Dan Hooker: 'Islam Makhachev's indestructible? I'm not buying it. He puts his pants on like me'

[@Pooreditz]

Dan Hooker: These fighters all put their pants on just like anyone else Martin Vettori: Am I a joke to you?

[@scoot1207]

Gold comment right here

[@laiquetaher2887]

How tf is that even a question?

[@DieByDieProductions]

Gold!! 😂🤣

[@GabeGettinRich]

Good one

[@chinacymbal17]

Damn that’s funny!

[@JambonJovii]

"Just bought my daughter a house!" *with a huge smile on his face* 10000% backing Dan for that comment alone! Dad Goals!!!

[@timkruse9912]

ong, wholesome asf

[@goblinkruxx9207]

@@politicomans3123 Heated?

[@MARALAGO2024]

Youre a virgin!

[@mokhlisali8591]

When he said that it broke my heart cos I know he will never win that fight.

[@JambonJovii]

@@politicomans3123 aye sure, the kinda people that are into politics are renowned hard lad alpha males... Have a word with yerself, you absolute Bore-us Johnson.

[@ST-tf4sq]

This dude is so likable, and so much respect for taking on Islam 💪🏻 gl

[@IIOver9000]

I cant make up my mind who to root for theyre both awesome dudes, gonna be a spectacle for sure

[@IIOver9000]

@Adolfthejewbaka _ disagree completely but cool

[@RSFC23]

He kos Islam in the third

[@RSFC23]

Y’all heard it here

[@vikingmindset11]

@@RSFC23 nice call I just went into future and Islam looses by decision

[@twuandixon8675]

If Dan wins this he's gonna become a massive star, absolutely loveable dude and fully deserves it.

[@backpacker2773]

When* 😬

[@poatan6304]

@@backpacker2773 that's the spirit ❤️

[@mohamedali2132]

Either way it goes Dan is very skillful and well respected hope he wins this fight

[@account-pb2df]

@Cha Borz jeez we get it you're a small angry man who loves russians 😂

[@miso1995srb]

@Cha Borz Guys I am from the future, Islam is gonna maul Dan for 14 and a half minutes and then Dan by a left hook(er) sleeps Islam

[@liamfromnz]

as a kiwi. its so refreshing to hear a brother talk like this. just humble, and straight to the point. best of luck bro

[@MitchJohnson0110]

@kc korea also a bird, and people from new zealand

[@ChiefLunar]

Good guy but damn his career ain’t looking too hot man.

[@MitchJohnson0110]

@kc korea I'm not sure but Kiwi birds are native to New Zealand and Kiwi fruit is a crop grown there so

[@MitchJohnson0110]

@@ChiefLunar how did you come to that conclusion lol

[@ChiefLunar]

@@MitchJohnson0110 My man, you can’t be that naive. Hooker went from PPV main card for Connor mcgregor to pre lims fighting a no name in 1 fight. He’s a warrior but that’s all he is. Just a simple lad, willing to take a lot of punishment, taking fights to fill in for fighters, etc… Islam is going to smesh this guy. Islam is going to win the belt one day. This is a stepping stone fight for Islam to really put his name out there. 20-1, dudes a savage. Cousin of Khabib, same dagistani wrestling, is even called the new Khabib with better striking.

[@ShowseeTravels]

Dan Hooker is such a cool guy, it hurts me a little to watch him fight... it's like watching a friend that you would rather give or take the ass whipping for. Godspeed Dan

[@jerryclark9018]

well spoken !

[@sonny9493]

Dan's a great guy but I wouldnt fight Islam for him haha

[@khunter8757]

That's a great way to describe it! I feel the same way about Hooker as well. I actually watched his last fight peeking thru my fingers lol.

[@gmorkins6006]

Same he's really likeable, hard to not root for him.

[@BlackStar-ff2kn]

Dustin Nearly beat khabib. Dan went toe to toe with Dustin, he'll be ok.

[@sportsfan_91]

Dan has the mindset of guys who usually pull of the huge upsets. Not saying he's gonna win but this should be a banger

[@kennethgibson1092]

He is a killer og

[@nigellewis2132]

I love to see him fight.... And I want him to win sooooo baaaaddddddd.

[@Benlikesstuff]

Like Holly Holm vs Rousey

[@tristandavis6060]

@Danny Carvajal guys..... Dan is Finished....

