Dan Hooker is in jeopardy of having his UFC 266 fight canceled and has made a desperate plea to US Ambassador Kevin Covert for help.
Hooker (20-10 MMA) is scheduled to fight Nasrat Haqparast (13-3 MMA) at UFC 266 in Las Vegas. However, ‘The Hangman’ recently discovered that his travel visa will not be ready until next week, a delay which would result in his upcoming fight being scratched.
With that news Dan Hooker decided to make a “last resort” plea to acting US Ambassador of New Zealand Kevin Covert on Twitter this evening.
https://twitter.com/danthehangman/status/1438612520315457551
Hooker has lost his past two Octagon appearances, suffering defeats to perennial division contenders Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler. Prior to those setbacks, ‘The Hangman’ had put together a three-fight win streak, which included a nasty knockout of James Vick.
The acting US Ambassador of New Zealand, Kevin Covert, has not yet responded to Dan Hooker’s “last resort” request. Well, at least not on Twitter.
BJPENN.com will keep you updated as the situation develops.