Bloody Elbow · Jun 17, 2020
Dan Hooker: ‘I don’t think Poirier has the chin Felder does’
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Dan Hooker is preparing for the biggest fight of his career later this month where he will take on top-three lightweight contender and seasoned MMA veteran Dustin Poirier in the UFC on ESPN 12 main event.
Hooker last fought earlier this year against Paul Felder, where he picked up a split decision win in the UFC Fight Night 168 main event. That win, combined with his two prior victories over James Vick and Al Iaquinta, has Hooker oozing with confidence ahead of UFC on ESPN 12.
Hooker is confident in his ability to finish Poirier and, after having watched tape of both Felder and Poirier, believes ‘The Diamond’ has the lesser chin of the two men.