UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson 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.