UFC light-weight fan preferred Dan Hooker has actually struck rather of a profession revival having actually won 3 battles in a row and now sitting at rank 5 in the 155lb department and he has some concepts of who he ‘d like to combat next.
This previous August at UFC 305, Dan Hooker got a big underdog triumph versus Mateusz Gamrot in Perth, pressing him approximately rank 5 in the light-weight department and back among the elites.
Following the battle, ‘The Hangman’ had a couple of names in mind for who he ‘d like to combat next, consisting of previous champ, Charles Oliveira and previous interim champ, Justin Gaethje.
Picture by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLCDan Hooker suddenly rejects Rafael Fiziev’s current callout
Seeking to go back to action before completion of the year is present number 9 ranked light-weight, Rafael Fiziev.
‘Ataman’ last battled in September in 2015 versus the abovementioned Gamrot, in what was his 2nd UFC centerpiece. For the spectacular striker, he suffered a fight-ending knee injury in the 2nd round.
Ever since, the 31-year-old has actually been rested on the sideline nursing a torn ACL awaiting his go back to action however he has actually just recently exposed that he is lastly all set to return.
Fiziev required to social networks to require a battle versus ‘Mr Tattoo’, Hooker.
If me and Mr. Tattoo @danthehangman enter the octagon, I ensure it’ll be a simple Fight of the Year competitor
— Rafael “Ataman” Fiziev (@RafaelFiziev) September 6, 2024
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The New Zealander required a battle versus Fiziev in Perth however it was a little prematurely for Fiziev to return so he turned it down. Due to the fact that of that, Hooker thinks the ‘ship has actually long gone’ for that battle and has actually rejected his deal.
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“I’m not thrilled for that battle, the guy is coming off 2 losses, and he’s been resting on the rack, I called him out for Perth I asked him if he wished to battle in Perth he wasn’t prepared, and now he’s all set, that ship has actually long gone, that battle does not delight me, I have definitely nothing to acquire from that battle,” Hooker informed Engage.
Dan Hooker thinking about a possible battle versus Justin Gaethje
Another light-weight who is aiming to go back to the Octagon quickly is Justin Gaethje. ‘The Highlight’ last battled in April at UFC 300 and was drastically knocked out by Max Holloway in the last second of their five-round battle.
The previous interim light-weight opposition just recently exposed a list of 4 challengers he has his eye on for his return battle, with Hooker being among them.
Regardless of his current loss, the 35-year-old still beings in rank 3 in the department therefore it’s a battle that makes good sense for Hooker.