UFC CEO Dana White reacts after Conor McGregor and Dan Hooker seemingly agree to fight: “That would be a great fight”

By Harry Kettle - October 17, 2024

UFC president Dana White has given his thoughts on the prospect of Conor McGregor squaring off against Dan Hooker next year.

Dan Hooker and Conor McGregor

Everyone knows that Conor McGregor is a hard guy to predict. One day he’s teasing a return to the cage, and the next he’s off partying in the middle of nowhere. He is a true enigma in the sport of mixed martial arts and, by default, he’s the biggest superstar we’ve ever seen in this sport.

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With that in mind, it’s safe to say there’s a lot invested in his potential comeback. He’s made it clear that he wants to return but after suffering an injury prior to his scheduled bout with Michael Chandler, McGregor has instead focused his attention on having a good time outside of active competition.

Recently, however, Conor has implied that he could be preparing to face Dan Hooker in early 2025. Dana White, meanwhile, had the following thoughts after he heard that.

White shows interest in McGregor/Hooker

“That would be a great fight,” White told reporters at last night’s “Contender Series” press conference in Las Vegas. “I like that fight.”

Quotes via MMA Mania

In terms of all-action affairs, you’d have to imagine this one would be right up there with the best of the best. We don’t know how McGregor would look after so much time away, but what we do know is that Dan Hooker has completely reinvented himself across his last few rights.

Would you be interested in seeing Dan Hooker step up and take on Conor McGregor? If the fight did happen, who would you pick to get the job done and why? Let us know your thoughts on this one, BJPENN Nation!

This article appeared first on BJPENN.COM


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Conor McGregor Dan Hooker Dana White UFC

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