[@mr.fufucudlypoops8207]

If dan wins this he's absolutely fighting the winner of dustin vs Charles. Same for Islam. Islam vs Charles and dan vs poirier 2 would both be absolute bangers.

[@1gbuzzin]

UFC flying Dan’s family out to get situated in Vegas that’s dope

[@darioflores7306]

Pretty much Dan is flying them im pretty sure it’s Dan but u don’t have proof of that so idk

[@basicdefaultchannelname]

Ya, now his kids get to grow up in a digusting american culture with a national drug addiction epidemic. The UFC is soooo nice for uprooting his kids lives and moving them to the tar pit that is vegas. Sad stuff man.

[@01prabin]

@@basicdefaultchannelname lol 😆

[@thatindiandude4602]

@@basicdefaultchannelname Man, it's good to see you rooting for Dan and your cents about America? So wholesome.

[@RVLIEK5]

@@basicdefaultchannelname let alone the gambling environment..

[@levone8958]

"What do I benefit do I get from sitting here and convincing people that I'm gonna win" Dan makes himself more likable every day

[@poatan6304]

Totally

[@McGregorsplumbingservices2]

lol

[@edwinmercado5723]

Dan is a very smart dude knows how to put people in their place without being offensive.

[@alvarocastillo6840]

"I'm thoroughly enjoying the storyline as it is" Us too, Dan. Get the W!

[@duncle1253]

This is a variant Dan

[@McGregorsplumbingservices2]

no

[@markhendry7084]

Dan might be the most likeable fighter since Bobby Knuckles. Maybe Wonderboy in there.

[@erich1380]

Wonderboy outside of the cage yes but he's been one half of ALOT of really boring fights

[@isaacjimenez9453]

@@erich1380 facts

[@ko2ni]

Yes 👍🏽 Just throw in GSP and the list is complete

[@TheLeadHook]

@@erich1380 because he fights grapplers

[@erich1380]

@@TheLeadHook so it's always a grapplers fault when a fight is boring? Usman Covington was incredible and it was the divisions two best wrestlers.. yes the wrestling skills cancel themselves out but still. Wrestlers can still bang

[@dustinkilburn]

Dan has the best energy. Like a kid at recess or something. Reallyyyyy hoping he pulls it off

[@chadmcbrad]

Nah fake laugh

[@MARALAGO2024]

Youre a virgin

[@TheRubberMatch]

I think this fight is 50/50. Islam is extremely overrated

[@MARALAGO2024]

@@TheRubberMatch Youre an extreme virgin to the sport and a casual for those typed words.

[@mariolobos7120]

@زید Islam is not khabib , he’s not as aggressive or mean like khabib , he’s cardio MIGHT be a alittle suspect in 5 rounds , his chin or will is not like khabib , hooker has a legit 60\40 chance

[@ThiHaGadgets]

"He puts my pants on like I put my pants on". Similar thing said by Jon Jones before or after fighting Shogun. Shogun was scary and ruthless at that time and he was regarded like untouchable. Jon Jones pulled him down to human level and tamed him. I wish Dan Hooker all the best!

[@Ritalie]

Dan is a real fighter, and he isn't afraid to throw leather and take damage. That's the type of mindset that can be a champion level fighter. He is 1 or 2 fights away from actually being in a title fight again. He could win a title at any time. His fight with Poirier was really close.

[@somdutroy]

I actually think Dan has a good chance. Islam stands long enough and if Ramos can drop him, Hooker could surely do so too.

[@oussamat612]

hooker is no Jon jones tho he's good but not Jones level

[@ThiHaGadgets]

@@somdutroy Yeah but hopefully he just doesn't rely on one knee.

[@ThiHaGadgets]

@@oussamat612 Mentality is there though.

[@khunter8757]

I loved this dude the first fight I saw even before he said a word. He's a killer!!! He can lose ten straight and it wouldn't change the fact that he's a true fighter.

[@drastro8458]

Dan is the man with the plan hope he gets the W

[@theman00653]

Don't worry he will get L

[@dominickd16]

Couldn’t even beat barboza. Just take the L.

[@queen.la.queefa]

@@dominickd16 barboza is a savage where’s your head at

[@rik2034]

Anything can happen in the fight game

[@jayeshh1368]

@@dominickd16 you probably aren’t a long time fan of the fight game if you underestimate barboza

[@REDANDSILVER741]

For all the shit Dana and the UFC get. They are really taking care of Dan. Let’s acknowledge good things when it happens.

