Dan Hooker is back and he's back in a big way, dubbing his victory over James Vick "probably the most satisfying of my career" after his prolonged break. Making his first UFC appearance since last December's defeat to Edson Barboza, the Kiwi lightweight responded with a spectacular first-round knockout of 15th-ranked American Vick in San Antonio. "Respect to James Vick, I know he's a hometown boy," Hooker said. READ MORE:* Kiwi star's big UFC return* Kara-France books UFC return* Kiwi stars with quick KO* Adesanya eyes UFC record"Just do what my coaches say and it turns out the results." BRENDON RATNAYAKE/PHOTOSPORT Dan Hooker was making his first UFC appearance of the year against James Vick.

Source: Stuff July 21, 2019 02:38 UTC