Dan Hooker knew why he signed up, win or lose, against Dustin Poirier. After traveling from New Zealand to Las Vegas to fight in last weekend’s UFC main event on ESPN 12, Hooker knew he would have to spend two weeks in mandatory isolation on his return. However, that doesn’t …
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Dustin Poirier was the biggest UFC winner on ESPN 12, both figuratively and financially. After earning a grueling unanimous decision victory over Dan Hooker in the main event on Saturday, Poirier (26-6 MMA, 18-5 UFC) took home a revealed $ 300,000 purse. Add your “Night Fight” bonus, and Poirier pocketed …
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A high-stakes puncher hit Saturday with a deep bet in the UFC on the ESPN 12 card. According to sports business reporter Darren Rovell, an anonymous gambler made a bet of $ 37,000 to win $ 20,000 at 20-year-old UFC newcomer Kay Hansen to defeat former champion Invicta FC Jin …
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Dustin Poirier doesn’t just know his cage skills. A former UFC lightweight title challenger Poirier (25-6 MMA, 17-5 UFC) has quickly become one of the most charitable fighters in MMA. Whether it’s donating resources, money or time, Poirier has a long history of giving back to the community and helping …
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(Editor’s Note: Additional fights on the main card ended too late for our staff select function.) The UFC is back with another event on its territory. UFC on ESPN 12 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The card is broadcast on ESPN and broadcast on ESPN …
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