UFC

Dan “The Hangman”Hooker

UFC24-15-0

Division
Featherweight
Stance
Switch
Height
6' 0"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
75"
Nationality
Aukland, New Zealand
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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
10
Wins by submission
7
Wins by decision
4

Striking accuracy

49%

1,066 landed · 2,182 attempted

Takedown accuracy

34%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-07-08 to 2026-09-05

Wins

2 / 5

Losses

3 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Dan Hooker Bio

Dan Hooker is a New Zealand mixed martial artist known as “The Hangman.” As of September 11, 2026, the UFC lists him as an active competitor in its lightweight division. Born in Auckland, New Zealand, on February 13, 1990, Hooker is listed at 6 feet tall. He turned professional in 2009 and made his UFC debut on June 28, 2014, beginning a long tenure in the promotion after competing across several weight classes earlier in his career.

Hooker has been associated with City Kickboxing and has built a reputation as a rangy, offense-minded fighter whose UFC profile highlights body shots as a favored striking technique. He also has a submission background, describing himself as eager to capitalize on choke opportunities. His pre-UFC honors include the Australian Fighting Championship lightweight title, the Supremacy New Zealand lightweight championship, King in the Ring middleweight kickboxing honors and a WKBF X-Rules welterweight title. In the UFC, he has earned notable lightweight victories over Jim Miller, Gilbert Burns, Al Iaquinta, Paul Felder, Jalin Turner and Mateusz Gamrot. Hooker has not held a UFC championship.

Record
24-15-0
Division
Featherweight
Fighting style
MMA
Stance
Switch
Height
6' 0"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
75"
Leg reach
42.50
Gym / team
Tiger Muay Thai
Nationality
Aukland, New Zealand
Residence
Auckland, New Zealand
Fighting out of
Auckland, New Zealand
Birth date
Feb 13, 1990 (age 36)
Age
36
Birthplace
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Country
New Zealand

Dan Hooker Questions & Answers

What division does Dan Hooker compete in?

As of September 11, 2026, Dan Hooker is listed by the UFC as an active lightweight.

How tall is Dan Hooker and when was he born?

Hooker is listed at 6 feet tall and was born on February 13, 1990.

When did Dan Hooker make his UFC debut?

Hooker made his UFC debut on June 28, 2014. The UFC also lists him as a professional fighter since 2009.

Has Dan Hooker won a UFC title?

No. Hooker has not held a UFC championship, though the UFC lists regional MMA and kickboxing titles among his accomplishments.

What is Dan Hooker’s fighting style?

Hooker is an MMA fighter with a striking-oriented approach; he identifies body shots as a favorite technique and is also known for pursuing choke submissions when openings appear.

Who won the Dan Hooker vs. Jalin Turner fight?

Dan Hooker defeated Jalin Turner by split decision at UFC 290 on July 8, 2023.