ARTICLE AD BOX
Dan Hooker is an exciting fighter, no doubt about it. Watching his matches over the years, we have established this countless times. This 35-year-old New Zealander stands out as a fighter who never compromises. He gives his all in every fight, often in fights that are marked as the most exciting years.
His approach to fighting has earned him a large following, and some of his most famous matches include fights against Dustin Poirier, Paul Felder, Jalin Turner and Mateusz Gamrot.
Big fights and big expectations
The fight that was supposed to take place on March 8, 2025, when he was supposed to meet Justin Gaethje, was especially expected. This match was set to become one of the most exciting of this calendar year, but unfortunately, Hooker had to cancel due to injury. UFC organizers are now considering the option of postponing the fight, or finding a new opponent for Gaethje.
Although he is known for his exciting victories, Dan has also had some difficult moments in his career. One of the most memorable was on December 15, 2018, when he was defeated by Edson Barboza. That defeat, which took place in Milwaukee, is remembered by many for the brutal fight in which Barboza dominated. Hooker showed incredible courage, trying to hold out until the very end, but in the end he had to capitulate, which brought him serious physical consequences.
Consequences of martial life
Recalling this match, Hooker said he suffered from dizziness and vision problems, and admitted that he was concerned about his cognitive abilities afterwards. The decision to get tested was simple; he took the real estate agent exam to make sure he didn't have any serious mental health issues.
For Hooker, MMA is his life, and he is aware that fighting brings long-term consequences. Regardless of everything, he decided to continue his fighting career, knowing what it brings.
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