[@jaymac7203]

@Jon Thor Yeah because people click on random links. Lol

[@maxt3311]

What has Dana and the ufc done for him?

[@calebbryant8550]

@@maxt3311 Paid him nicely. Man just bought his daughter a house. Not Dana's fault that none of the other fighters know how to budget.

[@datnotfunny5168]

@@calebbryant8550 they are feeding him to the wolves and know he’s going to get dragged… it’s compensation for ending his career

[@craigman7262]

If you a top star that puts on a show for sure. Why wouldn't u wanna take care of him.

[@zwei2084]

"I just bought my daughter a house" really puts this fight into perspective

[@getintheflask]

Especially if he buys one in Auckland, probably most expensive city to buy in world

[@maxt3311]

@@getintheflask what😂

[@martinvalencia6141]

@@maxt3311 Auckland ain't cheap atleast the nice part isn't

[@getintheflask]

@@maxt3311 I checked google and it's apparently 6th most expensive city to buy property in

[@melancholymartialarts7095]

@@getintheflask he bought his house in the states

[@laurynasurmulevicius6981]

Dan: ''He puts his pants on like me'' Vettori: ''We don't do that over here''

[@TheDjcj619]

LMAOOOO 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@adarshramanujapuram3264]

I’m so happy that Dan will meet his family as soon as he gets back from the fight 👏🏻👌🏻😃

[@Tahan_117]

I’m really rooting for him, the UFC needs more fighters like him. Real inspirational the way he took the fight!

[@Refresh636]

The ufc needs more popular fighters to do this or fighters ranked 1 - 15

[@Sam-ng3of]

Took it for the money and to avoid quarantine btw

[@ryanenats9305]

@Cha Borz another Islam nut hugger .. haha you’re such a great cheerleader

[@tomascortes4698]

i´m loving Dan more every day

[@Ab-pj8hh]

happy to see him get more and more air time!

[@ChiefLunar]

Casual

[@JasonWhittle1]

So glad he didn't retire after the Chandler fight.

[@gr7927]

Fuck else would he have done? coached mma, struggled to pay bills and never really retire? Yeah he’s game but sadly he kinda has to be

[@sumcallmejesus]

He said he had no other options to make money

[@candincsoy9061]

Hopefully he gets a rematch with Chandler one day!

[@Thawhid]

@@candincsoy9061 he will at this rate. Even if he Loses to Islam he'll stay in the top 10 lol

[@OdinsDadd]

@@jaliscogrill8519 No its not at all.

[@Hetheringtonn]

Good to see our boys from NZ getting so much love on the world stage!

[@derekbetz3354]

It’s unfortunate that guys like this don’t become the face of the sport. Complete commitment to fighting and martial arts, despite having to distance himself from his family. Much respect, Dan!!

[@timterrell2554]

It's because it's not marketable. Being likable and commendable doesn't make for good marketing. No one is buying tickets because you're likable. Conor McGregor is far from likable and look at his success.

[@kaydembennett450]

@@timterrell2554 sure he's treated fondly in Ireland, one of their favorite sons no doubt

[@timterrell2554]

@@kaydembennett450 That's one country lol, what about the rest of the world?

[@kpcart]

You still agree with your comment? The guy has turned out to be complete scum

[@CDSRB]

It has nothing to do with being marketable he’s just not good enough, no one wants to see him fight

[@tttremendousss]

I'm a simple man.. I see Dan Hooker... I click

[@jonnystore]

Hope he doesn’t put his pants on like Vettori 😂🤦‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@aaronjovanovic9636]

Good call, that shit was so laughable 😂

[@twuandixon8675]

😂🤣

[@j.j.9796]

@Philthy Casual Dude yes🤣I can’t believe nobody on Vettori’s team warned him about it

[@sherifnabil9663]

Dan discovered later that Islam in fact does put his pants on different than he does.

[@troy6636]

💡🙏🇺🇸 Some people just have the knack to say the right thing at the right time and interview very well 💯🤷 That would be Dan Hooker 💪 So Humble but yet extremely confident and true to himself 🙏 Can’t wait for the fight and I’m am pulling for you 👊🏻

[@kiezersosay49]

Hell yeah dan! I garuntee Dan's getting some good rounds in if he's working with mike pyle... Mike's a highly underrated fighter and probably an even better coach. Shout out to pyle!

