Edson Barboza vs. Dan Hooker Set For UFC on FOX Milwaukee

Who Wins?

  • Edson Barboza

  • Dan Hooker

Results are only viewable after voting.
B

Blazmo

Purple Belt
@purple
Joined
Aug 25, 2017
Messages
2,206
Reaction score
474


https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12119757

The adage that patience is a virtue is an easy one to shrug off, but for Kiwi UFC star Dan Hooker, booking his next bout has been well worth the wait.

The Herald can confirm Hooker will square off against No 6 ranked lightweight Edson Barboza at UFC Fight Night in Milwaukee on December 16.

"This is the fight I wanted. He is the guy in the top 10 that the other guys in the top 10 don't want a bar of," Hooker told the Herald.

Since he last stepped inside the octagon at UFC 226 in July, Hooker, the No 14 ranked lightweight, has been looking for a dangerous fight. He was hoping for a quick turnaround, looking to fight twice more this year. He was ready to go against any opponent — ranked or not — but no one stepped up.

"I would fight anyone unranked as well. If they came and said 'I'm the guy, I can beat Dan Hooker' then congratulations, you got the fight. But no one stepped up; no one said it."

Time ran out on booking two fights before year's end, so he turned his attention to securing one big name.

The Kiwi called out just about every other ranked fighter in his division, but there was one in particular he wanted a date with — and Barboza obliged, with the fight contract finalised at the weekend.

"I chased him because I believe ... he's the toughest fight. I didn't ask for Edson Barboza because I feel like that's an easy way to get to the top, I think he's going to bring a fight.

"I want a real test ... and I feel like Edson Barboza is the man for the job."

Since making the step up to lightweight from featherweight, the 28-year-old Hooker is yet to be beaten with four stoppages to his name in as many bouts. Barboza, who holds a 19-6-0 record (13-6-0 UFC), will be the Kiwi's first ranked opponent.

Hooker admitted he had a hunch that he was going to get his wish of a bout against the 32-year-old Brazilian. In recent months, most of the top ranked lightweight fighters have booked their next bouts — and no one else was mentioning Barboza's name. The Brazilian has lost his past two matches, against current champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and No 5 ranked Kevin Lee.

"They were tough stylistic match ups, but the guy's a killer," Hooker said. "He's going to be a very tough matchup. It's going to be a very good striking fight."

Booking a date with Barboza in Milwaukee means Hooker will not join Kai Kara-France on the card at UFC Fight Night in Adelaide. Signing on for the bout accounted for the last fight on Hooker's contract, and he has re-signed with the UFC on a six-fight deal.
Click to expand...
 
Last edited by a moderator:
This is going to hurt.
 
<{danawhoah}>

Solid step up in competition for Hooker. Should be some decent violence.
 
Just book Vick vs Hernandez now and the two rising talents of LW can both prove themselves.
 
Leaning toward Dan Hooker in this one, maybe 3rd round TKO or something.
 
I think Dan pressures him with the boxing and gets a decision win. Either way should be a great fight. War Hook--* Dan.
 
Hooker is a savage, I think he wins. Beneil Dariush was doing just fine against Barboza until he got caught, Barboza can always land something insane but Dan hooker should be the favorite.
 
As long as hooker can avoid getting his long legs fractured, I could see him winning this one. He can box which is usually enough to give barboza fits.

War the hangman
UnkemptSaltyBettong-size_restricted.gif

DismalScratchyBlesbok-max-1mb.gif
 
Excellent fight, should be fireworks. Hooker has looked like a boss since he moved up to lightweight, and Edson needs a W.

I got Edson in a competitive fight, for as long as it lasts.
 
Excited for this fight, and happy for Dan Hooker that he has finally got a Top-10 guy and pretty big name to fight against.

Big fan of Barboza *and* Hooker, i think for sure it will be an entertaining fight, great stuff!
 
Spamming spinning shit won’t work against a high level striker like Hooker, and Barboza’s boxing isn’t near his level. Hooker will get a statement KO here and shoot well into the top 10. Very rough skid for Barboza if so.
 
Cylence said:
Excellent fight, should be fireworks. Hooker has looked like a boss since he moved up to lightweight, and Edson needs a W.

I got Edson in a competitive fight, for as long as it lasts.
Click to expand...

yeah not sure who to root for here because I like Edson and same with Hooker. Hooker getting the W might be better for the division overall though right now as Edson probably isn't getting a TS anytime soon.

Awesome fight either way and really lookin forward to this one
 
Iron Monger said:
Just book Vick vs Hernandez now and the two rising talents of LW can both prove themselves.
Click to expand...
Jesus. Whatever Vick did to your family, it can't possibly be this bad. Hernandez is gonna eat a raw giraffe steak in that octagon.

I say give Felder and then Barboza to Vick.
 
Yes! Great match making. I got hooker, but I hate to see either of them lose.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Latest posts

Forum statistics

Threads
1,236,661
Messages
55,432,539
Members
174,775
Latest member
kilgorevontrouty

Share this page

Back
Top