"November or December sounds great" - Dan Hooker called out by lightweight vet after being cleared of injury by doctor
After a grueling showdown that saw Dan Hooker endure a broken arm and a facial fracture, the lightweight contender has finally received the green light from the doctor.
The damage occurred in the first round at UFC 290 when Jalin Turner unleashed a powerful kick, resulting in Hooker's wrist fracture. Despite the obvious pain and difficulty, Hooker fought valiantly for the entire three rounds.
Now, nearly two months into his recovery, 'The Hangman' took to Twitter to share the news that he has received medical clearance. This update immediately caught the attention of fellow lightweight contender Renato Moicano, who wasted no time issuing a challenge to the Kiwi fighter.
Carneiro's call-out was succinct and direct:
"November or December sounds great 💪."
Check out Dan Hooker's tweet below:
Dan Hooker, with a fight record of 23 wins and twelve losses, secured his latest victory in a gritty contest against Jalin Turner at UFC 290, where he emerged victorious via split decision.
On the other hand, 'Moicano' boasts a fight record of 17 wins and five losses. His most recent triumph occurred at UFC 281, where he submitted Brad Riddell in the opening round of their match.
With both fighters eager for their next challenge, fans can anticipate an electrifying contest if this bout materializes in the proposed time frame.
Dan Hooker's coach Eugene Bareman breaks down on 'The Hangman's unfortunate incident at UFC 290
Dan Hooker's coach, Eugene Bareman, has provided insights into the challenging circumstances that unfolded during Hooker's recent UFC 290 fight.
The bout, which ended with Hooker suffering a broken arm and orbital bone.
Bareman detailed the ordeal in an interview:
"The thing is when you broke a bone, adrenaline is an amazing thing, sometimes you can fight for a bit, but gradually as the fight goes by it gets worse and worse. What the body does eventually is it shuts the limb down, you lose operation of it... Basically that's what was progressively happening through to round three... We had inklings that he had problems with the arm when he was on the ground..."
Check out Eugene Bareman's interview in the video below [08:00 mark]: