Nearly 11 weeks after his epic Fight of the Night with Jalin Turner at UFC 290, Dan Hooker is ready to look forward to his next fight. Hooker (23-12 MMA, 13-8 UFC) got his hand raised by split decision against Turner in their lightweight bout in Las Vegas, but it came at a cost. He suffered a fractured orbital bone as well as a broken arm in the fight, the latter of which required surgery. After going through the recovery process, Hooker said he’s now received clearance to resume his career (via X ): All clear from the Doc, let’s party. pic.twitter.com/zJgPza5BF1 — Dan Hangman Hooker (@danthehangman) September 22, 2023 All clear from the Doc, let’s party. After a rough stretch of four losses in five fights – albeit exclusively against the divisional elite – Hooker, 33, has now put his career back on track with consecutive wins at 155 pounds.
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Dan Hooker reveals doctor’s clearance for broken arm, targets next UFC booking – MMA Junkie