Dana White confident Dan Hooker vs. Nasrat Haqparast happens at UFC 266

LAS VEGAS – Just days out from UFC 266, Dana White is not worried that the matchup between Dan Hooker and Nasrat Haqparast falls through.

Both Hooker (20-10 MMA, 10-6 UFC) and Haqparast (13-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) have experienced issues obtaining their U.S. visas and with Hooker’s situation finally sorted, Haqparast is yet to hear back.

But having dealt with numerous international fighters before, White is optimistic that Haqparast makes it to the fight.

“I don’t know yet, we’re...