Daniel Cormier believes that Dan Hooker has become a 'gatekeeper' at featherweight after another defeat

D. Hooker (photo) is in a bad phase in his career. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

Current UFC commentator, Daniel Cormier gave his opinion on the current phase of Dan Hooker in the career. In conversation on the program 'The DC & RC Show’, the former fighter stated that the New Zealander became a ‘gatekeeper’ for the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg.) after defeat to arnold allen No. UFC London last Saturday (19).

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“I think we have our answer now as to where Dan Hooker It's in your career and it's worrying. It's really sad for a fan favorite like him. But we know that it is at the end of its trajectory. When you start to become the person who is there to elevate younger talent, a 'gatekeeper' in itself. It looks like he’s going to be promotional for these types of matchups now,” Cormier said.

A former member of the elite lightweight division, Hooker decided to change categories after three defeats in four fights. In his debut in the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg), the New Zealander became easy prey and was knocked out by Allen in the first round.

The New Zealander has a record of 21 positive results and 12 negative results in professional MMA. In his career, he has already beaten names like Gilbert Durinho, Jim Miller, To the fifth e Paul felder.