Dan Hooker brushes aside Charles of the Bronx and sets his sights on another opponent: 'It would be a one-way trip to the hospital'

Dan Hooker in victory over Mateusz gamrot No. UFC 305. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

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With the injury to Islam makhachev e postponement of the title fight on Arman Tsarukyan, the main challengers in the lightweight category (70,3 kg.) have been looking for the best opportunities to secure a fight for the belt. Dan Hooker, for example, already seems to have a next opponent in mind, and it's not about Charles of the Bronx.

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In an interview with the YouTube channel 'Engage', the New Zealander classified Justin gaethje as a possible opponent for the next round.

"Justin gaethje It is (an exciting fight), I think this fight sells itself, I feel like locking us both in the cage is a one-way trip to the hospital, it would be hard to pass up”, assured the athlete, who won Mateusz gamrot No. UFC 305.

Dan Hooker

After four losses in five fights, in addition to a failed attempt to return to featherweight (up to 65,7 kg), Dan Hooker is living a great moment. With victories over Claudio Puelles placeholder image, Jailin Turner and Mateusz gamrot, the athlete now occupies the fifth position in the category ranking, and depending on his next performance, he could fulfill his dream of winning a title fight in the UFC's most populous category.