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Dan Hooker’s CRAZY UFC Debut & Injury 😳 #ufc #mma #nz

January 28, 2025 / 00:52

This episode features a discussion about a UFC debut, focusing on an injury sustained during a fight. The guest shares personal experiences related to grappling, injuries, and mental preparation for competition.

The guest recounts the moment when their opponent grabbed their heel, resulting in a severe injury. They describe the audible sounds of ligaments tearing and the immediate mental battle they faced during the fight.

There is a reflection on the decision-making process in high-pressure situations, including thoughts about tapping out versus continuing to fight despite the injury.

The conversation highlights the physical and psychological challenges athletes endure, particularly in combat sports like the UFC.

TL;DR

A UFC fighter recounts their injury during a debut match and the mental struggle to continue fighting.

Episode

0:52
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and that was my debut in the UFC we were
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both dry he grabbed my heel and he
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snapped it there was probably like six
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or seven like loud like you can hear uh
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like a popping you can hear your ACL
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crack your ligaments in your knee like
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it's loud I heard it he heard it the ref
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heard it he tore it and then he like
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looked up at me and I was like in my
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head I thought well [ __ ] it and I was
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trying to convince myself before the
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fight cuz it was like his move if he
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snaps your ACL it's like a surgery and
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minimum 6 to 8 months rehab to get back
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to training so I was telling myself like
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look you know you took this fight on
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short notice like if he really gets you
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in it just tap because we can get back
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and fight in the next one but then in my
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head he's snaps it eight times looks at
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me and in my head I thought [ __ ] it I
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was like snap it off then I was just
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going to let him break it and I was just
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going to punch my way out of it because
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yeah that's the way I

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Episode Highlights

  • Debut in the UFC
    A fighter recalls their intense debut, facing a brutal injury during the match.
    “It was like his move if he snaps your ACL...”
    @ 00m 23s
    January 28, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • I thought well [ __ ] it.
    Dan Hooker’s CRAZY UFC Debut & Injury 😳 #ufc #mma #nz
  • Snap it off then I was just going to let him break it.
    Dan Hooker’s CRAZY UFC Debut & Injury 😳 #ufc #mma #nz

Key Moments

  • Injury00:04
  • Mental Battle00:18
  • Defiance00:42

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