Dan Hooker admitted retirement questions are fair one week before booking UFC Paris essential event return

Dan Hooker doesn’t take it personally when people raise concerns about his future.

In February, Hooker was stopped by Benoit Saint Denis in his second consecutive loss to one among the highest names within the lightweight division.

Having previously been on a three-fight win streak with momentum behind him, this latest setback led to Hooker opening up about mistakes he’s been making for a while.

The following project for ‘The Hangman’ will see him walk into enemy territory and prove that he still belongs near the highest of the 155-pound weight class.

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Dan Hooker supports people questioning a fighter after they suffer a couple of losses

Dan Hooker faces Salahdine Parnasse in September in what will likely be an enormous Octagon debut for the marquee signing in his home country of France.

Having a highly-regarded star like Parnasse beat a giant name and fan favorite in front of his crowd will likely be a really strong way for the brand new arrival to kick off his UFC profession.

While the chances could also be stacked against Hooker on this one, he’s bounced back from difficult stretches to prove that he’s still got more left within the tank before.

It’s quite common for the UFC to place a veteran fighter who might be on the decline against a rising star whose stock could be elevated by adding a major name to their record.

Only one week before the Paris essential event was confirmed, Hooker shared his thoughts on this process and fans questioning a fighter’s ability to proceed competing at a high level.

He explained that he simply views this as a natural a part of the game and doesn’t think that athletes who’ve built up a popularity should get a pass.

“You’re taking a few losses, you gotta prove your spot within the division,” Hooker told She Loves The Gloves. “You gonna sit there and take it personal or [get] offended? It’s only a natural life cycle of a fighter and I feel like people should ask questions.

“I feel like you’re taking a few losses, people should start questioning, ‘Should he be facing this level of competition? Should he be trying to hang it up?’ Because what are we gonna do? Let a man get his a– kicked like ten times and everybody goes, ‘Yeah, credit to you, still a legend.’”

Dan Hooker has admitted regrets in regards to the last time he welcomed a debuting fighter

UFC Paris won’t be the primary time that Dan Hooker has stood across the Octagon from a serious signing made by the promotion.

At UFC 157, he was stopped by Michael Chandler in the primary round, which then led to his opponent happening to fight for the vacant lightweight title.

It took Hooker several years to re-establish himself as one among the highest names within the lightweight division after putting his spot on the road against a brand new addition.

While he finds himself in a really different position this time around, Salahdine Parnasse will likely be hoping to repeat Chandler through the use of ‘The Hangman’ as his springboard.