The UFC recently announced that fan favorite lightweight Dan “The Hangman” Hooker will make his return to the Octagon after a long injury layoff. Despite being sidelined, Dan Hooker has remained active in the media and in the good graces of UFC fans through his popular “$50K Backyard/Gym Fight” tournaments. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)When asked about a game plan, Hooker told Submission Radio, “If he comes in arm’s range to me, I’m going to hit him. If you put me near the guy, I’m going to try and hit him, throw [expletive] at him, and piss him off. Expect fireworks and consequences, because whoever walks out of the cage victorious will have made a loud statement about where the lightweight title picture is headed.