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Dan Hooker's UFC Comeback Delayed by Second Hand Surgery

5/20/2025

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Dan Hooker's highly anticipated UFC comeback is on hold after undergoing a second hand surgery due to a previous injury that sidelined him from UFC 313. Despite the setback, he’s eager to step in as a backup for the UFC 318 BMF title fight, leaving fans hopeful for his return by late 2023 or early 2024.

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Dan Hooker's highly anticipated UFC comeback is on hold after undergoing a second hand surgery due to a previous injury that sidelined him from UFC 313. Despite the setback, he’s eager to step in as a backup for the UFC 318 BMF title fight, leaving fans hopeful for his return by late 2023 or early 2024.