Dana White was impressed by a young contender’s performance at UFC St. Louis. He was so impressed that he declared that the young fighter had earned his spot at the UFC video game. He is none other than Chase “The Dream” Hooper.
Before the fight, Hooper gave an interview to UFC.com. There he said that he is no longer the young guy. He has started to be taken a little more seriously. Meanwhile, he is currently on a three-fight win streak which has shown his improvement in the sport.
Dana White recently sat down at the post-fight press conference at UFC St. Louis. During the discussion, he talked about Chase Hooper:
You know what I think tonight he earned his spot at the UFC video game. Tonight was, you know, if you look at how hard that kid’s been working. Came in here at a very young age, and very one-dimensional. And he actually dropped him in the first round with a punch you know, he’s coming to his own. He’s put on a great performance tonight.
Dana White at the post-fight press conference
Hooper stepped into the ring and put on an incredible performance against Viacheslav Borshchev. Two rounds into the fight, Hooper caught hold of a D’Arce Choke and ended the fight with his third consecutive win. It will be interesting to see the 24-year-old’s career trajectory in the UFC.
Dana White signs the cup Derrick Lewis threw at UFC St. Louis
Dana White was happy with the performance of UFC St. Louis. He sat down at the post-fight press conference and discussed the fights and lineups of the night. However, during this discussion, the UFC CEO received a bizarre request from one of the reporters.
Dana White signs the cup Derrick Lewis threw into press row (via Imago)A reporter asked Dana White if he would sign the cup used by Derrick Lewis that he threw out of the octagon.
I would prefer not to. But you were very lucky to catch that … Today is your lucky day.
Dana White to a reporter at the post fight presser
White asked him to get the cup signed by Lewis as well. Turns out the man already had it signed by the UFC heavyweight. Dana White proceeded to sign the cup and gave it back to the reporter.
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