[@leksandars.4017]

Thinking of a Hooker - Gaethje matchup gives me goosebumps, hope they make that happen in the future

[@fazeshot9838]

i think that fight would end just like James Vick Vs Justin Gaethje, but it's still an exciting matchup; that's for sure!

[@elcaliforniano7411]

I think so after he beats islam. And chandler looses to Justin 💪🤞

[@madgavin7568]

@@elcaliforniano7411 Hooker beating Islam is not a given. Its the toughest of both men's careers.

[@Prosadko22]

@@fazeshot9838 both of them fought and knocked out James Vick, so your comment doesn't really say anything

[@fazeshot9838]

@@Prosadko22 it wouldn't be saying anything if mma math was 100% accurate (which it isn't, in case you didn't know)

[@adamirish25]

I would love for him to win this fight. If dan puts him away, that’s a big statement. He will definitely be in the picture for a title shot.

[@jontong2804]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWGciXuaj82nias

[@Nemi9]

Man I'm so stoke for this fight. Dan's personality is so genuine man.

[@pucksandpints3090]

Dan Hooker...one of the coolest guys in the UFC

[@industrialsunshine3463]

@Cha Borz okay? He’s still cool asf

[@enkabepka11]

Dan is a genuinely, great, family guy. Hopefully he wins cause he deserves it more, for sure✊

[@jmbooth02]

Neither deserves it more

[@2ndAveScents]

Just cuz you like him more doesn’t mean he deserves it more, that’s a bit unfair to Islam who has a family too. I’m sure like Dan he works just as hard at his craft

[@kevinporter1832]

Whats not to like about dan hooker ?seriously the guy shows up to fight , doesn't duck anyone ,and is genuinely a good dude

[@abderrahmanelbakkali190]

How does he deserve it more? 😂

[@tarci2994]

Islam a guy who fought anyone offered deserves it just as much.

[@ismaieladen4814]

For a second I thought Dan Hooker was fighting this week and not next week at fight island 😅🤦‍♂️

[@psychopaul508]

Dan would fight this week an next week given the chance

[@tupacshakur4446]

@@psychopaul508 faxxxxxxx

[@hammadrehman1857]

@@psychopaul508 Lol. Was dodging Makhacev before he got to number 5.

[@hammadrehman1857]

@the eagle has fallen What are you. Head of clowns 🤡

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

@@hammadrehman1857 yeah getting top 5 by beating Thiago Moises.. a real world beater

[@thatsgoodmoney3485]

Great fighter, great guy, let’s go may the best man win

[@Bigbuggin]

Never meddem

[@AndreiThaFish]

Ok elias Theodorou

[@khunter8757]

Dan's doing this fight for his family. He knows the consequence of taking this fight and he put his family's future ahead of his personal dreams. I'm glad Dana tries to take care of those who are willing to save his fight cards.

[@yuckesh]

"You wanna fight Islam?" "Yea cool" BRO HOOKER IS THE REAL BMF NO CAPPP

[@axel_adams4988]

Dan Hooker just seems so calm and happy through this fight camp... *He might some tricks up his sleeve for Islam*

[@kingk7884]

His only chance is a KO. Else hooker will be ragdolled

[@queen.la.queefa]

@@kingk7884 duno about getting ragdolled. maybe out wrestled. hopefully a knee up the middle to remove islam’s teeth

[@dvrkmvztxr9636]

@@queen.la.queefa islam doesn't rly go for doubles like khabib so that'll be harder

[@mycologybytycology]

It's a fight, anything can happen. Islam is good, but he's no khabib.

[@BAGPULAINTAT]

of course he is happy , he is going in a fight with a losing mentality, got paid and nobody will say nothing to him

[@salmanwaheed8475]

Loyal to khabib routing for Islam comes with it but its so hard to rout against this guys props to Dan hopefully we get to see a great fight

[@salmanwaheed8475]

@kc korea okay thank you 😊 come again

[@JimmySlopJR]

@kc korea you should watch boxing instead MMA is not for you

[@JimmySlopJR]

@kc korea So have I buddy, I’m not new either. I never said you were wrong about his frame re read your comment. You don’t appreciate grappling as much as striking was all I clearly alluded to. Don’t need to insult people who don’t agree with you, someone who has watched this sport for a decade shouldn’t be that sensitive to a different opinion on it right?

