UFC legend Chael Sonnen has claimed Dan Hooker is on a shortlist of opponents being put together for Conor McGregor's return.
McGregor has made a return to training in recent weeks ahead of a planned comeback later this year. The Irishman has ballooned in weight since breaking his leg last summer and has options available at both 155lb and 170lb despite his plan to challenge Kamaru Usman.
Sonnen believes Hooker would allow McGregor to take a calculated risk while learning for the future of his career. “In the business side of your career there are times where you’re gonna take big risks, but then you must learn from them," Sonnen said on his YouTube channel. "Hooker is a 55-pounder.
