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Dan Hooker has shared his take on who is the \u201cbest grappler\u201d and \u201cmost technical lightweight\u201d in the UFC.<\/p>\n

While he has never actually fought for the 155lbs title, Hooker (21-11 MMA) has squared off with a bevy of the divisions top contenders.<\/p>\n

Having grappled and traded strikes with everyone from Islam Makhachev<\/a> to Dustin Poirier, \u2018The Hangman\u2019 knows a thing or two about the competition at lightweight.<\/p>\n

\"Dan
Islam Makhachev subs Dan Hooker at UFC 267<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the latest edition of Pub Talk with Oscar Willis<\/a>, Dan Hooker explained what makes Beneil Dariush such a threat in the lightweight division.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeneil Dariush, in my opinion, is the best grappler and the most technical lightweight in the UFC. He\u2019s a guy that could do with saying a few more things, you know what I mean?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Dan Hooker continued (h\/t Sportskeeda<\/a>):<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s a tough fight [Dariush vs. Makhachev]. Beneil\u2019s grappling is incredible. It\u2019s a submission game. I feel like Beneil has the striking advantage. If they do cancel each other out then in my opinion, Beneil is head and shoulders [better] on the feet. That\u2019s the two best grapplers in the division, in my opinion.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Beneil Dariush was recently booked to collide with Islam Makhachev in a number one contenders fight.<\/p>\n

As for Dan Hooker, the New Zealand native is planning to have his next fight take place at 145 lbs. \u2018The Hangman\u2019 most recently competed back at UFC 267, where he suffered a first round submission loss to the aforementioned Islam Makhachev.<\/p>\n

Who would you like to see Hooker fight in his return to featherweight? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dan Hooker has shared his take on who is the \u201cbest grappler\u201d and \u201cmost technical lightweight\u201d in the UFC. While he has never actually fought for the 155lbs title, Hooker (21-11 MMA) has squared off with a bevy of the divisions top contenders. 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