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#4. Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson vs. Dan Hooker
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Tony Ferguson was on the receiving end of a devastating front-kick knockout to Michael Chandler at UFC 274. His losing skid was extended to four straight and will likely see him drop in the rankings. Based on where he stands in the division, a bout with Dan Hooker makes sense.
Hooker is another exciting fighter who is looking to snap his losing streak. In March, he returned to featherweight for a bout against Arnold Allen but was defeated via first-round TKO. It was back-to-back losses as he was also defeated by Islam Makhachev last October.
Since the loss, ‘Hangman’ said that he wouldn’t be returning to 145lbs anymore. And so, a bout with ‘El Cucuy’ could be on the horizon. Both fighters aren’t in the title picture, so a win could get them back in the discussions.
#3. Justin Gaethje vs. Dustin Poirier 2
Despite coming up short in his second title attempt, there are still plenty of options for Justin Gaethje in the UFC. This past weekend, he was involved in a thrilling main event but came up short against Charles Oliveira.
Perhaps the time is right for the promotion to book a rematch between Gaethje and Dustin Poirier. Both fighters are coming off a loss to ‘do Bronx’, and are still among the top lightweights in the world. It would be a great matchup for both, and could outdo their first bout. ‘The Highlight’ and ‘The Diamond’ are more prominent stars since the first fight, which could generate more interest.
Their 2018 encounter earned 'Fight of the Night' honors and saw Poirier defeat Gaethje via second-round TKO. In recent months, ‘The Diamond’ has been teasing a move to 170lbs, but a rematch against ‘The Highlight’ could be enticing.
