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Dan Hooker is aiming to pave the path to reach the ultimate gold in the lightweight division. Since his previous bout got canceled against Jalin Turner, Hooker demonstrated an immense amount of readiness and tenacity to face him again. The fight is scheduled to take place at UFC 290 in the T-Mobile Arena. This hasn’t stopped some fans from making some rather crude predictions on his UFC future.

In addition to defeating Turner, Hooker wants to advance to the championship fight and win the lightweight championship. Hooker cleared his notions about what he is ultimately aiming for. Hooker is seemingly targeting Islam Makhachev to get the ultimate prize, something that has long eluded him throughout his UFC career.

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Fans react to the ambitions of Dan Hooker

 

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USA Today via Reuters

It’s not surprising if the fans express their opinions on the statements made by MMA stars. Hooker’s assertions got surrounded by fan’s perspectives. They didn’t hesitate to put what they thought. On Twitter, fans were easily spotted making predictions about Hooker’s ambitions, On the tweet which came from MMA Junkie twitter account.

The above tweet by this fan seems inclined towards the consequences related to Hooker’s loss.

This Tweet by a fan seems like a recommendation to Hooker.

This fan expressed how it can be the greatest story in the history of fighting ever.

Another fan from the same country wants to say yes but they can’t.

 

Another fan quoted what potentially could have happened to Hooker after he lost to Dustin Poirier

 

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It does appear that fans have tendency to speak their minds without any hesitation. As the stage is set against Turner how will Hooker’s tenacity and daring take him to the final stage he is aspiring for?

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How do Makhachev and Hooker match up stylistically?

Being trained alongside Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev has demonstrated exceptional control and dominance on the ground.

He also has significant sambo training to display. He has also improved his striking, making him a well-rounded fighter.

Hooker, on the other hand, is renowned for his toughness and thrilling fighting style. He has displayed his submission expertise as well as his knockout power-hitting prowess. An intriguing clash of styles might be spectacled by the fans if Makhachev vs Hooker ever takes place.

However, Hooker must triumph over Turner in his future battle in order for this fight to take place. Winning against Turner will not only enhance Hooker’s confidence but also help him to improve his rankings to be amongst the top 10. In his last six fights, Hooker is 2-4, losing only to top contenders Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier, but the champion is the pound-for-pound number one and a whole different ballgame.

What do you think of Hooker’s hopes? Do you think he’ll realize his goal? How do you see a fight between him and Makhachev ending? Let us know in the comments below.

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