UFC 281: The questions Dan Hooker wants to answer in bout against rising lightweight Claudio Puelles

Dan Hooker reached a career-high ranking of No6 in the UFC lightweight division after beating Paul Felder in Auckland in 2020. Photo / Getty Images

Dan Hooker is well aware of the position he finds himself in among the elite of the UFC's lightweight division.

Early in 2021, the Kiwi mixed martial artist was ranked No 6, but after first-round