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Dan Hooker open to future fighting move to the BKFC: ‘That’s my retirement fund, that looks like fun’

Ahead of his return at UFC 313, Dan Hooker has confirmed his interest in a potential move to the BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) before ending his combat sports career, claiming competing in the ring “looks like fun” to him.

Hooker, the current number five ranked lightweight challenger, is slated to return at UFC 313 in March, taking on former interim champion and symbolic BMF titleholder, Justin Gaethje in a five round clash.

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Sidelined since last summer, City Kickboxing star, Hooker most recently turned in his third consecutive victory, landing a close, unanimous decision win over perennial challenger, Mateusz Gamrot in a back-and-forth clash at UFC 305.