Dan Hooker’s recent victory against Jalin Turner at UFC 290 has left fans in awe of his toughness and resilience.  During a post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Hooker casually downplayed the severity of his injury, stating, “It’s just a scratch, we’ll have to see.”

This nonchalant response only added to the perception of Hooker’s incredible toughness and ability to endure despite facing physical challenges. Following his split decision win in Las Vegas, Hooker took to social media to provide an update on the injury he sustained during the fight. And it has sparked admiration from fans!

Dan Hooker shares an update on his ‘scratch’, and fans are stunned

To further showcase the extent of his injury, Hooker shared an X-ray image of his injured hand on Twitter. The post also featured a photo of himself and Turner in the hospital, with the caption “Hespec.” The display of camaraderie between the two fighters and Hooker’s resilience in the face of injury garnered praise and admiration from fans.

Fans flooded the comments section with messages of support and awe for Hooker’s determination and fighting spirit.

Many referenced his post-fight speech, highlighting his mental fortitude and tenacity.

Some fans even called for a post-fight bonus to be awarded, recognizing the extraordinary effort and heart displayed by both fighters during their intense bout.

While others inquired if the fracture was a “clean-break” and what is the prognosis for the fighter.

Other fans called out the fight for being a war and the viewing spectacle that it provided for the audience.

While others added their own humorous takes on the occasion, still referencing Hooker’s post-fight interview.

And still, some gave advice that might not be medically sound but is still filled with good humor and acknowledged the fighter’s toughness and grit.

As evidenced by the reactions above, fans were genuinely impressed by the toughness on display. The fans were grateful for an incredible fight. And most of the comments were filled with support, goodwill, and general respect for the toughness of Dan Hooker and Jalin Turner.

Hooker and Turner were originally supposed to fight at UFC 285

It’s important to note that Hooker’s hand injury holds significance due to the history of his matchup with Turner. Originally scheduled to fight at UFC 285 in March, Hooker had to withdraw from the bout due to a hand injury sustained during training. His replacement, Mateusz Gamrot, stepped in to face Turner instead.

This victory against Turner marks Hooker’s second consecutive win in the Octagon. Prior to UFC 290, Hooker secured a memorable body-kick TKO victory over Claudio Puelles in the second round. This further solidified his position in the highly competitive lightweight division.

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Now that Hooker’s injury is confirmed and he will be out of action for at least a while, fans will eagerly await Hooker’s return to the Octagon. With his recent victory and display of unwavering toughness, Hooker continues to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression in the world of mixed martial arts.

Let us know in the comments below when will ‘The Hangman’ return to the Octagon and who do you think he should fight next.

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