"It’s a crime he didn’t get the Strickland-Sneako treatment" - Fans love to see IShowSpeed getting demolished by Dan Hooker in collab boxing match

Content creator IShowSpeed recently stepped into an MMA cage with UFC star Dan Hooker during the former's New Zealand tour. Known for his playful collaborations with sports figures, Speed's sparring session with Hooker, a UFC veteran, quickly gained traction online.

Despite Speed's enthusiasm, Hooker’s experience shone through as he dominated the friendly match. Fans flooded social media with reactions to the sparring session, with one commenting:

“It’s a crime he didn’t get the Strickland Sneako treatment.”

Another quipped:

“Man thought Hooker was Jake Paul”

Check out some of the fan reactions below:

Fans react to the recent sparing session between IShowSpeed and Dan Hooker. [Screenshot courtesy: X]

Hooker, with a 24-12 record, recently won a split decision against Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305. Though his next opponent is unknown, he’s been linked to potential matchups with Conor McGregor or Max Holloway.

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Dan Hooker weighs in on fighting Dagestani champions like Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov

Dan Hooker claims that the aura surrounding Dagestani champions like Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov often defeats opponents before the fight begins. The UFC lightweight shared his perspective, reflecting on his 2021 bout against Makhachev at UFC 267, where he was submitted in the first round.

Speaking to Submission Radio, Hooker discussed how the mental challenge of fighting dominant figures like Makhachev and retired legend Nurmagomedov extends beyond physical preparation:

“The myth of it is bigger than the actual task, and they kind of ride off the back of the myth of Khabib, and that’s bled into Makhachev, and you can see it.”

Hooker emphasized the importance of focusing on the individual rather than the intimidating narratives surrounding them:

“It definitely affected me. It’s bigger than the actual guy. If you just boil it down to the actual guy, it makes it quite a bit simpler.”

Check out Dan Hooker's comments below (3:14):