UFC 257’s co-main event is a lightweight bout between contender Dan Hooker, and the debut of former Bellator champion Michael Chandler. The promising contest lived up to its expectations and in the end, it was the newcomer that came out victorious with a vicious and brutal finish just two and a half minutes into the bout.
Watch highlights below, along with a snippet from our play-by-play of the contest. (Video could be unavailable, depending on your location)
Michael Chandler vs. Dan Hooker
Round 1 – Chandler takes the center. Measured start. Hooker throwing a variety of low kicks but Chandler is ready for it. Chandler lands to the body. He keeps trying to throw lefts to the body, and scores with a front kick. Hooker lands a calf kick. CHANDLER WITH A LEFT HOOK THAT DROPS HOOKER! HE’S ALL OVER HIM! IT’S OVER! WHOA!
Michael Chandler defeated Dan Hooker via TKO (punches), 2:30 of round 1
Taking his first steps in to the UFC Octagon! @MikeChandlerMMA#UFC257 #InAbuDhabi @VisitAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/wnfrgrP5jC
— UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) January 24, 2021
Así anuncia @MikeChandlerMMA su llegada!!! Por KO!!! #UFC257 #InAbuDhabi @visitabudhabi #UFCEnVivo pic.twitter.com/tGmQihHk4C
— ufcespanol (@UFCEspanol) January 24, 2021
Bienvenido al gran show! @MikeChandlerMMA #UFC257 #InAbuDhabi @visitabudhabi #UFCEnVivo pic.twitter.com/fyc4CvwuyT
— ufcespanol (@UFCEspanol) January 24, 2021
THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK HAS DONE IT. #UFC257 pic.twitter.com/UsjTY0qQ74
— UFC (@ufc) January 24, 2021
“Surprise, surprise!”
⚔️ @MikeChandlerMMA what a debut!
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— UFC (@ufc) January 24, 2021
“SEE YOU AT THE TOP!” #UFC257 pic.twitter.com/LWmkm2b0A7
— UFC (@ufc) January 24, 2021
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