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

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
Country
New Zealand

Dan Hooker Questions & Answers

What division does Dan Hooker compete in?

The UFC lists Dan Hooker as an active lightweight competitor.

How tall is Dan Hooker, and when did he make his UFC debut?

The UFC lists Hooker at 6 feet tall, and records his Octagon debut as June 28, 2014.

What titles did Dan Hooker hold before or outside the UFC?

The UFC profile lists Hooker as a former Australian Fighting Championship lightweight titleholder, Supremacy New Zealand lightweight champion, King In The Ring middleweight kickboxing champion and WKBF X-Rules welterweight champion.

What is Dan Hooker’s fighting style?

Dan Hooker is presented as an all-action, striking-oriented lightweight who became particularly dangerous after moving from featherweight to lightweight. UFC material also highlights his finishing instincts and pressure-based approach.

What is Dan Hooker’s nickname and favorite striking technique?

His nickname is “The Hangman,” and the UFC profile identifies body shots as his favorite striking technique.

Who won the Dan Hooker versus Jalin Turner fight?

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