Poirier has the second-most UFC wins since 2011 (18) and is tied with two others for the second-most UFC lightweight wins since 2015 (10). Donald Cerrone is the leader in both categories, with 23 and 11, respectively.
The first and second rounds were similar. Hooker landed a lot of volume, including punches to the body and hard, low calf kicks to Poirier. Poirier landed hard combinations, but Hooker put pace on him. Late in the second round, the 6-foot Hooker landed a combination that he finished with a big knee against the cage. Poirier said it was the hardest he was hit in the bout.
"It was pretty impressive how high and quick he got his hips up without telegraphing," Poirier said.