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Dan Hooker not willing to “sell my title shot again” after re-entering top five of UFC lightweight rankings
Dan Hooker is planning on taking a more measured approach now that he has re-entered the top five of the UFC lightweight rankings. Hooker (24-12 MMA) took over the No. 5 spot in 155lbs rankings after earning a split decision victory over Mateusz Gamrot earlier this month at UFC 305. That win marked ‘The Hangman’s’
Watch: Dan Hooker explains decision to take short-notice fight against Islam Makhachev
Dan Hooker looks set to stay in Las Vegas for a little while longer after the New Zealander agreed to step in for Rafael Dos Anjos to take on Islam Makhachev later this month. Hooker earned a clear-cut win against Nasrat Haqparast last weekend in a fight he made by the skin of his teeth…
Hooker steps in to fight Makhachev at UFC 267
The UFC’s upcoming Abu Dhabi PPV card suffered a big blow recently with the loss of a top-shelf lightweight bout between former champion Rafael dos Anjos, and rising contender Islam Makhachev. The bout seemed like a big step for the longtime training partner of Khabib Nurmagomedov, on his path to a potential title shot. Fortunately…
Dan Hooker steps up on short notice, faces Islam Makhachev at UFC 267
UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker has decided to step up on short notice, and he will face Islam Makhachev at UFC 267 next month. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto was the first to break the news that Hooker is fighting Makhachev at UFC 267. That’s according to UFC president Dana White, who confirmed the fight is set.…