[@JimmySlopJR]

@kc korea I get your point. Usman vs khabib would be interesting. He likely will come back one day maybe even at welterweight. Only time will tell. But to answer your question off the top of my head maybe Rumble cutting around 60 pounds, dont remember how badly it affected him though

[@JimmySlopJR]

@kc korea I also never said you don’t know about mma, just maybe that you dont like it as much, but I stand corrected. Take that point for the round of debate

[@Thomasdarya]

I really want Dan to get the upset

[@armageddonmma8907]

Same Islam is boring to watch and honestly feels like an inferior version of Khabib

[@fayaz5960]

@@armageddonmma8907 you guys can morn about wrestlers that they are boring but they know how to get it done against strikers especially a one dimensional striker like hooker.

[@armageddonmma8907]

@@fayaz5960 I don't think Wrestlers/grapplers are boring as I love Colby, Matt Hughes and Oliveria, I think ISLAM is boring

[@fayaz5960]

@@armageddonmma8907 islam is the least hit fighter in ufc he's very calculated so he don't look good on the eye but his strategy works like a peach.

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

@@fayaz5960 hooker has submission wins on his record and uses his wrestling... far from one dimensional. Stupid comment, actually watch fights

[@thelikebutton6830]

Always enjoy Hooker’s interviews. Such a cool guy. Just speaks like he’s talking to the boys.

[@dallas4573]

So humble, he represents everything new zealanders are known for go well brother 🤙🏾

[@chuckymangione8642]

Expect the Maoris 😂

[@martianmilktvofficial]

God I hope Dan wins! Gotta support my fellow kiwi

[@martianmilktvofficial]

@Cha Borz well that was fucking dramatic

[@cornpop21]

everyone wants dan to win

[@calvincalvin3132]

not I. I want Islam to fight the top guys to see how good he really is

[@WhiteRose-CODM]

Apart from all the people who want Islam to win.

[@sukhdevr3489]

@@calvincalvin3132 Dan is one of the top guys tbh. He's a very good fighter.

[@Jack_80]

@@sukhdevr3489 he came so close to finishing dustin at the end of the 2nd round

[@danijaldblr3388]

Except the whole muslim World and whole of Former soviet union LoL.

[@danwhythough]

Win or lose the answer to the last question was perfect. That is how you get into someone’s head without saying anything disrespectful.

[@cookazor]

@@hammadrehman1857 ok mr hypnosis

[@thatindiandude4602]

@@hammadrehman1857 I mean, your butthurt reply means he is got in your head. So he is doing something right.

[@KoroDub]

@@hammadrehman1857 I went to your KZbin account but it has no content. Surely you would want to promote these "Books" you have written right?

[@hammadrehman1857]

@@thatindiandude4602 El o El. Just don’t delete your comment after hooker gets the treatment.

[@hammadrehman1857]

@@KoroDub i said i ve written them. I never said i published them, you self-assuming clown 🤡

[@charleseggebrecht6754]

Hooker is probably the most media accessible fighter. I love how he is building his brand because his personality is so likeable

[@aarondouglas8053]

This dudes a savage, that’s why he gave Poirier one of his hardest fights.

[@astoryas5837]

Yeah it’s insane to see that fight and know how close Dan was to finishing one of the best lightweights of all time in the second round.

[@jcdenton4435]

Best five round war during the pendemic era, hands down.

[@Jacketz123]

He seems in very good spirits, lots of respect for both guys and can’t wait for the fight!

[@Juk3n]

The way the UFC is taking care of Dan is wholesome AF. Dude deserves it, he's willing to do the damn thing at the drop of a hat.

[@Starvin_Marvin138]

I'm kinda feeling like there's a lot of Khabib fans (myself) that were gonna go for Islam but now I'm kinda rooting for Dan Hooker to pull off a stunner

[@osmannaeemrana]

Speak for yourself not for khabib fans. We definitely want to see Islam makhachev maul this dude with 10 losses.

[@alhaymon4539]

@@osmannaeemrana Didn’t Islam get ktfo by a journey man lol? Why are you trying to bring down another fighter for having losses?

[@osmannaeemrana]

@@alhaymon4539 Islam has only 1 loss and that was 7 years ago. He is impressive 20-1. Dan has double digit 10 losses. Do the math yourself. October 30th Dan will get his 11th L.

