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Dan Hooker says he’s received outrageous death threats from fans after UFC Paris announced his headline bout with Salahdine Parnasse, as he returns from a rough year and vows to win in Paris to silence the critics.
Israel Adesanya watched UFC 325 from home, loudly coaching teammate Dan Hooker as Saint-Denis dominated with ground-and-pound, sending Hooker to a 14th career loss; Hooker has hinted at a rematch or a bout with Michael Chandler for a June White House event, but no opponent is confirmed.
Paddy Pimblett celebrated Dan Hooker’s loss to Benoît Saint-Denis at UFC 325 and publicly labeled Hooker a quitter, reigniting their ongoing feud. Hooker, aiming to rebound down the rankings, teased a rematch with Michael Chandler after the defeat as the pair’s rivalry persists.
Paddy Pimblett celebrated Dan Hooker’s defeat to Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 325 in Sydney, after a heated pre-fight feud that included barbs on Hooker’s mother. Saint Denis won by KO in the second round, and Pimblett, who recently lost to Justin Gaethje, said he’d be keen on a Saint Denis matchup and would finish him, while Hooker and Pimblett’s war of words lingered. Saint Denis has floated top-contender names, but Pimblett’s focus is on a potential clash with him rather than settling scores with Hooker.
Benoit Saint Denis earned a second‑round TKO of Dan Hooker at UFC 325 in Sydney, extending his win streak to four and moving into title-contention territory at 155 pounds.
Dan Hooker refuses to de-escalate his war of words with Paddy Pimblett, trading personal jabs and even referencing Pimblett’s late friend to provoke a reaction. Hooker says he’ll match fire with fire and won’t back down if they ever fight, with both fighters currently scheduled for separate UFC bouts while their rivalry lingers.
Paddy Pimblett criticized Dan Hooker for referencing Pimblett’s deceased friend during their escalating trash-talk, saying it crossed a line. Hooker’s jab prompted Pimblett to defend himself, while Pimblett’s upcoming UFC 324 bout with Justin Gaethje keeps him in the title conversation and underscores the broader UFC drama between rivals.
Paddy Pimblett fired up a feud with Dan Hooker, warning that Hooker would be “jumped by about 60 Scousers” if he showed up at UFC 324, where Pimblett is set to challenge Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title. Hooker isn’t expected at UFC 324 and fights Benoît Saint-Denis at UFC 325 in Sydney, making an appearance unlikely. Pimblett also dismissively called Hooker a “bum,” and outlined a game plan to keep the fight on the feet against Gaethje, aiming to finish him within three rounds.
UFC Qatar on Nov. 22 features Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker in the main event, with Tsarukyan aiming to rebound from a back injury and a previous title bout withdrawal, while Belal Muhammad returns to fight Ian Machado Garry in a co-main event with significant welterweight title implications.
Arman Tsarukyan's next UFC fight is scheduled for November 22 against Dan Hooker in Doha, Qatar, but he has missed out on an immediate title shot after a previous setback. The fight is part of a busy UFC event featuring other contenders, and Tsarukyan has been active in grappling competitions during his layoff.
UFC CEO Dana White announced the main and co-main events for UFC's first event in Qatar, featuring lightweight contenders Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker, along with welterweights Belal Muhammad and Ian Machado Garry, scheduled for November 23 at Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena.
Dan Hooker criticized UFC policies in an interview, addressing issues like ticket denial, fighter pay, and matchmaking practices, sparking mixed reactions from fans.
UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker had a sparring session with popular YouTuber IShowSpeed in New Zealand, where Hooker dominated despite Speed's requests for modified rules, including no kicks or submissions and using larger boxing gloves. The session, streamed live on Speed's channel, saw Hooker easily overpower Speed, even in a 2-on-1 scenario. Hooker later praised Speed's courage, while Speed continues his trend of challenging athletes in their own sports.
Popular streamer IShowSpeed challenged UFC lightweight veteran Dan Hooker to a sparring session at City Kickboxing in New Zealand. Despite being dropped by body shots early on, IShowSpeed continued to spar with Hooker, who was notably going easy on him. The session ended with mutual respect between the two, as IShowSpeed acknowledged Hooker's skill. Meanwhile, Hooker, on a three-fight winning streak, is planning his next UFC appearance around the birth of his child, potentially fighting in January or March.
Renato Moicano is eyeing an "easy" fight for UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro and has named potential opponents including Dan Hooker, Bobby Green, and Michael Chandler. Moicano, who faces Drew Dober at UFC Vegas 85, believes UFC Brazil cards bring favorable matchups for Brazilians and is determined to make the most of his opportunities in the octagon to elevate his career.