Dan Hooker has given a fascinating insight into his relationship with Israel Adesanya and reveals some surprising details about their friendship.
In his UFC career, 'The Hangman' has cemented his status as one of the most exciting hunters in the sport. He is so worshiped that when he was discovering Hooker from UFC 313, he was a distraught Daniel Cormier called Justin Gaethje at six in the morning to complain.
Although he is ruthless in the cage, many see him outside the competition, as one of the nicest hunters in the world.
However, the man himself does not think that this is the case.
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Dan Hooker says he is more malicious than Israel Adesanya
Dan Hooker, who has been extensively trained with Israel Adesanya, in City Kickboxing in Auckland, Nieuw -Zeeland, says his friend is misunderstood.
Although some fans are not so fond of 'The Last Style Bender', his fellow countryman is adamant to that the former UFC Middleweight Champion is a nice character. While he is not that nice himself.
In an interview on Dom Harvey's podcast, he said: “Israel is one of the nicest people I have ever met in my life. He is really a nice, sincere guy, and I am not.
“People think he's the bad, and I'm the nice one. With Israel there is no malice. It is a competitive sport; He has no malignant intention when he fights.
“But with me, malignant intention. I just try to hurt someone. I think it's great. I will never run away from this sport. I think it's great. I am towed away, I guarantee it. “
When will Alex Pereira vs be Israel Adesanya 3?
Adesanya comes from his third consecutive loss, which means that his time seems to be over at the height of the MMA -Berg.
With such an intense rivalry with Alex Pereira, however, there could still be a big fight for him.
The striker born in Nigerians had four fascinating attacks with 'Patan' spread over two different sports. And the score is absolutely not arranged.
With that in mind, Adesanya has given an update on whether a fifth fight with Pereira will take place.
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