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Dan Hooker asks for fight with Arman Tsarukyan after UFC 305 win: ‘I’m gonna smash his face’

Dan Hooker asks for fight with Arman Tsarukyan after UFC 305 win: 'I'm gonna smash his face' Now riding an impressive three-fight winning spree off the back of his split decision win over perennial contender, Mateusz…

Now riding an impressive three-fight winning spree off the back of his split decision win over perennial contender, Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305 over the course of the weekend, stalwart lightweight, Dan Hooker has called his shot for a matchup with top challenger, Arman Tsarukyan next.

Hooker, who is likely set to crack the top-5 rankings at the lightweight limit off the back of his split judging win over Polish talent, Gamrot over the course of the weekend at UFC 305 – staked his claim for a whole bunch of opponents next.

Outworking the former two-weight KSW gold holder, Gamrot over the course of three rounds ‘Downunder’, City Kickboxing staple, Hooker called for a fight with symbolic BMF champion, Max Holloway, as well as former champions, Charles Oliveira, and Conor McGregor to boot.

Dan Hooker calls for Arman Tsarukyan fight after UFC 305

Furthermore, weighing up a potential fight with top-contender, Tsarukyan – who has missed out on his own title re-run with an injured Islam Makhachev, Hooker boldly vowed to “smash” the Armenian if they meet in the future.

“I couldn’t care less, I like even all of them, bro,” Dan Hooker told The Mac Life. “Even Arman (Tsarukyan). I said to Hunter (Campbell), I said to Sean (Shelby), I’d like to fight Arman because yeah, screw it. You know?”

“…I said I hate the prick,” Dan Hooker said of Tsarukyan. “I told Hunter, I said, ‘I’m gonna smash his face…’ And I said ‘I hate the dog…” He’s a prick, he’s been talking sh*t for years.”

With his win against Gamrot, Auckland native, Hooker lands his third consecutive victory, following a prior judging win over fellow contender, Jalin Turner, and a body kick knockout win over Peruvian contender, Claudio Puelles.

Dan Hooker Admits McGregor Callout Intended To ‘Snake’ Michael Chandler: ‘He Waits All That Time & Conor Fights Me Anyway…’

Dan Hooker delivered one of the stand out performances at UFC 305 to ascend up the lightweight division by beating Mateusz Gamrot. It’s been some time since “The Hangman” was in the mix at the top of the 155-pound weight class but that is certainly the case after he pulled off the underdog win over […]

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Dan Hooker delivered one of the stand out performances at UFC 305 to ascend up the lightweight division by beating Mateusz Gamrot.

It’s been some time since “The Hangman” was in the mix at the top of the 155-pound weight class but that is certainly the case after he pulled off the underdog win over one of the top contenders.

In his post-fight interview following the Fight of the Night clash, Hooker spoke about the number of exciting options that he now wants to chase down after this win.

Part of his declaration to the matchmakers sitting cage side included Conor McGregor, which took some by surprise.

“Look at me now! I want them all brother! I want the BMF, I want Conor McGregor, I want a title eliminator, I want everything brother! I want it all Sean, I want it all Hunter!”

Dan Hooker Explains “Troll” Motivation Behind Conor McGregor Call Out

In a post-fight interview with TheMacLife, Hooker explained why he chose to mention McGregor’s name inside the Octagon after getting his hand raised.

Of course, McGregor is still the biggest fight out there across the entire sport, let alone the lightweight division, which means he often gets called out and has done for nearly a decade.

Hooker’s call to namedrop “The Notorious” wasn’t necessarily financially motivated, though that is a huge incentive for trying to get this fight.

He said that this decision was made more because he thinks it would be hilarious to get this fight instead of McGregor being welcomed back to the UFC by Michael Chandler, which fans have waited so long to see at this point.

Hooker was defeated by Chandler back when “Iron” Mike made his UFC debut in 2021 so taking the biggest fight of his career away from him would be sweet revenge.

“I didn’t necessarily call him out, I just said like, because I am absolute troll, so it’s like the biggest troll move you could do of all time is to snake that fight off Chandler. Like he waits all that time and then Conor just fights me anyway, like that would be gold. I would feel like the biggest snake troll of all time.”

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5 Fights We Need to See After UFC 305

UFC 305 went down on Saturday night in Perth, Australia, and turned out to be a career-changing night for many of the fighters on the bill. The main event…

UFC 305 bonuses: Dan Hooker scoops extra $50,000 for big win over Mateusz Gamrot

Returning ‘Downunder’ overnight for a pay-per-view setting, the UFC hosted a massive middleweight title fight between Dricus du Plessis…

Returning ‘Downunder’ overnight for a pay-per-view setting, the UFC hosted a massive middleweight title fight between Dricus du Plessis and former two-time champion, Israel Adesanya – however, neither managed to scoop any post-fight bonus payment despite their stunning showdown in Perth.

Headlining the flagship return to Australia, incumbent middleweight best, du Plessis landed a spectacular fourth round win over former titleholder, Adesanya, successfully defending his divisional throne for the first time since his January coronation in Canada.

