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Dan Hooker Knows He’s Going To The Hospital Win Or Lose In Against Tony Ferguson

UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker has explained why he wants to fight former interim champion Tony Ferguson despite the fact he will need another trip to the hospital win or lose against ‘El Cucuy’. Hooker is coming off back-to-back fight of the year contenders. Most recently he was on the wrong side of the judge’s […]

Hooker is coming off back-to-back fight of the year contenders. Most recently he was on the wrong side of the judge’s scorecards after going five rounds with another former interim champion in Dustin Poirier. Both men went to war for 25 minutes and although he didn’t come out with the win Hooker did come away from the fight with tons of credit. Prior to that he edged Paul Felder in another 25-minute war at UFC Auckland. On that occasion he got the win in somewhat controversial circumstances with many believing ‘The Irish Dragon’ had done enough to earn the decision.

Since losing to Poirier and taking a trip to the hospital as a result of that fight Hooker has been pretty vocal about who he wants to face next. In an ideal world he’ll fight Tony Ferguson who is coming off a lopsided loss to Justin Gaethje. The UFC 249 main event loss snapped a 12-fight winning streak for Ferguson who was scheduled to face Khabib Nurmagomedov for the title before the global pandemic scuppered those plans.

In an interview with John Hyon Ko of the South China Morning Post Hooker explained why he is so keen to fight Ferguson even though it most likely means another trip to A&E, he said.

“Sh*t. It’s going to be another war. I can see why fans want to see that fight, and why people want to see that fight — because I know that’s going to be a crazy fight. I know for a fact, win or loss I’m going on another trip to the hospital if I fight Tony Ferguson.”

“It’s all risk versus reward in this game. If I get past Tony Ferguson I’m right back where to where I would have been had I beaten Dustin Poirier. Like I’d be in exactly the same position,” Hooker said.

“So to get your career turned around in only one fight like that is just an opportunity that I couldn’t go past. But I’m not saying Tony Ferguson is an easy fight. Like that’s the toughest fight in the division as far as I’m concerned. But it’s not something I shy away from.” (Transcribed by BJPENN.com)

Do you want to see Dan Hooker face Tony Ferguson next?

Tony Ferguson Offers Condolences To Khabib Following Abdulmanap’s Passing

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Charles Oliveira Says He Would Fight Either Tony Ferguson Or Dustin Poirier Next

Rising lightweight contender Charles Oliveira has expressed his interest in facing either Tony Ferguson or Dustin Poirier in his next bout. Speaking to Ag.Fight, Oliveira stated why he things both these matchups make sense for him next. “I’m in my best moment, seven wins in a row, five by submission and two by knockout. I don’t […]

Rising lightweight contender Charles Oliveira has expressed his interest in facing either Tony Ferguson or Dustin Poirier in his next bout.

Speaking to Ag.Fight, Oliveira stated why he things both these matchups make sense for him next.

“I’m in my best moment, seven wins in a row, five by submission and two by knockout. I don’t leave it to the judges. My managers are sending a direct message to the UFC saying that I’m ready, just call me.” Said Oliveira

“Any of the top five (in the ranking) I would be in. I think (Dustin) Poirier would be a war, because of his fighting style. Tony Ferguson too, is a former champion and, even coming from defeat, he was 12 fights without losing. They would certainly be good names.”

Oliveira is coming off a submission victory over former lightweight interim title challenger Kevin Lee, while Ferguson is coming off a loss against Justin Gaethje that has seen him move down to number three on the rankings.

Most recently, Poirier defeated Dan Hooker in a fight of the night bout moving him above Ferguson in the rankings and one step closer to getting his second shot at the title.

Since that bout, Dan Hooker has voiced his willingness to face Oliveira suggesting to Submission Radio that he gets a matchup with either Oliveira or Ferguson next.

“They shuffled the rankings around a little bit. Felder dropped below Oliveira, and Dustin moved above Tony. So, it’s interesting times. So, obviously the two fights that make the most sense is Dustin verses Tony, and then me verses Oliveira. Those two fights make the most sense, right? But then, yeah, if Dustin wants to sit the rest of the year out and Tony wants to fight, well then I’m the next logical fight for Tony.”

Right now, neither fighter has their next opponent or a date booked for their return to the octagon.

