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Dan Hooker Targets Arman Tsarukyan for UFC Return, Promises to ‘Kick His Teeth In’

Dan Hooker is eyeing a high-stakes return to the UFC octagon, and he’s set his sights on the lightweight division’s top contender, Arman Tsarukyan.

Dan Hooker wants Arman Tsarukyan for UFC Return

After stringing together three consecutive wins, including a gritty decision over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305, Hooker was briefly sidelined by a hand injury that forced him out of a scheduled clash with Justin Gaethje earlier this year. Now nearly fully recovered, the New Zealander is making it clear he wants to jump straight back into the deep end of the lightweight pool.