3. Hooker is a savage
There stood Hooker, in the center of the octagon after being announced the winner by split decision. The hometown crowd was going crazy for him, but he had just been through a grueling 25-minute fight and appeared to have some sort of jaw injury that effected his speech and most certainly caused him to slow down in the latter rounds.
That’s a moment where Hooker should simply be relieved he’s no longer being attacked by another man. Fighting again should be the last thing on his mind, but what does Hooker choose to do in that moment? Call out Justin freaking Gaethje of all people.
It takes some serious guts to want to fight Gaethje, period. But to even think about enduring the type of battle it takes to share the octagon with “The Highlight” says a great deal about Hooker’s character and passion for fighting.
Will Hooker get his desired matchup? It remains to be seen. Either way, though, he deserves recognition for his moxie.
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