D. Hooker at the press conference of UFC 257 Photo/Reproduction: Youtube – UFC
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.) Dan Hooker has a commitment in the co-main fight of UFC 257, which takes place this Saturday (23), in Abu Dhabi, when he faces the debutant Michael chandler. However, at the press conference preceding the event, held this Thursday morning (21), the fighter's focus was different: Charles of the Bronx. The New Zealander criticized the Brazilian for refusing to fight his opponent, claiming he couldn't make weight in time.
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"Charles of the Bronx He said he can't make weight. Dana, do you believe he can't make weight (on time)? I have thicker broomsticks than that boy. I'm here, I'm taking the risk, that means I reap the reward”, said Hooker, in the last press conference of the UFC 257.
Previously, Dana White had stated that she offered Charles of the Bronx a duel against Michael chandler. But, after the Brazilian allegedly said 'no', the agent revealed that he understands the reason for the refusal. It is important to remember that Do Bronx took action in December, in UFC 256, when he won Tony Ferguson, in the unanimous decision of the judges.
“We offered him this fight (against Chandler), but he couldn't make weight. You can't blame him for that,” Dana said.TheMacLife'.
Even though I remember From the Bronx, Dan Hooker faces Michael chandler No. UFC 257. He currently occupies sixth place in the lightweight category (up to 70,3kg) and has a record of 20 wins and nine losses in his career.
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