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5 potential opponents for Dan Hooker after latest setback at UFC London

UFC 266: Dan Hooker vs. Nasrat Haqparast [Via Getty]
UFC 266: Dan Hooker vs. Nasrat Haqparast [Via Getty]

At UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinal, Dan Hooker made his much anticipated return to the featherweight division. Unfortunately, the fight did not go as anticipated for 'The Hangman.' He was TKO'd by British rising contender Arnold Allen in the first round of a statement victory.

Hooker does still seem set on a future at featherweight, despite this initial setback. However, he is now riding a two-fight losing streak and must carefully consider what his next move will be.

In the following list, we break down five potential opponents for Dan Hooker after his latest setback at UFC London. Honorable mentions go to Andre Fili, Lerone Murphy, and Hakeem Dawodu.

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#5. Dan Hooker vs. Charles 'Air' Jourdain

Canada's Charles Jourdain has exclusively featured in all-out action fights for the entirety of his UFC career. 'Air' has finished Doo Ho Choi and Marcelo Rojo, as well as putting on a clinical striking performance against Andre Ewell to claim a unanimous decision victory.

Jourdain is currently booked to face off against Lando Vannata, but win or lose, a fight with Dan Hooker would undoubtedly produce a spectacle of violence that will have fans off their feet. Both men are clinical strikers, and while Jourdain may have the speed advantage, Hooker's knockout power will mean he is never without a chance of victory.

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