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New Zealand MMA fighter Dan Hooker has become the center of online attention after an unverified infidelity rumor began circulating on the social media. An Instagram influencer known as ‘Keekgrace’ accused the UFC lightweight of cheating and shared screenshots of alleged messages along with photos of the two together. The claims quickly spread across MMA fan pages. However, none of the accusations have been confirmed, and Hooker has not publicly admitted to any wrongdoing.The controversy remains limited to social media discussions and has not become a legal or sporting matter. Hooker, who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), appeared to respond in a lighthearted way. Instead of issuing a serious statement, he posted a meme on Instagram that joked about protecting his family while someone tried to cause drama. His response surprised many fans following the situation online.

Dan Hooker laughs off cheating allegations with humor

via Dan Hooker/ Instagram story

The rumors started when Keekgrace posted claims that Dan Hooker was involved in a secret relationship while still married. She also alleged that the fighter had been unfaithful in different ways. The posts included screenshots of conversations that have not been verified. The influencer further claimed that Hooker’s wife was aware of the situation.Despite the serious nature of the allegations, Hooker did not address the claims directly. Instead, he chose humor. The lightweight fighter shared a meme on Instagram suggesting he was focused on keeping his family strong while others attempted to interfere. The post quickly gained attention among MMA fans.Earlier, Hooker also reacted on X, formerly known as Twitter. In one update, he joked about missing the entire online storm as it unfolded. In another post, he made a playful comment about his sexuality, clearly trying to show that he was not taking the situation too seriously.

Dan Hooker wife and children, what we know about his family

Dan Hooker has often shared family moments on social media. He has often been spotted with his wife at MMA events. He has a daughte,r Zoe, who has been often spotted in his social media posts and UFC Embedded vlogs. Publicly, he has often spoken about balancing his career with his responsibilities at home.There has been no previous public record of similar allegations against him. For now, the situation remains an online controversy, with no official investigation or formal complaint involved.