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Dan Hooker reveals he’s had more USADA visits since accusing Islam Makhachev of cheating: “You think that’s a coincidence?”

Dan Hooker says USADA has been testing him more frequently since he came out and accused Islam Makhachev of cheating at UFC 284. After Makhachev beat Alexander Volkanovski by decision, …read more

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Dan Hooker says USADA has visited him more frequently since he accused Islam Makhachev of using IV

Dan Hooker believes he’s being punished for accusing UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev of cheating against his teammate, Alexander Volkanovski.
Hooker publicly accused Makhachev of using intravenous (IV) therapy to rehydrate …read more

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Dan Hooker expects the UFC will punish him for the accusations he made against Islam Makhachev

Dan Hooker expects to be punished after his allegations towards lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 284. Last month in Perth, Australia, Makhachev made the first defence of his lightweight …read more

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Dan Hooker expects ‘Punishment’ for IV use claims against UFC rival Islam Makhachev

Dan Hooker expects to be punished by the UFC after accusing Islam Makhachev of using an IV to aid in his UFC 284 recovery.

Makhachev, the promotion’s reigning lightweight champion, earned …read more

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Dan Hooker Claims He’s Had Increased USADA Visits Since Accusation Against Islam Makhachev

UFC lightweight Dan Hooker recently claimed that he’s been receiving increased visits from USADA since he accused Islam Makhachev of ‘cheating’ prior to his win over Alexander Volkanovski. While the …read more

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Dan Hooker Expects “Punishment” From UFC For Accusations Against Islam Makhachev

UFC lightweight Dan Hooker expects to face some form of consequences due to his allegations against champion Islam Makhachev last month. At UFC 284, Makhachev emerged from enemy territory in …read more

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Jalin Turner: Beating Mateusz Gamrot answers people's doubts about my grappling

LAS VEGAS – Jalin Turner sees much larger incentive in beating Mateusz Gamrot over Dan Hooker.
Turner (13-5 MMA, 6-2 UFC) was originally scheduled to face Hooker in a lightweight bout on …read more

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Posted on March 2, 2023, 11:16 pm By
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Mateusz Gamrot can envision quick finish of Jalin Turner at UFC 285, says it's 'a great matchup for me'

LAS VEGAS – Mateusz Gamrot thinks he can put a halt to Jalin Turner’s momentum on short notice.
Gamrot (21-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC) replaced Dan Hooker to face Turner (13-5 MMA, 6-2 …read more

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Jalin Turner Calls Drew Dober “Weak” For Not Stepping Up At UFC 285

Jalin Turner isn’t impressed by the fact that Drew Dober didn’t step up to fight him after Dan Hooker pulled out of UFC 285. The 27-year-old is currently riding an …read more

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Jalin Turner expects Mateusz Gamrot to try and wrestle him “a lot more now than he ever has” at UFC 285: “I see myself finishing him”

Jalin Turner thought he was going to have to fight an unranked opponent at UFC 285. Turner was supposed to take on Dan Hooker but about a month out, the …read more

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Jeff Novitzky: 'No credible evidence' Islam Makhachev used IV at UFC 284

According to the Western Australia Combat Sport Commission, the use of intravenous (IV) therapy is not permitted.
Controversy stemmed after Dan Hooker accused lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) of …read more

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“I’m Not A Virgin Anymore” – Dan Hooker Reveals New Tattoo

No.11-ranked UFC lightweight Dan Hooker recently revealed a major body modification. ‘The Hangman’ was expected to next compete at next month’s UFC 285. There, he was slated to lock horns …read more

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Posted on February 20, 2023, 4:46 pm By
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Islam Makhachev wants Dan Hooker to be “held accountable” for recent cheating accusations

Islam Makhachev wants Dan Hooker to be ‘held accountable’ for recent cheating accusations. UFC 284 took place last Saturday, February 11th to a sold out crowd at the RAC Arena …read more

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Chael Sonnen Gives His Take On Dan Hooker’s Accusation Against Islam Makhachev

Former UFC star Chael Sonnen has given his take on the recent accusation leveled at Islam Makhachev by his fellow lightweight Dan Hooker. This past weekend, Makhachev added a first …read more

