Will Hooker's length cause Chandler to panic wrestle?

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Curious to see how Hooker's height/reach affects their stand-up. Will Chandler be able to close the distance? If not, will he get frustrated and panic wrestle/level change?
 
It's always the same with Chandler. Pressure, takedowns and a wicked right hand when you least expect it. He can be a bit reckless, so it should be a great fight. He certainly plans on taking Hooker down and we'll see if he can keep him there and gnp him.
 
I think Chandler is coming to wrestle-wrestle regardless of Hooker's ability to strike.
 
I think Chandler gets his takedowns stopped and gets pieced up. I would love to see him take chandler down a few times and KO him later on during the fight though.
 
It's always the same with Chandler. Pressure, takedowns and a wicked right hand when you least expect it. He can be a bit reckless, so it should be a great fight. He certainly plans on taking Hooker down and we'll see if he can keep him there and gnp him.
I really don't see how this fight doesn't get FON unless Dustin's chin holds up better then expected.
 
Chandler looked immmense of the scales....really strong. Hooker jasnt let me down though and I believe im his upward trekectory. Cmon Hangman!
 
I don't think Chandler qualifies as a "panic wrestler" given that he comes from a wrestling background and has strong wrestling skills. Whether he is successful with TD's and clinch work vs. Hooker is TBD, but wrestling is obviously part of his basic game plan.
 
DP's only an little taller and managed to compete in the stand up.
way back In 2014 so did 5 ft 8 Maximo Blanco.

Way back in 2013 is the last time Chandler fought anyone of Hookers height and he won by KO in the first round.

(Way back, way back :) )

CBA to look into the reach of any of these dudes though.
 
Will Chandler's wrestling make Hooker fight like a bitch?
 
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