Monday, Jul 18, 2016
UFC Adds Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Johnson to Schedule
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming event in Hidalgo, Texas has its main event, as Dustin Poirier will take on fellow lightweight contender Michael Johnson.
The card will take place on September 17th at the State Farm Arena.
Poirier (20-4) has won four straight fights since exiting from the featherweight division, and is coming off a first round, stoppage win over Bobby Green.
Johnson (16-0), meanwhile, has dropped consecutive decisions to Nate Diaz and Beneil Dariush, after winning four in a row.
The promotion has also announced that Uriah Hall (12-6) will battle middleweight Derek Brunson (15-3) in the co-headliner.
posted by FCF Staff @ 4:14 pm