Kissing Joe Rogan on His Head the Biggest Moment For Dan Hooker

By: Alok Nayak Image Credit: UFC

[{"selector":"#anim-8299e8c6-b229-4c5c-81e3-789a00522989 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(21.728299434986436%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Dan Hooker secured one of the most crucial victories of his UFC career in the main card of UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden.

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Kissing Joe Rogan on His Head the Biggest Moment For Dan Hooker

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