The Hard-Pressed Kiwi fighter’s win at UFC 305 served as a return to form for Dan Hooker in what was a big win for him. He put on an impressive display in a fight against Mateusz Gamrot in Perth, Australia. The two fighters put up an impressive display that saw both of them receive the fight of the night bonus. But for Dan, the issue was not in the victory. It signified something else to him, something greater.
Having extended his winning streak to five, all the confidence you can imagine has now placed him in a position to fight one of the most famous personalities in the UFC: Conor McGregor. This could be a do-or-die fight for him. It could establish Hooker in the promotion and make him the sort of fighter who could potentially climb the UFC ladder in the coming months.
Fight Of The Night Bonus
The ‘Fight of the Night’ bonuses given to both Hooker and Gamrot consisted of fifty thousand US dollars. His primary focus was on something much bigger, a fight with UFC star Conor McGregor. In his post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier, Hooker expressed his desire to face “The Notorious” McGregor that could take his career to the next level.
The 34-year-old fighter also has a logical reason for his desire to face McGregor. A fight with the Irishman would have all the making of a high-profile event, which will attract a lot of attention and thus more revenue. Nonetheless, he has the huge challenge of grabbing that chance as Michael Chandler is still considered an opponent of Conor as their fight was delayed back in June. Meanwhile, this has not disillusioned Hooker as he has shown a playful desire to frustrate "Iron Mike".
Dan Hooker’s Playful Taunt
Dan Hooker revealed his humorous side, describing his potential move to secure the McGregor fight as the ultimate “troll” maneuver. Dan stated that,
"Because I am an absolute troll, so, the biggest troll move you could do of all time is to snake that fight off Chandler. He waits all that time, and then Conor just fights me anyway. That would be gold. I would feel like the biggest snake troll of all time. I’d get my black belt in trollympics."
Dan shall have an idea of whatever he is doing, which can be a challenge for him because he has not become a fighter who can be recalled as the top UFC fighter. And if he loses, that can damage his career. On the other hand, he saw a huge amount of success in the fight against Conor. His aggressive behavior and fighting skills make people interested in considering him a good contender against the Irishman.
A New Age For The Boxer
Dan Hooker’s brilliant comeback in UFC 305 has given him a new lease on life and there is every reason to look forward to his fights. His recent challenge to Conor McGregor has brought a new installment to his post-fight saga.
Fans are eagerly anticipating what could be one of the most talked-about matchups in UFC history. Even if Hooker does not get the fight with McGregor, his cockiness together with his jabbing behavior has made him an interesting fighter to keep an eye on while the UFC circuit unfolds.
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