Dan Hooker considers fighting Francis Ngannou for a high purse

Dan Hooker claims he would be willing to face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou if the financial compensation were sufficient. The UFC fighter is currently preparing for his upcoming bout against Salahdine Parnasse at UFC Paris on September 5. According to Hooker, the matchup against Parnasse represents the highest payday of his professional career to date. The Kiwi fighter has historically accepted difficult matchups, including short-notice bouts and welcoming new athletes into the organization. In addition to the potential heavyweight matchup, Hooker has publicly expressed interest in fighting free agent Usman Nurmagomedov if he transitions to the UFC. Hooker remains focused on his immediate obligations in Paris while weighing future opportunities.

• 12:00 AMSherdog — Dan Hooker says he’d fight Francis Ngannou for the right price