After his exhilarating win against Jalin Turner at UFC 290, Dan Hooker revealed that his victory came at a significant price, far greater than what was initially assumed.
Just a few days later, Hooker disclosed that he had endured a couple of severe injuries during his intense battle against Turner.
MMA star Dan Hooker breaks face bone and arm at UFC 290
Following the fight, the Auckland native was swiftly taken to the hospital for an X-ray to assess his injuries. Several hours later, the 33-year-old fighter shared the X-ray report on his social media platforms.
The report unequivocally revealed Hooker had indeed suffered a broken bone during the intense octagon battle, which would undoubtedly sideline him from action for a considerable period of time due to couple of surgeries.
Furthermore, Ariel Helwani confirmed on Twitter that Hooker not only endured a broken arm bone but also suffered a broken orbital bone during his fight on Saturday night.
Dan Hooker suffered a broken orbital bone and a broken arm during his fight on Saturday night. Here are the X-Rays, courtesy of Hooker. pic.twitter.com/8N7k65vZdb
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 10, 2023
Watch: The exact moment Dan Hooker likely fractured a facial bone
MMA fighters are known for their resilience and mental fortitude, which could explain why Hooker downplayed his injuries. Similarly, he struggled to pinpoint the precise moment when his orbital bone was broken, a testament to the fast-paced nature of the fight.
Interestingly, a video analysis revealed a distinct cracking sound when Turner delivered a powerful kick to Hooker’s face, indicating the exact moment when the injury occurred.
Dan Hooker just ate the shit out this kick đŹ #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/y8bVrUHUQg
— Top Bunk Sports (@Topbunksports) July 9, 2023
Dan Hooker jokes about the injury: âit’s just a scratchâ
Following his split decision triumph over Turner, Dan had concerns about potentially fracturing his arm during the fight. However, despite these suspicions, Hooker exhibited no signs of discomfort when questioned by commentator Joe Rogan in the post-fight interview.
‘The Hangman’ casually dismissed the notion, portraying the injury as a minor scratch or insignificant issue. When Joe Rogan said, Did you break your arm?’ Dan, with a smile on his face, replied, ‘It’s just a scratch, we’ll have to see’.
Dan Hooker reveals he suffered a broken orbital bone and a broken arm during his fight with Jalin Turner at #UFC290 đ± đ©»
The man is the definition of a warrior âïž
đž: @danthehangman pic.twitter.com/0bd4JzoZTt
— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) July 11, 2023
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