“Everything happens for a reason,” Injured Dan Hooker unfazed by missed opportunity at UFC Austin and sets sight on a HISTORIC event

Dan Hooker, the Kiwi lightweight star, sustained a broken arm while training for his upcoming fight against Bobby Green at UFC Austin. When he absorbed a kick during a sparring session, he fractured his arm in the same location where he had previously broken a bone in a split-decision win over Jalin Turner at UFC 290 in July.

Hooker spoke with Submission Radio about the circumstances surrounding the injury and his emotional state after suffering the same fate for the second time. He accepted that attempting to return to the octagon quickly was a risk but said the choice was completely his own. This is what he said:

I wanted to fight. I knew the risk of coming back that quickly, and we rolled the dice and we come up snake eyes, baby…I took a risk. I’ll just go back. I’ll get it healed properly, and I’ll be back.UFC 300 in five months, that’s a good target..Everything happens for a reason.

Dan Hooker via Submission Radio

Dan Hooker has set his sights on a possible comeback to the octagon at UFC 300, the impending historic pay-per-view event. He added that he and the physician established a timeframe, and UFC 300, which is around five months away, seemed to be a good objective for his rehabilitation and training camp.

Despite the setback, Dan Hooker is driven and focused on his return to the octagon. His tenacity and dedication to the sport is unshaken. He demonstrates the attitude of a real warrior who is willing to make a victorious comeback to the ring.

Dan Hooker’s impressive performance at UFC 290 against Jalil Turner

Dan Hooker demonstrated his tenacity in a dramatic encounter at UFC 290. He overcame enormous adversity to achieve a split-decision victory against Jalin Turner. Hooker’s success was not without difficulties. Turner put Hooker to the test with his lightning-quick combos and various attacks.

The fight’s most dramatic moment came when Turner executed a head kick, landing on Hooker’s face. Despite the painful blow and blood flowing down his face, Hooker refused to give up. Instead, he retaliated with a series of sharp punches that shook Turner.

As the battle entered the final round, Hooker, who resembled a “zombie,” continued to move forward, absorbing Turner’s attacks and returning fire. The lightweights traded blows until the final whistle, resulting in a spectacular display.

Hooker’s toughness took a toll on his body. He had suffered a broken arm and a broken orbital bone during this bout. Fight fans were impressed by his toughness and his unwillingness to give up. They called onto social media, wanting to see him fight for the BMF title, based solely on this performance.

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