Dan Hooker's coaching team are confident the New Zealand UFC fighter will be back, despite his shock loss at the weekend. A contender in the star-studded lightweight division, Hooker suffered a first round technical knockout loss to American UFC newcomer Michael Chandler at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi. READ MORE:* UFC: Dan Hooker could retire after first-round knockout defeat, Conor McGregor also loses* UFC 257 live: Irishman superstar Conor McGregor and Kiwi Dan Hooker both floored by TKOs* Kiwi UFC star Dan Hooker deep in training for 'exciting' challenge in early 2021* Dan Hooker heading to 'Fight Island' for Michael Chandler showdown at UFC 257Ricky Wilson/Stuff Dan Hooker’s coaching team are confident the New Zealand UFC fighter wil be back, following his shock loss at the weekend. But one of Hooker's coaches at Auckland gym City Kickboxing, Mike Angove, believed the move came only out of frustration. Getty Images Michael Chandler punches Dan Hooker of New Zealand in a lightweight fight during the UFC 257 event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 23, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Source: Stuff January 26, 2021 04:07 UTC