[@alhaymon4539]

@@osmannaeemrana 20 wins and his biggest win is a washed up Gleison Tibau. Dan would also have 20 wins if he fought that opposition.

[@osmannaeemrana]

@@alhaymon4539 nah Dan is in his rightful place with 10 losses. This is where he belongs . Come October 30th when Dan will get that special Dagestani smeshing.

[@DoubleDOwnage]

Dan is like "People say he's the next Khabib, but I never fought Khabib, so maybe I'm the next Khabib"

[@m.r.a7992]

Fight and become just another victim like khabib s previous opponents 😉

[@jcdenton4435]

That's a pretty big claim

[@DoubleDOwnage]

@@jcdenton4435 I think that's the point, he's trying to say how overstated saying Islam is the next Khabib is.

[@jcdenton4435]

@@DoubleDOwnage What a Shame

[@DoubleDOwnage]

@@jcdenton4435 why? Islam is the future, uncrowded champ right now. This defeat will age well.

[@DG-vh3xf]

His whole left side of his face shows the wars he’s been in. Salute mate!

[@scottr640]

Recent sparring id say

[@StuffAndMemes]

Sorry khabib but I’m rooting for dan instead of your boy. I feel like he might not win lol but I’m still pulling for him

[@jaymac7203]

@Jon Thor Why have you spammed this so many times?

[@KD-kl4sx]

@Jay Mac Because he’s a virgin and has no life

[@romxxii]

@@jaymac7203 weird because it's not even a video on his channel. Unless this is like one of his side channels or something.

[@jimbolane6994]

@@romxxii don't click on the links, they can make it look like a KZbin link but it will steal passwords, it can have viruses, and can find your ip.

[@mickdon267]

Really Like Dan Hooker seems like a good Dude Hope he Wins The Hang Man 👌

[@michaelmiramontes6348]

@Seydou Kone why do you think Islam is invincible he already error’d in one of his fights. He can’t keep his hands up and got KO’d anything can happen he’s not khabib

[@michaelmiramontes6348]

@Seydou Kone he got slept lol that was his error lol People need to stop thinking he’s unbeatable which is also another reason people are looking past hooker

[@madgavin7568]

@@michaelmiramontes6348 Islam was just 24 when he lost in his second UFC fight. That was over 6 years ago, its ancient history and not relevant today.

[@cairocairo4898]

@Seydou Kone put ur money where ur mouth is then buddy. Ill be laughing when u lose it because islam decides to kiss hookers infamous knee

[@osmannaeemrana]

@@michaelmiramontes6348 Dan hooker has double digit 10 losses and Islam makhachev has only 1. Tf are you talking about? Islam makhachev will maul this dude with 10 losses.

[@gerrybess8928]

waaaar Hooker! You got this! Put a stop to the hype train, you are the perfect man to do it!

[@hozza0411]

@Cha Borz lmfao nice joke

[@amehdi5577]

Dan gotta be up there as one of the most likeable guys on the roster right up there with holloway and whittaker. Seems like the best kinda guy to have around

[@thejam69]

What about the NMF? You forgot him!

[@amehdi5577]

@@thejam69 he's washed now sadly but yeah him too

[@palmer6266]

love how people are showing love to Dan.. He's a great guy.

[@mnhick86]

Love Hooker, such a likable guy who has worked for everything he has and all the ups and downs in this dudes career and he's still grinding.

[@jivadaya6439]

Always a pleasure listening to and watching Dan

[@twuandixon8675]

@Jon Thor what a loser.

[@iAmLiki_]

Good luck the bro.. Meke for staying humble and professional, no excuses. And not downing Islam. Going to be a Meke fight.. Leeessh Goo!!

[@rahimshakur7358]

I'm glad Islam showed that there are levels to this......he made Dan light work.

[@demeter_3696]

I luv his personality, he is such a humble respectful person, would luv too see him champion one day.

[@tariqfaki7217]

Dan has a super cool personality he's so likeable ....goodluck for fight 👍

[@johns7780]

I've been against Dan every fight he's had but he's grown on me. So many wars and so much heart. This time I'll be cheering, let's go! 👊🏻👊🏻

[@roganjoshkrishna2950]

Jeez, I can’t believe he’s taking a fight like this on just one month’s notice. Hope he pulls it off 🤞

[@mokhlisali8591]

Blind hope is unhealthy

[@roganjoshkrishna2950]

@@mokhlisali8591 Hardly blind, Dan has the tools to pull this off

[@fahadus]

Isn't 4 weeks a full camp though?

