19 test forces Ramiz Brahimaj out of UFC on ESPN 12, Jason Witt steps in|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2020-06-26|access-date=2020-06-26}}</ref>


==Results==
==Results==

Revision as of 10:22, 17 July 2020

UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker
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Information
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateJune 27, 2020 (2020-06-27)
VenueUFC APEX
CityLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
AttendanceNone (behind closed doors)[1]
Event chronology
UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal

UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker (also known as UFC on ESPN 12 and UFC Vegas 4) was 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.[2][3]

Background

The event was initially scheduled to take place at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas.[4] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UFC president Dana White announced on April 9 that starting with UFC 249, all future events were indefinitely postponed.[5] The event would have marked the promotion's fourth visit to Austin, following UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros in February 2018.[4] On May 21, the UFC announced the cancellation of the event in Austin.[2]

A lightweight bout between former interim UFC Lightweight Champion Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker headlined the event.[6][7] The pairing was previously expected to headline an event on May 16 in San Diego, California.[8] That event was effectively cancelled on April 20, after the California State Athletic Commission extended a moratorium on combat sports events through May 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5][9]

A women's flyweight bout between Alexa Grasso and Ji Yeon Kim was initially scheduled for this event.[10] However, the bout was rescheduled and will take place on August 29 at UFC Fight Night 178.[11]

Ian Heinisch was expected to face Brendan Allen at the event. However, Heinisch pulled out of the matchup in mid-June citing injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Kyle Daukaus.[12]

A women's flyweight bout between former Invicta FC Flyweight Champion Jennifer Maia and Viviane Araújo was initially scheduled for this event.[13] However, the bout was rescheduled in mid-June after both participants faced travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and will take place on August 1 at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Aldana.[14]

A women's bantamweight bout between Aspen Ladd and former UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship challenger (also 2004 Olympic silver medalist in wrestling) Sara McMann was scheduled for the event. However, the bout was scrapped after Ladd suffered an injury and was forced to withdraw from the event, tearing both her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) in training.[15]

A catchweight bout between Sean Woodson and Kyle Nelson was scheduled for the event. However, Nelson was pulled from the event due to a visa issue and replaced by Julian Erosa.[16]

A women’s flyweight bout between Miranda Maverick and Mara Romero Borella was scheduled for the event. However, Maverick was forced to pull out due to injury and the bout was scrapped.[17]

Ramiz Brahimaj was scheduled to face Takashi Sato at the event. However, Brahimaj was pulled from the fight during the week leading up to the event in an abundance of caution, after one of his cornermen tested positive for COVID-19. Promotional newcomer Jason Witt stepped in as a replacement to face Sato.[18]

Results

Main card (ESPN)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Dustin Poirier def. Dan Hooker Decision (unanimous) (48–47, 48–47, 48–46) 5 5:00
Welterweight Mike Perry def. Mickey Gall Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Maurice Greene def. Gian Villante Submission (arm-triangle choke) 3 3:44
Middleweight Brendan Allen def. Kyle Daukaus Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Welterweight Takashi Sato def. Jason Witt TKO (punches) 1 0:48
Catchweight (150 lb) Julian Erosa def. Sean Woodson Submission (D’Arce choke) 3 2:44
Preliminary card (ESPN)
Lightweight Khama Worthy def. Luis Peña Submission (guillotine choke) 3 2:53
Heavyweight Tanner Boser def. Philipe Lins KO (punches) 1 2:41
Women’s Strawweight Kay Hansen def. Jinh Yu Frey Submission (armbar) 3 2:26
Featherweight Youssef Zalal def. Jordan Griffin Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00

[19]

Bonus awards

The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.[20]

  • Fight of the Night: Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker
  • Performance of the Night: Julian Erosa and Kay Hansen

Reported payout

The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses. The total disclosed payout for the event was $1,140,000.[21]

