UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Fight of the Night
New Zealand
R3, 5:00
R3, 3:44
R3, 5:00
Japan
R1, 0:48
R3, 2:44
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 2:53
Canada
R1, 2:41
Brazil
R3, 2:26
Performance of the Night
Morocco
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker were awarded $50,000 each for their instant five-round classic, widely heralded as the 2020 Fight of the Year.
Performance of the Night: Julian Erosa earned $50,000 for stepping up on three days’ notice and scoring a third-round D’Arce choke submission over undefeated Sean Woodson.
Performance of the Night: 20-year-old promotional newcomer Kay Hansen earned $50,000 for her slick third-round armbar submission victory against former Invicta atomweight champion Jinh Yu Frey.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | $50,000 | $350,000 | |
| LOSS | $110,000 | — | $50,000 | $160,000 | |
| WIN | $90,000 | $90,000 | — | $180,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | $80,000 | — | — | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $27,000 | — | — | $27,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Official fighter purses disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Total disclosed base fighter payroll for the event was $1,140,000. Figures do not include UFC promotional compliance pay, discretionary locker room bonuses, or subsequent commission fines (Luis Peña was later fined 15% of his purse by NSAC following a positive marijuana screening). Estimated totals include official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker
Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker’s brutal five-round headline war was universally voted the 2020 Fight of the Year by the World MMA Awards, Sherdog, and MMA Junkie.
Poirier (153) and Hooker (155) combined to land 308 significant strikes, ranking among the top five highest combined significant strike totals in five-round lightweight history.
Dustin Poirier earned his seventh career Fight of the Night bonus, tying him at the time for the second-most Fight of the Night bonuses in promotional history alongside Frankie Edgar and Edson Barboza.
At 20 years and 318 days of age, Kay Hansen became the third-youngest female fighter in UFC history to score an Octagon submission victory with her third-round armbar of Jinh Yu Frey.
Maurice Greene pulled off an exceedingly rare bottom-position arm-triangle choke against Gian Villante, becoming one of only two heavyweights in UFC history to finish the choke from the guard.
Stepping in on just three days’ notice, Julian Erosa overcame a -500 betting favorite in Sean Woodson, capturing one of the UFC’s largest mathematical betting upsets of 2020.
Julian Erosa became one of the rare athletes in UFC history to return for a third distinct promotional tenure and score an immediate finish accompanied by a Performance of the Night bonus.
Takashi Sato landed 18 of 21 head strikes to finish Jason Witt in just 48 seconds, securing the second-fastest knockout victory by a Japanese-born welterweight in Octagon history.
Khama Worthy improved to 2-0 inside the Octagon with both victories coming by stoppage as an underdog (+600 over Devonte Smith and +215 over Luis Peña).
Tanner Boser put on a masterclass of heavy-handed precision, landing 15 of 22 strikes (68%) in a rapid 2:41 stoppage over former PFL heavyweight champion Philipe Lins.
This event served as the fifth closed-door UFC APEX card produced during the global COVID-19 pandemic, cementing the 25-foot cage as a hotbed for rapid, high-finishing action.
23-year-old Moroccan sensation Youssef Zalal collected his second consecutive UFC victory of 2020 by sweeping Jordan Griffin on all three official judges’ scorecards.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker take place?
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker took place on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the UFC APEX in Enterprise, Nevada (Las Vegas Metropolitan Area).
Who won the main event between Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker?
Dustin Poirier defeated Dan Hooker via unanimous decision (48–47, 48–47, 48–46) in a thrilling five-round lightweight headliner.
Was Poirier vs. Hooker named the 2020 Fight of the Year?
Yes. The clash between Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker was consensus-voted the 2020 Fight of the Year across numerous prominent combat sports outlets, including the World MMA Awards, MMA Junkie, and Sherdog.
Who won the co-main event between Mike Perry and Mickey Gall?
Mike Perry defeated Mickey Gall via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in their three-round welterweight co-main event clash.
Who was in Mike Perry’s corner for his fight against Mickey Gall?
In a widely publicized story during fight week, Mike Perry elected to have only his then-girlfriend, Latory Gonzalez, cornering him inside the Octagon.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker received Fight of the Night, while Julian Erosa and Kay Hansen took home Performance of the Night honors.
How did Maurice Greene defeat Gian Villante?
Maurice Greene submitted Gian Villante via a rare bottom-position arm-triangle choke from half-guard at 3:44 of Round 3 in Villante’s heavyweight debut.
What made Julian Erosa’s win over Sean Woodson notable?
Julian Erosa accepted the fight on just three days’ notice as a +400 underdog and handed undefeated prospect Sean Woodson his first professional defeat via third-round D’Arce choke submission.
How did Kay Hansen perform in her UFC debut?
At just 20 years old, Kay Hansen rallied to submit former Invicta FC atomweight champion Jinh Yu Frey with an armbar at 2:26 of Round 3, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the live gate and attendance for the event?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic safety restrictions, the event was held behind closed doors with zero paying fans and a live gate of $0.
What was the fastest stoppage of the night?
Takashi Sato delivered the fastest finish of the evening, stopping Jason Witt via TKO in just 48 seconds of Round 1.
How did Tanner Boser defeat Philipe Lins?
Canada’s Tanner Boser landed a sharp flurry of punches along the fence, knocking out 2018 PFL heavyweight tournament champion Philipe Lins at 2:41 of Round 1.
Why was Luis Peña suspended following this event?
Following his third-round submission defeat to Khama Worthy, the Nevada State Athletic Commission issued Luis Peña a four-and-a-half-month suspension and fined him 15% of his fight purse after testing positive for marijuana in pre-fight drug screenings.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker?
The broadcast was anchored by play-by-play voice Jon Anik alongside color analysts Dominick Cruz and Michael Bisping, with Bruce Buffer introducing the athletes inside the Octagon.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker broadcast?
The entire 10-bout card aired live in the United States on linear television via ESPN and streamed digitally on ESPN+.
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