The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Texas on Saturday with another even loaded with mixed martial arts action. UFC Fight Night “Poirier vs. Johnson” will be headlined by a lightweight clash between contenders Dustin Poirier and Michael Johnson.
Since losing to reigning featherweight champion Conor McGregor, “The Diamond” has won four in a row, three by knockout. The Louisianan’s impressive winning streak has him on a collision course for a chance at the 155-pound title and he knows a loss to Johnson would be crippling. At Friday’s weigh-ins, Poirier was as ready as ever and came on weight; he checked in officially at 156 pounds.