"Just a scratch" - Fans react as UFC commentator Jon Anik rocks Dan Hooker merch

Dan Hooker has found himself a supporter in veteran UFC commentator Jon Anik ahead of the former's UFC 305 clash with Mateusz Gamrot. The support comes in the form of a T-shirt Anik wore and showed on a recent Instagram post. The shirt itself features Hooker's face, blood splatter, and a memorable quote.

The quote, "Just a scratch," is originally from 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' but was repurposed by Hooker when Joe Rogan asked him to comment on his broken arm following his barnburner against Jalin Turner last year.

Naturally, Anik's decision to show his support for Hooker drew countless fans, and even Hooker himself with several heart-eyes emojis, to the comment section of his Instagram post. One fan praised the T-shirt itself.

"That T-shirt is a stunner Sir"

Another fan merely echoed Hooker's quote in commemoration of the New Zealander's legendary durability and mental fortitude.

"Just a scratch"

Others even declared Anik an honorary Kiwi for his tribute to Hooker.

"You're a Kiwi for life"

One fan claimed that because of the shirt, Hooker must be Anik's favorite fighter.

"Hooker is ur fav fighter!!!"

A collage of fan reactions can be seen below:

Reactions to Jon Anik's Dan Hooker shirt

Hooker is currently looking to work his way back into the top five, and Gamrot stands in his way as the No.5-ranked lightweight. 'The Hangman' is currently on a two-fight win streak after back-to-back wins over Turner and Claudio Puelles.

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Dan Hooker is among the UFC's toughest-ever fighters

The T-shirt Jon Anik chose to wear is a tribute to Dan Hooker's toughness, who has proved time and again that he has no quit in him. The New Zealander has taken part in 35 fights and has only ever been finished six times, with most cases being due to the referee stepping in to spare him from further damage.

Check out Dan Hooker's legendary loss to Edson Barboza:

Among the greatest examples of his durability and stubborn will is his bout with Edson Barboza. The Brazilian proved a significant step ahead of him in the striking department, brutalizing his body to no end, and despite the shocking amount of damage he absorbed, Hooker refused to quit until it was too late.