The UFC machine continues to run Saturday night, as the promotion’s coronavirus-mandated Las Vegas residency continues with the UFC on ESPN 12 at the UFC Apex.
If you’ve been picking and picking your events since the UFC restart, this one features a main event you don’t want to miss. The main event of Dustin Poirier, who has been in the “Fight of the Year” level battles, and Dan Hooker, who comes from a “FOTY” candidate in his last fight, is almost as much of a block to deliver the action. like any combat that can be put together.
Add several other intriguing stories along the way, and UFC on ESPN 12 seems like one of the best cards the promo has put together as COVID-19 continues to present logistical challenges.
UFC on ESPN 12 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The card is broadcast on ESPN and broadcast on ESPN +.
Without further ado, then, here are five burning questions that lead to the UFC on ESPN 12.
Can Dustin Poirier put together another great career?
There is no shame in losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov. Twenty-eight times, opponents have tried, and 28 times, opponents have failed. Poirier (25-6 MMA, 17-5 UFC) made a big effort at UFC 242 before he, a former interim lightweight champion, lost to the current starter in Abu Dhabi.
The loss to Nurmagomedov marked the end of an incredible Poirier career, in which he won victories over four fighters who had six main titles: Anthony Pettis (UFC and WEC), Justin Gaethje (WSOF), Eddie Alvarez (UFC and Bellator), and Max Holloway (UFC). He also collected three “Fight of the Night” awards and a “Performance of the Night” along the way.
The big questions in the future: Does Poirier have another career in him? Can you continue to produce at the high caliber for which your fights are a real tune to watch? He is only 31 years old, but he has some mileage at this stage, with 11 years as a professional and 31 fights under his belt.
We suppose that if someone has the mental mettle to regroup and make another race, it is Poirier. Hooker is where Poirier was not so long ago, needing another big win or two to get over the hump. Saturday should provide a solid answer on whether “The Diamond” will continue to shine.
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