UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson

UFC mixed martial arts event in 2016

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UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs.
Background After contesting several other PPV and Fight Night events across Texas, this was the first that the promotion has hosted in Hidalgo.
Manvel Gamburyan was scheduled to face Alejandro Pérez at the event.
Abel Trujillo was expected to face Evan Dunham at the event.
In turn, former WSOF Featherweight Champion and promotional newcomer Rick Glenn was announced as his replacement.

UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson (also known as UFC Fight Night 94) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on September 17, 2016, at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas.

Background

After contesting several other PPV and Fight Night events across Texas, this was the first that the promotion has hosted in Hidalgo.

A lightweight bout between Dustin Poirier and Michael Johnson served as the event headliner.

Manvel Gamburyan was scheduled to face Alejandro Pérez at the event. However, Gamburyan pulled out of the fight in mid-August for undisclosed personal reasons and was replaced by Albert Morales.

Abel Trujillo was expected to face Evan Dunham at the event. However, Trujillo pulled out of the fight on September 5, citing an undisclosed injury. In turn, former WSOF Featherweight Champion and promotional newcomer Rick Glenn was announced as his replacement.