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Makhachev Shortcuts Won’t ‘Make A Difference’ Vs. Dariush

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Beneil Dariush isn’t up in arms about Islam Makhachev and Intravenous therapy (I.V.) gate.
Dan Hooker’s post-UFC 284 claims of Lightweight …read more

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UFC and Western Australia’s Combat Sports Commission butt heads over I.V. legality

The UFC and Western Australia’s Combat Sports Commission are butting heads over I.V. legality. What started out as allegations made by Dan Hooker concerning Islam Makhachev cheating at UFC 284 …read more

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Islam Makhachev claps back at Dan Hooker for cheating claims

On Monday Dan Hooker, the teammate of Alexander Volkanovski claimed that Islam Makhachev cheated by taking an IV ahead of his win over Volkanovski.

“Islam is a cheat,” Hooker posted …read more

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UFC issues anti-doping program IV rules reminder to fighters

The UFC has issued an important reminder to fighters surrounding IV use.
After UFC 284, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was accused by fellow lightweight Dan Hooker of using intravenous (IV) therapy …read more

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Islam Makhachev Responds To Dan Hooker’s Cheating Allegations

UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev has addressed Dan Hooker’s claims he cheated by using an IV ahead of UFC 284. Makhachev defeated Hooker’s City Kickboxing teammate, Alexander Volkanovski, in the …read more

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Ariel Helwani believes USADA’s reputation is at stake following latest accusations from Dan Hooker: “We need to figure this out”

Ariel Helwani believes that USADA’s reputation is at stake following the latest accusations from Dan Hooker. It was this past weekend at UFC 284 that Dan Hooker was in attendance …read more

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Ariel Helwani: ‘USADA’s Reputation Is At Stake After Accusation Against Islam Makhachev’

Longtime mixed martial arts journalist Ariel Helwani believes the “spotlight” is on the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) following Dan Hooker’s recent accusation against Islam Makhachev. This past weekend, Hooker …read more

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Watch Israel Adesanya and Dan Hooker’s live reaction to Alexander Volkanovski’s loss at UFC 284 (Video)

Israel Adesanya has released footage of his and Dan Hooker’s reaction to Alexander Volkanovski’s UFC 284 defeat. Last weekend, Israel Adesanya and Dan Hooker were in attendance for UFC 284 …read more

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Mateusz Gamrot vs. Jalin Turner set for UFC 285 following withdrawal of Dan Hooker

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Jalin Turner is getting a higher-ranked opponent than initially expected at UFC 285.
Following the injury withdrawal of Turner’s original opponent …read more

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Mateusz Gamrot Replaces Dan Hooker, Meets Jalin Turner at UFC 285

Mateusz Gamrot will replace the injured Dan Hooker and face Jalin Turner at UFC 285. …read more

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Mateusz Gamrot replaces Dan Hooker, set to fight Jalin Turner at UFC 285

Mateusz Gamrot is stepping up on less than a month’s notice. According to FanSided’s Amy Kaplan, Gamrot has agreed to step up on short notice to take on Jalin Turner …read more

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With Dan Hooker out, Mateusz Gamrot steps in to face Jalin Turner at UFC 285

Jalin Turner will get an even higher-ranked opponent after losing out on his initial fight at UFC 285.
Dan Hooker has been forced out of the March 4 event due to …read more

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Sean O’Malley Shares Candid Take On Islam Makhachev Cheating Allegations

Sean O’Malley has weighed in on the recent allegations by Dan Hooker and others that Islam Makhachev cheated ahead of UFC 284. Makhachev defeated Alexander Volkanovski in a five-round instant …read more

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Morning Report: Islam Makhachev manager denies ‘loser’ Dan Hooker’s UFC 284 IV use claims: ‘This is completely BS’

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UFC 284 has come and gone, but the debates and conspiracy theories rage on.
The UFC returned to Perth, Australia this …read more

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Posted on February 14, 2023, 3:16 pm By
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Video: Israel Adesanya, Dan Hooker's reaction to Alexander Volkanovski's loss at UFC 284

