Dan Hooker Reflects on Michael Chandler Loss, Explains Taking Gloves Off Post-Fight
After his loss to Michael Chandler at UFC 257, UFC lightweight Dan Hooker speaks to Submission Radio about the fight and reflects on what exactly happened, why the fight was like a bad dream and why he's just as upset as the Dustin Poirier loss, Poirier beating McGregor, what's next for himself and his return timeline, and more!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:54 What the last week's been like for Dan
2:36 Reflecting on the Michael Chandler fight
3:44 What exactly went wrong
5:02 Why Dan took his gloves off in the octagon
8:19 Moving on from the loss and his mental state
9:55 If he considered retirement
11:22 Running into Michael Chandler afterwards
12:16 How soon afterwards he watched the fight
13:32 On Dustin beating Conor
15:51 If he'd want Conor seeing as they're both coming off losses
17:17 His return timeline and wanting to sync up again with the CKB guys
19:18 If he feels any affects after the wars he's had
20:57 Get more action this valentine's day
22:00 The lightweight title picture
22:32 Dan's plans for the rest of the time while he's stuck in Dubai
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*www.manscaped.com/* *20% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: SUBMISSION* 0:00 Intro 0:54 What the last week's been like for Dan 2:36 Reflecting on the Michael Chandler fight 3:44 What exactly went wrong 5:02 Why Dan took his gloves off in the octagon 8:19 Moving on from the loss and his mental state 9:55 If he considered retirement 11:22 Running into Michael Chandler afterwards 12:16 How soon afterwards he watched the fight 13:32 On Dustin beating Conor 15:51 If he'd want Conor seeing as they're both coming off losses 17:17 His return timeline and wanting to sync up again with the CKB guys 19:18 If he feels any affects after the wars he's had 20:57 Get more action this valentine's day 22:00 The lightweight title picture 22:32 Dan's plans for the rest of the time while he's stuck in Dubai
Good work fellas. One thing, I absolutely HATE the sales pitch about shaved balls. Its gross and not family friendly.
00:00 Beginning of interview 00:00 - 25:45 The interview 25:45 End of Interview
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thank you
@Nicola Maxwell yeah but the covid thing keep increase 2000 people everyday but we dont do lockdown cause it not good to economic
The Hangman!
What mike did to hooker. Pitbull did to mike so it's what are u gonna do
Dan is a terrific interview
Dan the man ✊✊
Huge respect for the honesty Dan.
nobody has a good chin....Diaz Brothers have entered the chat.
This might be the realest dude on the planet.
My friend lost respect for him since he threw the gloves and I know it’s because it was a retirement tease but I don’t get it
He has a hard time giving a straight answer!!!!it drives me nuts!!!
The most innocent looking killer in the UFC
Dan seems like a really cool dude
Ur too big for 155 step up and fight it weight 170lbs
Hooker move up to 170lbs and fight Leon Edwards please
I like dan but what he said doesnt make sense, he claims nobody has a chin its a myth blah blah blah total BS, jst cos he got knocked out now he claims nobody has a chin
Hooker should add muscle and go to Welterweight.
Make no mistake, Dan Hooker can scrap with the highest levels !
I'm sure watching mcgregor getting knocked out must've made the medicine go down a bit easier
As a kiwi, I’m a Dan Hooker fan, but the way he talks about a losing is a lot different to how undefeated fghters like Izzy and Khabib talk it...or not talk about it 😉
Is he eating his toe nails ?
i think i just became a dan hooker fan
Looking forward to your next fight Dan. I hope you Zag and get that W.
This guy takes his losses well,he'll come back strong.
He lost the fight when he walked out to Six60 lol
Most these guys just like the checks in USD
I'm American and a HUGE Chandler fan - he's the definition of a "tough Yank"! But Hooker is just a COOL guy - and as tough as they come. Between him and Michael...LUCK's gotta be a big factor! I think Chandler's MIND SET was pretty much unbeatable that night. As far as toughness and skills - they're pretty much even matched... (But what the **** do I know?) 2 good guys I'd love to drink some beers with!
Priceless Interview I am kinda liking this dude a little more now --- He better get back on that W streak though - or fade into the funny dude world.
