A couple of weeks ago, reports out of New Zealand claimed that Michael Chandler’s UFC debut will be against number six-ranked Dan Hooker. The two top-tier 155-pounders are said to be facing each other at UFC 257 on January 23rd in Abu Dhabi.
It was all made official on Sunday night, according to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto.
Official. Hooker (@danthehangma) vs. Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) is on for UFC 257 in Fight Island. A few last minute logistical hurdles needed to be cleared, but it’s now all set. 20 days away.