Number 6 ranked UFC lightweight contender Rafael Dos Anjos has mocked a call out from fellow lightweight veteran, Dan Hooker. This comes as a reply to Hooker’s own tweet where he wrote, “Smash ya face in”.
The Twitter row started when Dos Anjos tweeted out an open callout to his division, asking if anyone was available for a fight in July/August. “The Hangman” Dan replied with a jibe at Dos Anjos and accepted the callout. But the former lightweight champ, who is coming off back-to-back wins doesn’t seem interested in fighting Hooker.
Anjos pointed out Hooker’s recent losing streak. Notably, Dan Hooker has suffered consecutive losses in both the lightweight and the featherweight divisions. He has also won only 1 fight in his last 5 bouts.
Hooker has gone down considerably in the rankings due to his losses. A higher ranking opponent is a more lucrative challenge for any fighter, as a win would put them in title contention.
So, it is not surprising that Rafael Dos Anjos refused the call out from Hooker. Dos Anjos’s tweet also mentioned his own 2 fight win streak albeit both short notice fights against non-championship-level opponents. The Twitter thread:
I’m coming of 2 win and you 2 losses, gotta be kidding me 🤦🏻♂️
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) April 24, 2022
Hooker has yet to reply to Dos Anjos’s refusal. But this little Twitter feud can also serve as clout and buildup if they do end up fighting later on.
Social media is the number one place for fighters to build up their public image and start feuds/rivalries. This recent exchange between the lightweight veterans could culminate in a fight very soon!