However, earlier on the card, co-headliner, Kai Kara-France managed to lay waste to hometown favorite, Steve Erceg with a punishing opening round knockout – with the former interim flyweight title challenger landing himself a Performance of the Night bonus to boot.

Dan Hooker earns another post-fight bonus at UFC 305

Opening the five fight main card was a welterweight pairing between Chinese fan-favorite, Li Jingliang, who suffered his first-ever knockout loss in mixed martial arts competition – with Brazilian upstart, Carlos Prates also landing a Performance of the Night bonus.

Felling the returning JIngliang following a two-year sidelining, Prates had dropped the former on almost seven separate occasions over the course of their three round bout – forcing the judges out of the equation with a stunning walk-off, faceplantting knockout win.

Later on the main card, perennial lightweight contender, Dan Hooker would turn in his third win on the trot – and one of the biggest of his recent career, edging out Mateusz Gamrot with a close split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) win over the surging Pole in a main card clash.

Carlos Prates stops Li Jingliang with shocking KO in veteran's return - UFC 305 Highlights

Dan Hooker’s post-bout Fight of the Night bonus alongside ex-KSW duel-weight champion, Gamrot would come his sixth post-event bonus in the promotion – following prior paycheck victories against Paul Felder, Dustin Poirier, Hatsu Hioki, Ross Pearson, and James Vick.

‘Poirier vs Hooker 2 Anyone?’ – MMA Fans React To Dan Hooker Edging Out Mateusz Gamrot In UFC 305 War

Dan Hooker will find himself back in the upper echelon of the lightweight division once again after UFC 305, as he defeated Mateusz Gamrot in a closely contested war. Gamrot got off to a strong start in the opening round, landing damaging shots on Hooker and nearly locking him in a submission. Hooker, however, seemed […]

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Dan Hooker will find himself back in the upper echelon of the lightweight division once again after UFC 305, as he defeated Mateusz Gamrot in a closely contested war.

Gamrot got off to a strong start in the opening round, landing damaging shots on Hooker and nearly locking him in a submission. Hooker, however, seemed to show some fire in the closing seconds of the round.

That fire continued into the second round, as “The Hangman” brought forth plenty of pressure against Gamrot, including some sharp elbows. That said, Gamrot did not relent in his offense either.

The third ultimately proved to be a very even round, with both men trading control throughout.

Two judges gave the fight to Hooker, giving the win to the Oceania fighter.

MMA Fans React To Hooker’s UFC 305 Win Over Gamrot

Loved the bout probably fight of the night in my opinion. Dan looked amazing. #UFC305 #ufc pic.twitter.com/5AHmhOfAu1

— E3down. (@e3down) August 18, 2024

Dan Hooker is 1 of 1. @BlessedMMA vs @danthehangman for the #BMF should be a no-brainer.. the epitome of beautiful violence. #UFC305

— Max (@MaxPanado) August 18, 2024

Im not trying to a miserable freak but this sport is so past its peak lmao. Terrible events, low skill level every card, boring cards, now we have dan hooker top 5 at LW. Nah, this sport is so passed its peak. #UFC305 pic.twitter.com/Ae3C0HCDI6

— SickydoesMMA (@SICKYDOESMMA) August 18, 2024

Tatted Hooker…a new mythical fighter. #ufc305

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) August 18, 2024

If you don’t like Dan Hooker, you ain’t an MMA fan… #ufc305

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) August 18, 2024

Hooker has now won three straight and will be likely in for a big opportunity in his next outing. The New Zealander himself mentioned in his post-fight interview a BMF title fight with Max Holloway, a showdown with Conor McGregor and a title eliminator (or interim title fight) with Arman Tsarukyan.

This fight snapped a three-fight win streak for Gamrot, meanwhile. Entering this fight, only he and Tsarukyan had wins in their most recent fights out of those in the top five of the lightweight contender rankings.

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Dan Hooker edges out Mateusz Gamrot with split decision win, cracks top-5 – UFC 305 Highlights

Veteran lightweight challenger, Dan Hooker has likely returned himself to the elites of the divisional rankings ahead of next…

Veteran lightweight challenger, Dan Hooker has likely returned himself to the elites of the divisional rankings ahead of next week — landing a close, split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) victory against Polish contender, Mateusz Gamrot on the main card of UFC 305.

Auckland native, Hooker, a perennial contender in the lightweight division, arrived tonight in his return against Gamrot off the back of consecutive wins over both Claudio Puelles, and last year, Jalin Turner.

And snapping the impressive rise of the former two-weight KSW champion, Gamrot tonight ‘Downunder’, pressure was the name of the game for City Kickboxing star, Hooker from the outset and throughout their three round matchup at 155lbs.

Dropping Gamrot with a clipping shot behind the ear in the dying moments of the first round, Hooker would make it back to his feet following a handful of successful takedowns from Gamrot in the second and final frames en route to a close split win — New Zealand striker, Hooker would then call for a symbolic BMF title fight, as well as a clash with former champion, Conor McGregor, or a title-eliminator matchup next.

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