D. Hooker in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
After being defeated by Dustin poirier in one of the best fights of 2020 last Saturday (27), Dan Hooker He doesn't want to rest and is already targeting his next commitment in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg). Current number five in the category ranking, the New Zealander proposed a challenge against Charles of the Bronx (6th in the group) or against the former interim champion, Tony Ferguson. In an interview with 'Submission Radio', the athlete spoke about the possibility.
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“I have my eyes on who I want to fight in the next fight and it could be Tony (Ferguson) or (Charles) Oliveira (from the Bronx). I think one of these fights could main event another event. But Oliveira continues to challenge Poirier and ask for a fight against Conor (McGregor) and has been beating around the bush,” said Hooker.
Coming from seven wins in a row and going through one of the best phases of his career, Do Bronx continues to ask for the opportunity to face a top 5 athlete in the division led by Khabib Nurmagomedov. Right after the UFC Las Vegas 4, the Brazilian made a post on his social networks questioning why he is not selected to face one of the athletes who lead the category.
Charles last performed in March of this year, at UFC Brasilia, when he defeated, by submission, Kevin Lee and further consolidated itself in the group's top 10.
The duel against Poirier marked Dan's 29th appearance as a professional in MMA. The athlete today has 20 wins and nine losses. From the Bronx, in turn, he has 38 commitments, with 29 triumphs, eight setbacks and one match without result.
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