Poirier was quick to shut down the call-out, stating that he’s fighting “The Irishman” [Conor McGregor] next. Hooker was quick to respond as well, telling him not to “chase a leprechaun” and face a “real fighter”.
The Kiwi Lightweight was on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on ESPN and revealed why either Poirier or Justin Gaethje will “have” to fight him.
“One of you have to fight me”
Justin Gaethje is another contender who is likely the next in line for a Lightweight Championship shot after Tony Ferguson. However, Hooker believes that either Poirier or Gaethje has to fight him, telling Ariel Helwani:
Acknowledging Poirier’s rejection of his call-out, he said:
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is an option as well. Hooker praised Cowboy Cerrone, calling him a “gangster”. However, while he loves the fight and knows Cerrone will accept it, he thinks it’s bad form to call out someone who is on a losing streak.
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