Dan Hooker Believes He’d Be 'Far Richer' Focusing on Business Rather Than MMA

Dan Hooker said he might have invested his time outside the cage, underscoring growing attention to fighter earnings and long-term security. The mixed martial arts veteran said he plans to focus on business and investment after MMA. Hooker, 24-13, is scheduled to face Benoit St. Denis at UFC 325 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. He told Engage that earlier emphasis on building a business could have improved his finances and reduced health risks. Conor McGregor has shown pathways for fighters to grow income outside the Octagon, a trend some athletes now pursue.