Lightweight Dan Hooker opened the main card at UFC 281 with a win, securing the second-round knockout victory over opponent Claudio Puelles.
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so happy to see Dan get the W man deserve it 🍻
Yeah I m happy for him. I hate talking sh.. about fighters but Puelles s performance was so embarrassing like bro this is not a bjj contest if you can't strike even a little bit you're in big trouble.
Absolutely
@@lodxmas Man that was one of the worst performances ever.
@@ettorebugatti9354 that type of Ben Askren level of striking skills is suicidal. You know damn well at some point you will face someone with good td defense and great striking. Getting knocked out cold is less embarrassing than losing like this.
Dan looked incredibly slow like it was so noticeable. He’s done I think he will have a bit of success against these no name guys but he is never touching the top 5 again that porier fight really changed him
I'm happy for Dan getting the W, can't count him out.
Man it would have been a sad ass night if Reyes, Edgar and Hooker all lost I'm glad Dan got the W
It’s pretty hilarious to see them continuously throwing Edgar to the wolves
Reyes always been a bum. The other two are legit
@@mhutch5082 So Jon Jones barely eeked out a decision against a bum?
@@mhutch5082 Found Jones account. He beat you and you know it.
@@alexclark4968 Edgar deserved better. Should have waited out for someone like Cruz as a send-off fight.
legend has it Claudio is still imanari rolling in the cage
Mans said he was gonna put on a show for us to do that 😂
The way he took him down first time was legendary
I heard it’s how he gets around.
@@mustaquimahmedtanbeer2437 facts it was out of no where it was so clean, but then bro just kept spamming them after that 😂
He almost subbed him round 1 and I was so nervous for Dan bro you do not know
Dan Hooker never had easy fights im proud of him for this one🙏🙏🙏
Well maybe nasrat but we won't talk about that one
@@patrickgannaway8751 nasrat is still good but only when he faces decent grapplers, any high level striker he faces puts it on him bad
@@calving7215 yea cool........ Anyway nasrat is an easy fight for dan 🤣
That was a very easy win for Dan last night. The Persian sucked big time!
This was an easy fight
Puelles is the kinda guy that spams the same move over and over in beat ‘em up games 😂
I SWEAR THATS WHAT I THOUGHT. SO ANNOYING!!!
The Ryan hall of the lightweight division 💀🤦♂️
@@josiahgonzalez942 ryan hall is a lightweight
One trick pony
@@dontyoudarenoobme featherweight
Awesome to see him win again! We love you back home in NZ Dan
Damn you can see just how much he needed it for himself, he is so happy
Masterclass from Dan. Showed his veteran skills and stayed cool while in danger. The hangman is back
Masterclass? An 8th grade boxer with HS wrestling TDD couldve beat this clown in claudio😂😂
Fought intelligently against a dangerous opponent. He called it in an interview. Everyone tried rolling out, but ended up rolling into the kneebar. He didn't roll out, just let the other guy hold onto his foot. Got out and found the finish. It's great seeing Dan win, especially with a finish against someone on a 5 fight win streak.
"He keeps trying to get to Hookers legs"- DC
*Stirling Archer has joined the chat*
😂😂😂
Awkward fight, but brilliant performance by The Hangman.
But was it tho?
I don't know what brilliant mean anymore
@@imran101 i mean it was like he was just playing with his food
@@imran101 He defended the submission masterfully and on the feet he picked him apart with impressive accuracy. In my book id count that as a great performance.
@@k1eptoFTW dude was fighting from his ass
Dan has been on a bad streak and hopefully this helps him bounce back. One thing you can always credit Dan on is that he will fight ANYONE
One of the weirdest fights I've seen. Dan was standing around shifting stances like he was trying the controllers and Puelles decided to cosplay as Sonic.
Dan is the only guy that can get away with a cringey post fight interview on this level
True, really cringe but it doesn’t matter
Everything is cringe to kids nowadays
Why is everything cringe nowadays
@@Andrew-xt8lz I’m 27 :)
@@Andrew-xt8lz seriously lol I called my fiancé baby girl and baby her friends little brother said I was cringe lol like oh I’m sorry you don’t got it like me 🤷🏾♂️
Dan has all the skills to be one of the greatest and fight for a title. He just need to trust his skills and let the universe work itself out.
Cap
@@trapeziumm dude definitely smoking something
Big cap
@@donix5604 his striking is SHIT zero speed or power or boxing just weak lazy kicks
He’s good. Maybe #6 or around there in LW division. Gatekeeper status, not champ status.
Dan back in the W column is so good. He needed this badly and I couldn’t b happier
Puelles had that Tony Ferguson mentality. He really wanted to ankle pick Dan🤣
More like Ryan Hall impersonified
Nice to see Dan get such a brilliant win. Great fighter
Congratulations master Hooker. You are one of best martial artist to ever live. How anyone thinks your a stepping stone is joke to me. You are phenomenal. much love and respect from San Diego. 👍🏾👍🏾🥋
Puelles vs Ryan Hall is gonna be Rollin' 🔥
lol
You needed this one mate. Well done. 👑👑👑
very happy to see hangmam back to lift the win again, and I hope it will continue, LETS GO THE HANGMAN
*"When I bite down on this mouthpiece, I make nails look soft."* "The Hangman" back in the Winning column!
Great to see Dan get the W, all around great guy, congratulations 👏👏👏🙌
Am so happy for Dan! Congratulations!!!