  • Dustin Poirier: $300,000 (includes $150,000 win bonus) def. Dan Hooker: $110,000
  • Mike Perry: $180,000 (includes $90,000 win bonus) def. Mickey Gall: $50,000
  • Maurice Greene: $60,000 (includes $30,000 win bonus) def. Gian Villante: $75,000
  • Brendan Allen: $28,000 (includes $14,000 win bonus) def. Kyle Daukaus: $12,000
  • Takashi Sato: $28,000 (includes $14,000 win bonus) def. Jason Witt: $12,000
  • Julian Erosa: $28,000 (includes $14,000 win bonus) def. Sean Woodson: $12,000
  • Khama Worthy: $28,000 (includes $14,000 win bonus) def. Luis Peña: $27,000
  • Tanner Boser: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus) def. Philipe Lins: $80,000
  • Kay Hansen: $28,000 (includes $14,000 win bonus) def. Jinh Yu Frey: $14,000
  • Youssef Zalal: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus) def. Jordan Griffin: $20,000

See also

References

  1. ^ Alan Dawson (2020-06-28). "Dustin Poirier's blood and guts victory on Saturday puts him in the Conor McGregor conversation even though the Irishman is 'retired'". businessinsider.in. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
  2. ^ a b Alexander K. Lee (2020-05-21). "UFC announces cancellation of Saskatoon, Austin events". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
  3. ^ Thomas Gerbasi (2020-06-28). "UFC Vegas 4: results". ufc.com. Retrieved 2020-07-05.
  4. ^ a b Newswire (2020-03-08). "UFC announces Fight Night card for return to Austin". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  5. ^ a b Damon Martin (2020-04-09). "UFC 249, upcoming events postponed due to coronavirus pandemic, Dana White promises 'Fight Island' will proceed". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  6. ^ Mike Bohn (2020-05-23). "Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker targeted for UFC's June 27 headliner". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  7. ^ Alexander K. Lee (2020-06-12). "UFC on ESPN 12 fight card almost complete for June 27, headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  8. ^ Adam Guillen Jr. (2020-03-04). "Dustin Poirier vs Dan Hooker targeted to headline UFC Fight Night 175 in San Diego on May 16". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  9. ^ Steven Marrocco (2020-04-20). "UFC officially cancels four events due to coronavirus pandemic". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  10. ^ Farah Hannoun (2020-03-13). "Alexa Grasso moves up to flyweight, faces Ji Yeon Kim at UFC Austin". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-03-13.
  11. ^ Staff (2020-06-13). "Ji Yeon Kim and Alexa Grasso re-booked for the August 29 event". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2020-06-15. (in Dutch)
  12. ^ Mike Heck (2020-06-16). "Ian Heinisch out; Brendan Allen now expected to face UFC newcomer Kyle Daukaus on June 27". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
  13. ^ Raphael Marinho (2020-02-27). "UFC sets fight between Brazilian flyweight Vivi Araújo and Jennifer Maia in Texas". globoesporte.globo.com. Retrieved 2020-03-11. (in Portuguese)
  14. ^ Guilherme Cruz and Damon Martin (2020-06-17). "Travel restrictions move Jennifer Maia vs. Viviane Araujo to Aug. 1 UFC event". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2020-06-18.
  15. ^ Andrew Richardson (2020-06-20). "Midnight Mania! Aspen Ladd suffers major injury, forced out of Sara McMann fight". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
  16. ^ Staff (2020-06-24). "Julian Erosa takes short notice against Sean Woodson next Saturday". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  17. ^ Danny Segura and Nolan King (2020-06-24). "Miranda Maverick out of UFC on ESPN 12 bout with Mara Romero Borella due to injury". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-06-25. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  18. ^ Nolan King (2020-06-26). "Cornerman's positive COVID-19 test forces Ramiz Brahimaj out of UFC on ESPN 12, Jason Witt steps in". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  19. ^ "UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
  20. ^ Dan Hiergesell (2020-06-28). "UFC on ESPN 12 bonuses! Poirier, Hooker cash out in memorable main event". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
  21. ^ Alexander K. Lee (2020-06-29). "UFC on ESPN 12 salaries: Dustin Poirier leads with $300,000 payout". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
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