Former US President Donald Trump was greatly impressed by Jalin Turner’s performance at UFC 290 and praised him after his match against Dan Hooker.
UFC 290 was an exciting event, featuring a stacked main card with thrilling performances and unforgettable moments. The UFC showcased captivating featherweight and flyweight title bouts that were truly epic. Fans were also amazed by Dricus Du Plessis’ exceptional display as he defeated Robert Whittaker. Similarly, Bo Nickal silenced his doubters by quickly defeating Val Woodburn in just 38 seconds.
However, one match stood out and will be remembered—the lightweight bout between Dan Hooker and Jalin Turner. These two stars engaged in a grueling back-and-forth battle, resulting in both men being covered in blood and sustaining severe injuries.
Despite Hooker’s reputation for delivering exciting performances, Turner surprisingly dominated him and almost secured victory with a devastating head kick. Nonetheless, “The Hangman” managed to regain his composure and relentlessly pressured Turner, leading to a clash. Many fans considered this showdown one of the best UFC matches of the year.
The match went the distance, and Dan Hooker was declared the winner via a split decision. Two judges scored the bout 29-28 in favor of Hooker, while the other judge favored Turner with the same score.
Like countless UFC fans, former UFC President Donald Trump was deeply impressed by Turner’s performance. Following the intense match with Hooker, Turner had the opportunity to converse with Trump, who was seated in the VIP section alongside UFC head honcho Dana White. The two exchanged words, and Trump could be heard saying, “Great fight. Thank you. Thank you very much.”
Despite emerging victorious, Dan Hooker suffered a significant injury in addition to his bloodied appearance. The 33-year-old shared an X-ray revealing a fractured orbital bone. However, Hooker downplayed the severity of the injury, remarking, “just another scratch.”
Bone injuries typically require substantial time to heal, and it remains uncertain when Hooker will fully recover from his fractured orbital bone. With this recent triumph, Hooker climbed to the number 10 spot in the lightweight rankings.