Dan Hooker will be back. The dude is going to comeback stronger and better.
Boy am i glad to see The Hangman in good spirit, he had us concerned for a min. Can't keep a good man down. Great job guys.
I run to the tv when ever this dude fights. But the Hangman didnt look even close to the beast im use to seeing. If Hooker turned up like he did against D.p i think he smokes
most down to earth fighter ever? I was already a big fan before the Edson fight...even more so after this fights...I don't think ive ever appreciated someone more and after losses. hookers the man...rematch
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Love dan the man. You'll come back brother.
I have only come to know Dan the man when he fought the Diamond. Wow what can I say .. I love this dude . I know he said none of his coaches spoke to him after the fight with Dustin and they are right after all the work put in during his camp but although it wasn't good from a winning point of view but man Dan must have gained a a million more fans he wore his heart on his sleeve and fought like a warrior. I know that loss hurt Dan but I rank him right up there and one of my new favourite UFC fighters. I wish him all the luck in the world. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger....Dan will learn and be a better fighter for the experience.
Dan is so cool but it looks like he’s hiding all that frustration behind his laugh lmao. I you pushed him a little more he would have cried 😂😂
"I zigged when I should have zagged" LMAO mad respect for tis champion, Sugar Sean could learn a thing or two.
and smile it off knowing they got thier ass kick .. by a real fighter.. lol
I hope this dude works his way back up to title contention.. i think he will.
As a kiwi, I’m a Dan Hooker fan, but the way he talks about a losing is a lot different to how undefeated fghters like Izzy and Khabib talk it...or not talk about it 😉
i mean how can you hate this man
I mean how could you not love this guy?! Dan is just an absolute legend. Such a cool dude.
What a good dude
How can you not like a guy like this? I mean cmon guys, dislikes? Head up Dan, you will be back ontop..............
Most these guys just like the checks in USD
Hooker and Ferguson are the only fighters that could take any topfight at last minute. Real fighters!
I never disliked him, but today he gained a fan.
Dan Hooker is too nice - and unlikely to be a ufc. He is not hungry and does not have ferocity, extreme devotion & constant practice the like of Adesanya, Nganou, Jones, Khabib, Gaethje. Seriously Dan should be smart enough to change career noe
So happy to see Hooker's smile. Genuinely one of my favourite MMA fighters. Just ❤️ his no bullsh¡t approach in interviews.
Dan is gonna be an insane striking coach one day. mark my words.
No disrespect to Dan but PIONEER?????? you might wanna look up that word , Denis
I run to the tv when ever this dude fights. But the Hangman didnt look even close to the beast im use to seeing. If Hooker turned up like he did against D.p i think he smokes Chandler. He chews up stocky wrestlers all day with his deadly knee's . Of coarse he had a bad night boys he already knows this... Put it on the the back burner let it fuel you not hinder you
I really admire dans great attitude and outlook.. I like this guy. Lets take out the next opponent dan.. ✌
I don't recall ever hearing so many words used to answer a question without ever answering the question.
He was so scared of Micheal, bullshit guy.
When Dan was ranked 15th I said he has world champion material He's a World classes fighter and I have no doubt he would be Connor And I'm sorry I Think Chandler got lucky on Dan's day off
Dan sounds like a idiot... he didnt answer one question directly... he talk around all the question.. not answering none of them. Correctly while smiling and laughing to cover up saying he got smash and out class. Dan is so overrated it's disgusting.. he's only fought bums .. all wins on his record are bums.. put him against some elites.. and he gets smash.. by Poirier and Chandler. What makes me so piss is that he didnt even give Chandler credit on a great performance .. but that's but loser do... they lose then just laugh and smile it off knowing they got thier ass kick .. by a real fighter.. lol
Chandler is quick and powerful, while Dan is not too fast and did not have time to adjust.
Man. Did he think in retiring when he removed the gloves, or not ???
Hooker just gained another fan. He's so honest. "Get back to the hotel and think Well your not good at anything else either!" 🤣🤣 He will bounce back and be better.
How can you not like a guy like this? I mean cmon guys, dislikes? Head up Dan, you will be back ontop..............