[@roganjoshkrishna2950]

@@fahadus For a high level opponent or a title fight, you’d ideally want 8 to 10, especially if it’s 5 rounds.

[@joshthurston7204]

Happy for Dan . Born and Raised here in Vegas, glad to have him here 💪🏼 love watching him fight 👊

[@Synthetic-Rabbit]

Dan could catch him with a knee... I'm rooting for Dan, man... In all honesty too, Islam hasn't really fought anyone highly ranked or what I would consider to be some of the better guys in the UFC.

[@darkpath6674]

you really think islam is that dumb he's no ben askren wake up people dan is gonna lose badly respect to him tho

[@madgavin7568]

Islam won't be shooting takedowns that leave him open for knees. He prefers to utilize trips in the clinch and would rather risk getting caught in a guillotine than by a knee. Also, what is Islam supposed to do? You're giving him criticism for not fighting anyone highly ranked and then he takes a high risk fight against Dan Hooker? I can't help but think you all want Islam to lose so you can all gloat and shout "hype train derailed!"

[@hmsp7799]

You can only wish and hope for it but deep down inside you know it’s impossible

[@Synthetic-Rabbit]

@@hmsp7799 Nothing is a certainty. You guys are all pretty cocky over a fighter who hasn't fought anyone half way decent except Drew Dober.

[@Synthetic-Rabbit]

Also, Islam's circle is blowing so much smoke up this guys ass. The best guy he's beat is Drew Dober lol. You can almost feel how desperately his sycophants are at trying to inflate his ego and build up his mental confidence.

[@bjstamina]

People forget what Hooker did to Gilbert Burns. Go watch that fight again and how quick he knocked him out, also nearly choked him in the same fight. That fight is ageing pretty well

[@thedabbingpug]

Dan makes me proud to be a kiwi and train at CKB

[@johnnymact]

I love this dude

[@Sam-ng3of]

I luh you

[@elikneepkens6454]

You the man Dan , wishing you all the best for the fight prep and the fight brother. Get this W for all the kiwis that got your back brother 🇳🇿

[@ragnarlothbrok3948]

Dan v. Porier is still one of the greatest fights in UFC history. So underrated when people talk high level fights.

[@jf7075]

facts

[@darebear4058]

turns out islam puts on his pants 2 legs at a time. actual black Air Force one energy

[@veebee69]

DAN HOOKER WITH THE BDE AT THE END 👊

[@MichaelDavidFinn]

Both fighters are First of All: Nice guys! Good characters, positive images, and remarkable at what they do! It’s good even for Hollywood’s ridiculous standards! One guy, Russian & Muslim, the other White Anglo-Saxon Protestant, but both good hearted smiling MMA fighters that will show the world that WE ARE ONE! Good luck to both!

[@jontong2804]

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[@illiadmcswain3956]

Lol!😆 Russians are Caucasian!

[@mahirdaiyan1784]

@@illiadmcswain3956 Islam is not less white than Dan.

[@KoreanRambo]

@@illiadmcswain3956 Lol! 😂 Caucasian is a very obsolete classification of race. In Dagestan, there are the Avars, Dargins, Kumyks, Lezgins, Laks, Azerbaijanis, Tabasarans, Russians, Chechens, Nogais, Aghuls, Rutuls, and Tsakhurs.

[@twuandixon8675]

"white angko Saxon protestant........" 😂😂🤣 What the absolute fark lol

[@stephgoodman7687]

This guy is wholesome af & a great fighter on top of that. Loving his attitude, and positivity- he seems very grateful. Turning me into a fan! A great ambassador for the sport 👍

[@tuibarrett7748]

What a legend 🙌 the Hangman always delivers

[@fisicoh6670]

The real bmfer

[@jarethozb07]

I'm ashamed to say when I first saw this guy I took an instant dislike to him for no real reason at all (apart from I think, I wanted him to lose against Miller) But every time I've seen him fight, interviewed or just talking my opinion of him has gone up and up, every single time. He is awesome. He seems like a genuine, funny, laid back, "Glass half full" look on the bright side kind of bloke. I feel really bad for my instant dislike and wrong snap judgement and I am now a huge Dan Hooker fan.

