Back after nine months, Dustin Poirier faces Dan Hooker in a duel that promises excitement

D. Poirier (left) makes a tense face with D. Hooker (right) towards the UFC Las Vegas 4. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

This Saturday (27th) Ultimate will hold its last performance in the United States before the debut of the shows on the long-awaited 'Ilha da Luta'. For this weekend, at least UFC Las Vegas 4, the organization's management will promote 20 fights and will feature a main fight that promises to take the breath away of MMA fans.

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The card will mark the return of the former interim lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg) to the octagon after the defeat he suffered against Khabib Nurmagomedov in a confrontation that represented the unification of the category belt. To win again, the athlete is committed to defeating the dangerous Dan Hooker in the main fight.

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Brazil will be present at the event with the former PFL heavyweight grand prix champion, Philip Lins, who is looking for his first victory in Ultimate and faces the dangerous Tanner Boser.

Poirier x Hooker and the title hunt

In MMA, you can never be sure about how a fight will unfold. However, depending on the protagonists of the night, there will be no shortage of emotion. Known for the aggressiveness with which they compete in their fights, Dustin and Poirier have the necessary characteristics to be at the top of the division currently dominated by Khabib.

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Coming off a defeat to the current champion, the North American needs to prove to Ultimate that he deserves another chance to try and claim the category's linear belt. After being dominated and submitted by the Russian, Poirier believes that a victory over Hooker will put him in a position to compete for the belt in the future.

Unlike his opponent, Dan has performed twice since the 'Diamond' was last seen in action. In both, the New Zealander won impressive victories over big names in the group. In October last year, Hooker surprised by dominating and beating To the fifth in the judges' decision, UFC 243. The athlete returned to the octagon in February, when he defeated Paul felder in one of the most exciting fights of 2020.

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Now, two of the most aggressive lightweight fighters are facing each other for an electrifying clash.

Perry x Gall

If the main fight promises excitement, the same can be expected from the penultimate fight on the card. In the meeting between Mike Perry e Mickey gall, MMA enthusiasts will have a real clash of styles.

Known for his aggressiveness and exciting the public in his presentations, Mike will try to overcome Gall's jiu-jitsu, who is heading towards his 9th fight in his career.

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A curious fact is that Mike will not take coaches to support him in his corner. His girlfriend, Latory Gonzales, will be the only person to assist him during the presentation.

Philipe Lins: Brazil in the Octagon

Different from UFC Las Vegas 3, this weekend Brazil will be represented. Former PFL heavyweight grand prix champion, Philip Lins makes his second presentation for the organization.

After defeat to the former category champion, Andrei Arlovski, the Brazilian wants to prove that he is capable of putting on Ultimate gloves and acting on equal terms with big names in the company. The potiguar will exchange forces with Tanner Boser, which is known for its knockout power.

The confrontation between the native of Natal and the North American will mark the second fight on the main card.