Dan Hooker rips UFC over canceled tickets: ‘I’m not going to break my back for a company that doesn’t respect me’

[cmw43]

Jesus.


Yall some literal ass no sense of humor having motherfuckers.

Do I really.gotta explain the joke? Good lord.


And while we are at it... why is guy who has taken 27 concussions for the company's ticket to his training partners TITLE FIGHT contingent on his doing some media bullshit at 7am?

Cool.

Support that.

Gotta follow them rules...

You're getting pretty worked up here, take a breath.

I see what you're saying, but an employee who skips work but expects to still get treated to the benefits, that might not always fly, especially with how corporate things have got since the TKO takeover.

 

[Aurelian]

You're getting pretty worked up here, take a breath.

I see what you're saying, but an employee who skips work but expects to still get treated to the benefits, that might not always fly, especially with how corporate things have got since the TKO takeover.

It's not a normal situation when you have to fly 20 hours around the world and then when you land and try to get some sleep immediately have to wake up to go to a non-paid event. Whoever booked this time slot is an asshole. Whoever took his tickets away because he wanted to sleep is also an asshole. It's unnecessary.

I'm just surprised with how many people are cool with employers acting like total cocksuckers to their best employees.

 

[m249viking]

U Fight Cheap strikes again.

Oh stop, you don’t do what your employer asked guess what?

 

[m249viking]

It's not a normal situation when you have to fly 20 hours around the world and then when you land and try to get some sleep immediately have to wake up to go to a non-paid event. Whoever booked this time slot is an asshole. Whoever took his tickets away because he wanted to sleep is also an asshole. It's unnecessary.

I'm just surprised with how many people are cool with employers acting like total cocksuckers to their best employees.

lol @ non-paid

 

[m249viking]

Relax, the tickets went to someone who showed up, you know, earned them.

 

[Aurelian]

Relax, the tickets went to someone who showed up, you know, earned them.

Okay. And now Dan wants to sit out.

Is there really anything useful to anyone to hurting fighter relations with the guys who make you money, over an event that's irrelevant in the grand scheme of things?

 

[KO Shotz]

I was looking forward to Dan vs Gaethje. Before him having to pull outta that fight Dan was in the top 5 of the division. Things have gotten more complicated & crowded but Dan still in the mix with Arman, Paddy, Holloway, Gaethje & Charles imo. He just needs to start fighting again.

 

[whocares]

This could've been worked out without the UFC being vindictive, but vindictiveness is what this current breed of people are into. This isn't just some dickhead, prior to the last year or so he's been super active for the UFC throughout his career. But Dan also should've handled his business. Either go to the event or tell them upfront hell no I'm not doing that. Just blowing it off is obviously unprofessional.

 

[cmw43]

It's not a normal situation when you have to fly 20 hours around the world and then when you land and try to get some sleep immediately have to wake up to go to a non-paid event. Whoever booked this time slot is an asshole. Whoever took his tickets away because he wanted to sleep is also an asshole. It's unnecessary.

I'm just surprised with how many people are cool with employers acting like total cocksuckers to their best employees.

He agreed to it and then decided he had no respect for the UFC staff and they can have their time wasted while he stays in bed.

He could've easily just said that time doesn't work for me can we change it to a better time but he had no respect and didn't bother telling them he wasn't gonna turn up.

You think GSP ever did that?

 

[Aurelian]

He agreed to it and then decided he had no respect for the UFC staff and they can have their time wasted while he stays in bed.

He could've easily just said that time doesn't work for me can we change it to a better time but he had no respect and didn't bother telling them he wasn't gonna turn up.

You think GSP ever did that?

Dan fucked up. But look, it's Dan Hooker.

I expect the other side of this equation to be more mature adults.

Everybody involved in this is a child.

 

[cmw43]

Dan fucked up. But look, it's Dan Hooker.

I expect the other side of this equation to be more mature adults.

Everybody involved in this is a child.

Oh yeah I'll agree with that, whoevers on the other side of it got petty.

 

[Oscar Madison]

Lazy Sleep-in Dan will be coming for that non-Title Fight paycheck in 2026.

Meanwhile, Sanko will be interviewing his U Fight Cheap replacement on DWCS in the upcoming weeks...

 

[agibmxmma]

I would love to give the UFC fighters a basic test to see what they know about the UFC.

Because you know more then those who call what you are a fan of, career?

 

[agibmxmma]

Shocker. At the APEX, they let fighters bring some family and friends to watch their fights, however, they have to leave the APEX once their friend or family member fought. For example, Dan Hooker faces Mateusz Gamrot. They can both bring people to accompany them for their fight at the APEX, but they have to leave immediately after their fight is over.

For the Contender stuff yes, but not for Apex UFC Fight cards since the Covid ban was lifted years ago.

 

[don't ask]

Because you know more then those who call what you are a fan of, career?

lol wow, that comment really angered you. What if I told you it was possible to collect information on a great number of subjects, so whether or not I know more is completely superfluous? Also, I know the UFC is a company that will treat Dan Hooker disrespectfully, which is more than Dan knew.

lol anyways, glad to see you posting, hope to see you cry more with stupid posts

 

[agibmxmma]

lol wow, that comment really angered you. What if I told you it was possible to collect information on a great number of subjects, so whether or not I know more is completely superfluous? Also, I know the UFC is a company that will treat Dan Hooker disrespectfully, which is more than Dan knew.

lol anyways, glad to see you posting, hope to see you cry more with stupid posts

If reality is angry to you, you have failed already bud. The insecurity within you is comical. Continue talking about something you would never do.. those of us who have fought professionally find comments like yours, comical.

 

[don't ask]

If reality is angry to you, you have failed already bud. The insecurity within you is comical. Continue talking about something you would never do.. those of us who have fought professionally find comments like yours, comical.

lol "I better pretend I'm not an idiot and like I haven't just typed something really sad"

good job, champ

 

[burningspear]

dan didnt get to see his boy, the ufc lost a company man, lose/lose

 

[CC27]

What I dont get about this story is did UFC bring him out for this event to do pr stuff cause if thats the case then UFC is in the right if he ditched it.

Or did he just come on his own dime but then why is he being booked for pr stuff if he was just here to support his friend?

 

[StewDogg11]

Maybe, just maybe, it's because Hooker didn't realize he'd have to get up at 3 AM to do something he "agreed" to because he assumed like anybody else that he'd be asked to go there at a more reasonable time. Who the hell gets up for work or anything else at 3 AM anyway?

Tons of people. Ever heard of the night shift?