5:30 22:00
He is so cool
Gotta love Dan Hooker he's a stand up guy and his fights are always great to watch much ❤💯✌🇮🇪
He’s got an instant podcast when he’s done. He’s very entertaining. So there you go. If you don’t want to fight start a podcast.
I’m so glad I woke up today and found out Dan Hooker isn’t retiring. He’s coming back😤
You gotta love everything about Dan, he's as genuine as they come.
Great smile and attitude. Must be a NZ thing...
No disrespect to Dan but PIONEER?????? you might wanna look up that word , Denis
Yh Dan is a quality act .He’s game as hell he’s just outside of the elite crop.But he’s top lad and wish him the best and avoid damage as much as possible
Dan hookers such a great guy. Always hear Korg from Thor / avengers when he speaks 😂
casuals maybe forget, but I will never forget poirier and paul felder fight. Nowadays you not only red and green, you can see the prizes the fight had, like performance of the night, fight of the night, etc.
you're not done brotha
dan shouldn’t feel bad man chandler has so much power.
the reason this is so sad is because dan only has no big wins yet but alot of talent. this is maiking him think hes bad at the sport. poor dan.
poor dan man. i wish they paid the fighters more.
Who the fook downvotes that??
Got torched. Dustin broke him in the previous.
I am wondering if his team tried to make him fight Like adesanya! You have to stick to your style do it your way
Seriously, what Dan is eating?
20:49 lol was Dan hooker like uhmmmmm y’all really doing this rn 😂💀
hooker might have been k.oed and too some pretty bad damage he didnt sustain it for 25 mins like with porier thats why hes happy in n out lol
Legend.
Great smile and attitude. Must be a NZ thing...
People should just wash their ball's, so they don't have to worry about manscaped! Lol
After the past couple weeks of Dan Hooker’s interviews, I think it’s official. He’s the coolest, most likable guy at lightweight.
Dobronx just might be but you cant understand portuguese can you?
So much respect and love to Dan Hooker!!
Great interview enjoyed it
Dan Hooker is a good dude you can tell Just by the way he answered these questions and the guy is an top class fighter and could be champ on any given night I’ll watch any of his fights no matter who it’s against
thats a sick wall background , is that a wall paper?
He willl be succesful as a commentator or podcaster 110%
i dont want him to turn into a luke rockhold
Dan couldn’t hang with Chandler lmfao He literally looked like an amateur in that fight
Fucking canucks eh 🤦🏻♂️ something wrong with you if you think talking shit on this dude is funny, read the room pea brain
I think he underestimated his opponent and that is what gets you killed everytime. When you think you've already won a fight before you even start the fight then end result is a loss.
"im gonna drink my sorrow then i found out its 20 dollars a beer" haha what a guy
Love this dude 🤘🏻 🤘🏻 🤘🏻 hooker you are still the dude bless you dude ❤️
No Homo. This dude has some crazy blue eyes
Hooker just cause you lost does not mean you wasted 4 months of your life. Im sure you improved within that 4 mo period. I know you all want to be the champ but thats not really what martial arts are about. Its about improvement. Winning isnt everything. You win some you lose some no need to beat self up further😁
A lot of great fighters have suffered defeat like that. Dustin is one of those guys.
Imagine being perfectly healthy and unable to go home to your family.
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Yea the Dan all class can’t wait for ya return toko MMV baby
Dam I’m surprised he fucks with y’all, you coming with some hard shit with shit eatin’ grins at this man off that loss 😬
"Zigged and should have zagged" lol fucking legend
Wow Dan you are one of kind always full of beans an just being yourself staying true to you 😀 ,feeling for you not getting too see your whanau kia kaha bro
So much respect and love to Dan Hooker!!
Such a funny class guy, keep it going Dan, we love your fighting, shit like this happens. You would beat Chandler 9 of 10 times
Legend
Dan Hooker is a nice guy but i think he's gone to the dogs.
Why? His last 2 losses have been with a championship in another organisation and the top number 1 contender for the lightweight
If I didn't think they guy on the left was gay already, he spells his name kascper, gtfoh
Took it like a man solid bro