[@Bladehdhd]

Can’t wait For These fights! so much respect for You and your team. You got this 💯 Percent. 🇨🇦 🇳🇿

[@madushanka5159]

So what

[@HarrisonFord11]

You can’t not like Dan. I love all interviews and he always comes to fight.

[@bultronlagore4932]

Very classy Interview. People that know anything about MMA or Fighting in general know there are absolutely no “DEFINITES” in MMA because anything can happen. Both professional fighters have the skills to beat one another. For the people that wanna try and argue this fact (There is always some casual trying argue against basic fight logic) I say to you: “Have you never heard of or seen an upset in a fight before where the underdog beats the favorite??” as this is the prime example that anything can happen. There is nothing wrong with having a favorite to win but to say that one fighter will 100% definitely win and the other fighter has ZERO chance at winning is a very ignorant assumption. I wish both fighters the best and can’t wait to see the fight.

[@RVLIEK5]

We need Gaethje vs Hooker or Poirier vs Hooker 2

[@eat_my_boloz3422]

Dan has variety, options and gears to switch to. I'm backing kiwi all day though assured I'll be well entertained no matter the outcome. Great match up.

[@SemajResarf]

Chur

[@TinekaJasonPalmer]

Chur chur

[@roycostilla3104]

Yeah nah bro, just remember what happened with Chandler

[@sonny9493]

Bruuuuu

[@1KQ_]

Your name crack me tf up bro 🤣 these American gunts won't get it

[@nickotten1358]

I’d really like to see Hooker win this one. Just because he got caught by Chandler doesn’t mean he’s a chump. Hookers a bad dude and can give anyone in the division a run for their money. Look at the Porier fight…..

[@illiadmcswain3956]

Chandler is no chump, no shame in losing to him...Islam is lucky he's not fighting Chandler...Dan's got as good a chance as anyone. Islam's first real challenge.

[@mahirdaiyan1784]

@@illiadmcswain3956 Islam would beat Chandler easier way than he would do Hooker. Chandler wouldn't even try to get in Islam's way. Mind it!

[@twuandixon8675]

@@illiadmcswain3956 agreed I think Islam gets absolutely manhandled by Chandler I don't even nearly see the Khabib comparisons he's like a Blaydes lol Blaydes the boring blanket.

[@twuandixon8675]

@@mahirdaiyan1784 it's actually cringe how desperate Arabs are about khabib and Islam lol.

[@ramonsalazar32]

khabib and islam are not arab dumb dumb india, iran , south asian muslims countries are not arab

[@rus1844]

Lost in the first round 😅

[@emirguy]

That smile in the beginning... dude is doing good you can just tell!!!! God bless him!!!

[@coachsteelefinance]

9 min mark...Dan soo happy, he whispering on interviews 🤣 Dude is different

[@Sourcepowa]

Dan just might pull it off ! 🏆

[@aldriquesjacobs892]

All the best for him. I want him to win. Maybe he ko's Islam by knees to the face or something. Islam is just so good

[@mokhlisali8591]

That is literally impossible

[@Sourcepowa]

@@mokhlisali8591 Yes and The Titanic was unsinkable.

[@P-V-H]

@@mokhlisali8591 hopefully you have your life savings on Islam then?

[@oussamat612]

@@P-V-H he probably doesn't gamble at all he's muslim

[@jamesy1]

John morgan gets a pinger when he asks a question and the person laughs, can tell the his chins wobbling how excited he is

[@filasocks1]

Hahahaha

[@routercoach]

Dan: He puts his pants on like I put my pants on.... *Proceeds to stand up showing he's not wearing any pants*

[@petercharalampopoulos7180]

First 10 seconds is Dan Hooker acting like a nervous child it's so cute lol

[@SaintsCheat]

How can anyone not like this guy?! He is so humble and honestly reminds me of Wonderboy 👌🏼

[@Entourage9mofo]

Chur brother Dan! Mauri Ora!!!!!

[@sharkfinstickers9805]

too easy for Islam

[@joshuapatrick682]

I’ve always liked and respected Dan I just wish he took more time after Poirier because he obviously wasn’t ready in the Chandler fight.

[@nickkelly3199]

Should have taken a year off after that war

[@sergeantfirstclassb4998]

I couldn’t be happier for Dan! So pumped for him and CKB.

[@tintintyrion1858]

Man see the glow in this guy just now can tell he's loving the wya things have turned for the better.I hope he does pull it off he's more than capable and just a straight up good guy 🤜🤛