SportsJalin Turner missed weight for the fight, coming in 2.5 pounds over the lightweight limit. He forfeited 20% of his purse to Dan Hooker.
•The fight was a back-and-forth battle with both fighters having their moments.
•Hooker suffered a broken arm and fractured orbital bone during the fight but managed to continue fighting.
•Turner faded in the later rounds as Hooker’s experience and cardio helped him take over and land the more meaningful strikes.
•Hooker ended up winning the fight via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
•After the fight, Hooker showed X-rays of his broken arm and fractured orbital bone. He will require surgery to repair the injuries.
•Turner apologized for missing weight and vowed to make improvements so it does not happen again in the future.
•Overall, it was an action-packed fight with Hooker showing grit and determination to overcome his injuries and adapt his game plan on the fly to earn the win over the up-and-coming Turner. The experience proved to be the difference.
Dan Hooker secured a hard-fought victory by split decision against Jalin Turner in a brutal clash at UFC 290 held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Following the intense battle, Dan Hooker shared an X-ray on Twitter the next day, revealing that he had broken his right arm during the fight. UFC 290 showcased an […]