Back in the in column. Not just a win but teep kick TKO! Don't see a lot of those! His Jiu Jitsu defence was looking nice too! 🔥🔥
He took a page out of chaels book with this one lol love it
Fuck yeah Dan. Needed that one buddy. Awesome🐸💨
So glad to see The Hangman finally back in the win column
So amazing to see Dan happy again!! The hangman is BACK BABY
That's the thing with these BJJ guys. They either get it and look like Champs or flop all over and get smashed lol. Usually horrible cardio too
Most brazzo fighters have to go off the gear when they reach the UFC.
BJJ with no wrestling is just awkwardly trying to get your opponent to the ground.
So happy Dan won this one great fighter one of my faves great guy
It's always good when Dan's on the card 👍
Flawless Victory 2out of 3 for new Zealand baby now the finale our boy adesanya 5 million strong run UFC 🥰
2 out of 3 ain't bad.
Izzy got knocked out
Turns out Izzy is good at running away from guys he has 20 inch reach on….. bye cvnt!
@@cattalkbmx it would be 2/4. Carlos, riddel, Dan and izzy
Dan Hooker is a G, that was a masterclass.
Love the hangman toughest dude in the ufc
Pretty hard to not love Dan Hooker 🤙
time to bounce back dan keep it up!
welcome back! 😊 👏
Gave my heart some peace to finally see one of my favorite fighters put an end to his losing streak. Let’s fucking go Hangman
I'm praying Dan continues to rack up wins. He's left a lot of himself in that ring.
Hahaha I love the "I love you too buddy" from Joe at the end
So happy for Dan
That was embarrassing from puelles
It really was. He could've performed so much better
Reminded me of a 155 pound Ryan hall lol
I don’t want to see him fight again.
i dont fink he born chu fight, i fink he born chu be soccer player
Puelles looked like a mediocre low level fighter.
Love Dan!
Dan the man 👍🤙🇦🇺
The Hangman!
Puelles Look absolutely ridiculous lol rolling around on the floor but I’m glad Dan got the W 💪🔥
Hell yeah. What a win.
Love the guy, nothing but respeeeeeect
Yes!!
Those body kicks 💥
Dan!!!!! So happy
Dan Hooker✊👍👏💪
DAN GOATED FOR THAT QUOTE
There are a few good options for Dan in Perth now, with a W under his belt. Turner, Tony, Dawson, Dober.
Good to see Hooker still hanging out in the toughest division
I love Dan!
Great job Dan!
Молодец честно слово долго ты старался чувак👍👍
That man is a stud Always be a hangman fan coz he is down to stand and fight with anyone. anytime!!!!
This fight was legit like watching someone picking up a game for the first time and just remembers one button combination 😂
He used to be an elite 155er but after that Poirier fight he hasn’t looked like that elite fighter. He looked similar to his old self in this one and it’s good to see.
I KNEW IT BRO DAN R2 TKO/KO LETS FGGG GOO
Dan Hooker Vs Michael Johnson That’s the fight to make! Let’s make it happen!
I wanted Claudio to win before this fight, but man was it satisfying watching him get his ass whooped after game plan like that.
nice to come back in win .
Congratulations on a win against Claudio pull legs
Saw an interview where almost visually you just knew how hard hed trained t do the biz. Onya,Hangman.🇳🇿
Never need to see that bum fight again, the Hispanic Ryan hall
Hooker is one of a kind man! Fucking love that dude.
God to see Dan calculative n calm fight.
Claudio acted way more hurt than he actually was lmao after he got hit he was like I’m good fan
YEEEEEAH BOIIIII!!!!!
Puelles deserves to be the first fight on fight pass for his next fight
Yessssssirrrr Dannnnnnn!
finally a W for this guy
Congrats on your win the hangman!
Dana would’ve been pissed the main card opened like that. Won’t see much of puelles anymore
Awesome. Dan needed that shit. Hell yes
He's back👏👏👏👏, Yesterday Israel said people never stepped inside the cage and they say Dan is washed.
It's true tho, washed already against featherweight Arnold
@@trapeziumm that was at featherweight, a weight class that Dan had no business cutting down to
Glad to see Dan get the win, but it wasn't a great showing. He was clearly dominant on the feet but you could tell he still doesn't have his confidence back. Hopefully this is a boost and he's able to really turn things around.
Back to his winning ways
Dan hooker is back in W. Congrats brother ....welcome back!! 🙏🏻 God knows
He should've stayed at Lighweight, He's so much better in LW I don't get why he moved down to Featherweight in his previous fight.
Dan needed this W man.
Dan is phenomenal. You beat my family. I'm coming for you.
He said i cant wait for yall to see what happens lmao dont doubt Dan Hooker!
Paddy Pimblet vs Dan Hooker is the one to make.
He just loves to fight
Any man walking the face of this earth can get it! Let’s go!
"Claudio Pull-Legs" 😅😅
Dan Hangman🔥🔥
Don't hunt what you can't kill baby!
That was like hall vs touporia
He went full Ryan Hall
Why are people dogging Puelles in this comment section? I didn't see what happened . All I know is he lost a fight. It happens What's the big deal?
Dude was throwing himself on the ground pulling guard every 10 seconds
@@markoliver2368 Pulling guard is apart of MMA
@@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu Sure but it looks ugly as hell
Hooker has a few good post fight interviews over the years lol
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For the people who dont know what happened. That was the weirdest fight ever!
Dan hooker vs Renato Moicano next please!!