Paul Felder Waiting For The Right Fight To Return, Interested In Poirier, Hooker, Ferguson

Paul Felder is not retired. However, he is benching himself at the moment. Felder’s fighting future has been uncertain ever since he hinted at retirement following his split decision loss to Dan Hooker back in February. Although he would have a change of heart later on, last month, “The Irish Dragon” reflected on some of […]

Paul Felder is not retired. However, he is benching himself at the moment.

Felder’s fighting future has been uncertain ever since he hinted at retirement following his split decision loss to Dan Hooker back in February.

Although he would have a change of heart later on, last month, “The Irish Dragon” reflected on some of the injuries he had sustained in his mixed martial arts career as he detailed why he loved his gig as a commentator.

But as has been the case, it looks like Felder has changed his mind once again as he appears to be leaning towards fighting.

“I’m benching myself for a second,” Felder told MMA Junkie. “I think that’s the way I would really consider it. I just needed a little break, man. That fight in New Zealand was a tough one. I pour my soul into these fight camps, man. I really don’t hold back. It’s not like I casually take a fight because I’m like, ‘Oh, yeah, I think I can beat that guy. How many weeks do we have?’ I really try to make sure I check all the boxes. I did that for that one.

“It was so close, and your heart gets broken with a decision. It’s not like I’m crying about it. I just needed time. That was a lot. I was gone for a long time. … I just wanted to be home for a little bit.”

Felder Wants Fight That Motivates Him

However, Felder needs a fight that truly motivates him if he is to return to the Octagon.

I would come out of retirement for either one of these guys

— Paul Felder (@felderpaul) June 28, 2020

After UFC Vegas 4 this past weekend, a fight with either Hooker or Poirier certainly counts. As does a fight with former interim champion Tony Ferguson.

“Look at those guys on Saturday night: Hooker and Poirier. Those guys are going to be hurting for a while,” Felder said. “This is a savage sport. If your head is not quite in it, I’m not going to rush back to get into the cage unless it’s something super exciting.

“… That is what would bring me back – a rematch with Dan. Now, it’d just be, ‘Let’s just run it back.’ Listen, I’ve never really sat and whined and complained about the decision. But it was close enough where you could warrant a rematch between us. … So, yeah, (Hooker), Tony Ferguson, Dustin (Poirier). The chances of Conor are probably zero, so I won’t even mention that. That’s just not going to happen. So, yeah, those are the fights that I want.”

Do you think Felder can get any of those fights?

Dan Hooker Eyeing Bouts With Tony Ferguson & Charles Oliveira

Dan Hooker is hoping to share the Octagon with either Tony Ferguson or Charles Oliveira. Hooker is coming off a “Fight of the Year” candidate against Dustin Poirier. In a five-round thriller, Poirier defeated “The Hangman” via unanimous decision. For his efforts, Hooker remains at the number five spot on the official UFC lightweight rankings, […]

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‘Damn!’: Dustin Poirier Reacts To Tony Ferguson Fight Suggestion

Ferguson vs. Poirier Next? It would appear Dustin Poirier (deservedly) wants a lot of time to recover before returning to the Octagon again. Poirier took part in a 25-minute war opposite Dan Hooker in the UFC Vegas 4 headliner last night. In a contest that was surely a Fight of the Year candidate, it was […]

Ferguson vs. Poirier Next?

It would appear Dustin Poirier (deservedly) wants a lot of time to recover before returning to the Octagon again.

Poirier took part in a 25-minute war opposite Dan Hooker in the UFC Vegas 4 headliner last night. In a contest that was surely a Fight of the Year candidate, it was “The Diamond” who came out on top as he won a unanimous decision victory to return to the win column.

Having previously come off a loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov in their title fight last September, the question quickly turned to who Poirier should face next.

There are two main options — Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson. And when ESPN’s Ariel Helwani proposed the latter as a next potential fight, Poirier responded.

“Damn!! Let me rest bruh!!!”

Damn!! Let me rest bruh!!! https://t.co/RgP5aOV0Co

— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) June 28, 2020

Poirier certainly deserves some rest and likely won’t be competing until the end of the year anyway. The same can be said for Ferguson who is coming off his own war with Justin Gaethje at UFC 249 last month.

A fight between the pair has been talked of in the past, especially by Poirier. And now more than ever, it makes perfect sense.

Would you like to see Poirier face Ferguson next?