Dustin Poirier hopes to beat Dan Hooker to get another shot at the belt

UFC Vegas 4 It will take place tomorrow Saturday, and will have the return of one of the great names of light weights. After losing front Khabib Nurmagomedov, in UFC 242Dustin Poirier expects a tough fight, but says he will prevail against Dan Hooker to validate his status as the number one challenger to the division belt.

“He is a very complete fighter, he uses his leg set and his wingspan well on the perimeter. He is very patient. I prepared myself for that. I think the winner of this fight is going to be close to a belt fight ”, he claimed Pear tree in interview with Combat.

Known as “Diamond”, Dustin He also spoke about the experience of fighting in an event without an audience. In his last fight, the fighter was seen by thousands of people, in a fight that happened in Abu Dhabi and, now, it will be seen up close only by some technicians and workers of UFC.

“I think I’m going to like it more. I like such a climate. It will be just me, my rival and our coaches. I will be able to hear my coaches much more clearly. I am excited about that. It is a new experience and I have been fighting for a while in the UFC. When things change a little, it motivates me “, concluded.

While Pear tree seeks to return to the path of victory, And He wants to continue with his good phase. The New Zealander is on a three match win streak. In his last fight, he beat Paul fields by decision divided into UFC Auckland.

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