In front of a passionate crowd at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, Islam Makhachev defended his UFC lightweight title against UFC featherweight king and beloved Australian Alexander Volkanovski in …read more

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Manager: Dan Hooker's claim of Islam Makhachev IV use at UFC 284 'completely BS'

Islam Makhachev’s team is denying Dan Hooker’s claim that the UFC lightweight champion used an IV to rehydrate after weighing in for his UFC 284 main event with Alexander Volkanovski.
In …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski Mocks Islam Makhachev Amidst Cheating Allegation

Alexander Volkanovski seemed to accuse Islam Makhachev of unfair intravenous line (IV) use before Dan Hooker’s allegations. Volkanovski lost to Makhachev for the lightweight title at UFC 284 last Saturday …read more

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Dan Hooker accuses Islam Makhachev of cheating using an IV after weigh-in: “He doesn’t cheat, he doesn’t win”

Dan Hooker has accused Islam Makhachev of cheating at UFC 284. Makhachev was defending his lightweight title for the first time against featherweight champ, Alexander Volkanovski. It was an intriguing …read more

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Dan Hooker claims Islam Makhachev is a ‘cheating dog’ for alleged IV use

Dan Hooker is making some big accusations about UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. According to Hooker, Makhachev used an IV leading up to his fight with UFC featherweight champion Alexander …read more

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Dan Hooker Accuses “Cheating Dog” Islam Makhachev Of Banned Practice Pre-UFC 284

UFC lightweight Dan Hooker has made some serious accusations against Islam Makhachev following this past weekend’s UFC 284 pay-per-view. On Saturday, the promotion culminated a return Down Under with an …read more

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Dan Hooker accuses 'cheating dog' Islam Makhachev of using IV to rehydrate after UFC 284 weigh-ins

Dan Hooker has made a serious accusation against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev coming out of UFC 284.
Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) retained his title with a grueling five-round decision win …read more

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Dan Hooker Accuses “Cheating Dog” Of Banned Practice Pre-UFC 284

UFC lightweight Dan Hooker has made some serious accusations following this past weekend’s UFC 284 pay-per-view. On Saturday, the promotion culminated a return Down Under with an event from Perth’s …read more

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Posted on February 13, 2023, 11:16 am By
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Michael Chandler explains why former opponent Dan Hooker is one of his favorite fighters

UFC star Michael Chandler has explained why former opponent Dan Hooker is one of his favourite fighters in mixed martial arts. Last week, it was announced that Michael Chandler will …read more

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Dan Hooker requests Dana White allow him to compete on upcoming Power Slap pay-per-view: “Show/win and I’m in”

Dan Hooker is requesting Dana White allow him to compete on the upcoming Power Slap pay-per-view. ‘Power Slap’ premiered on Wednesday, January 18th on TBS to a viewing audience of …read more

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Dan Hooker out of UFC 285 with broken hand, opponent sought for Jalin Turner

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A broken hand has forced Dan Hooker to withdraw from UFC 285 on March 4 in Las Vegas.
Multiple people …read more

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[UPDATE] Dan Hooker Out Of UFC 285 Bout Against Jalin Turner

UFC lightweight contender Jalin Turner will need a new opponent for UFC 285 after Dan Hooker was forced to pull out of their fight due to a broken hand. MMA …read more

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Dan Hooker out of UFC 285 fight against Jalin Turner due to a broken hand

Dan Hooker will not be fighting at UFC 285. Hooker was set to return on March 4 in Las Vegas at UFC 285 against Jalin Turner in a very fan-friendly …read more

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Islam Makhachev Likens Alexander Volkanovski’s Confidence To Dan Hooker

UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev believes that Alexander Volkanovski will learn about his insurmountable wrestling game the hard way — just like Dan Hooker. This weekend, Makhachev will look to …read more

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Dan Hooker Credits Islam Makhachev For Taking UFC 284 Risk

UFC veteran Dan Hooker feels his former opponent Islam Makhachev is taking a risk worth praising with his first title defense. Makhachev will face Hooker’s teammate, Alexander Volkanovski, in his …read more

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