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“I’ve Been Calling These Guys Out For Years”- Dan Hooker Wants Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson To Fight Him

Published 06/23/2020, 11:29 PM EDT

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UFC fighter Dan Hooker has revealed his plans, should he win against Dustin Poirier. Hooker is set to face Poirier on the 28th of June at UFC fight night 

This Is undoubtedly Hooker’s biggest fight of his career, given the quality of opposition he’s facing. Poirier has fought and defeated the very best and was last seen in action against Khabib Nurmagomedov

However, Hooker revealed he’s confident of securing the victory against the veteran Poirier. Hooker further added that, should he win against Poirier only 3 fights make sense.

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Dank Hooker believes should he win against Poirier it’ll give him a chance to compete for the lightweight title. Justin Gaethje and Khabib Nurmagomedov are slated to face each other later this year, although a date hasn’t been finalized.

READ : “Justin Gaethje Has the Skill Set to Beat Khabib Nurmagomedov” – Dan Hooker

Dan Hooker believes only 3 fight make sense for him

Another interesting match-up Hooker wants is a chance to face Tony Ferguson or Conor McGregor. A win against Dustin will place Hooker above McGregor.

“If I beat Dustin Poirier there’s only three fights in my future. That’s either fight for the title, fight Tony Ferguson or fight Conor McGregor

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 So, I feel like I’m in a position to get called out and get called out by either Tony Ferguson or Conor McGregor. I’ve been calling these guys out for years, and I feel like, with this fight, it puts me in a position

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 where I’m not a guy that’s running around chasing all of these people, I feel like they can come to me.” Said Hooker during an interview with submission tv

Dan Hooker further added that it’s unlikely the ‘Notorious’ would accept to fight him as he’s just a prizefighter.

“He would be stupid to come and get that fight. I’m just being honest. Not skill for skill. I’m very aware it’s in his best interest to fight another pay-per-view draw” said Hooker

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With the fight just a few days away, there’s certainly a lot at stake for both fighters. Poirier is looking to make a comeback after suffering a heartbreaking loss to Nurmagomedov. While Hooker is looking to make a big jump towards his dream of fighting for the title.

What are your predictions for the fight? Let us know in the comments below!

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