Lightweight#8 RankedACTIVE

Dan Hooker

24-12

Age

Height

6'0"

Weight

1555 lbs

Reach

75"

Avg Fight Time

10:13

Gym

Saigon Sports Club- Vietnam

UFC Record

14-10(24 bouts)

Wins By

7 KO 2 Sub 5 Dec

Losses By

4 KO 2 Sub 4 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 5R2 3R3 5R5 1

Last 5

LLLLW

Finish Rate

75%

Bonuses

Style

MMA

Location

Aukland, New Zealand

Last Fight2026-02-01

L - Benoit Saint Denis

Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Opponent Last Bout

W - Dan HookerSubmissionR2 2:56· Rear Naked Choke

Fight History

LOSS

vs Jason Knight

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Arman Tsarukyan

UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker· 2025-09-27

Submission

Arm Triangle From Mount

R2 3:34

SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R2 3:34

LOSS

vs Edson Barboza

UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Iaquinta· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Body At Distance

R3 2:19

KO/TKOPunches to Body At Distance·R3 2:19

LOSS

vs Maximo Blanco

UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Jim Miller

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Knee to Head In Clinch

R1 3:00

KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R1 3:00

WIN

vs Hatsu Hioki

UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Hunt· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance

R2 4:13

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 4:13

WIN

vs Ross Pearson

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Knee to Head In Clinch

R2 3:02

KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R2 3:02

WIN

vs Mark Eddiva

UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Mir· 2025-09-27

Submission

Guillotine Choke From Mount

R1 1:24

SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Mount·R1 1:24

LOSS

vs Arnold Allen

UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 2:33

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:33

LOSS

vs Dustin Poirier

UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Paul Felder

UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R5 5:00

Decision - Split·R5 5:00

WIN

vs James Vick

UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Edwards· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 2:33

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:33

WIN

vs Ian Entwistle

UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head On Ground

R1 3:34

KO/TKOElbows to Head On Ground·R1 3:34

WIN

vs Mateusz Gamrot

UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya· 2024-08-17

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Jalin Turner

UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez· 2023-07-08

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Claudio Puelles

UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira· 2022-11-12

KO/TKO

Kick to Body At Distance Front Kick

R2 4:06

KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance Front Kick·R2 4:06

LOSS

vs Islam Makhachev

UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira· 2021-10-30

Submission

Kimura From Side Control

R1 2:25

SubmissionKimura From Side Control·R1 2:25

WIN

vs Nasrat Haqparast

UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega· 2021-09-25

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Michael Chandler

UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor· 2021-01-23

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 2:30

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:30

WIN

vs Al Iaquinta

UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya· 2019-10-05

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Gilbert Burns

UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier· 2018-07-07

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 2:28

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:28

WIN

vs Marc Diakiese

UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm· 2017-12-30

Submission

Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground

R3 0:42

SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Ground·R3 0:42

LOSS

vs Yair Rodriguez

UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson· 2015-10-03

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Benoit Saint Denis

UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Mount

R2 4:45

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R2 4:45

Fighter Archetype

Submission Artist

Front-Choke Specialist

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

5.0/min

Grappling

0.73 TD

Defense

51%

⚖️Dan adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

28 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Elbows

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+67% vs div avg

68%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Jabs

61%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Knees

54%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🦵Leg Strike

Leg Kicks

46%

⭐Other

Damage Events

36%

Counters

36%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (68%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (129%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 265% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

78% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

22% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (6 techniques)

Knee to Head In Clinch

29% of KOs

Kick to Body At Distance Front Kick

14% of KOs

Kick to Head At Distance

14% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

14% of KOs

Elbows to Head On Ground

14% of KOs

Punches to Head At Distance

14% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)

From Mount

Guillotine Choke From Mount

50% of subs

Standing/Scramble

Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground

50% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 78% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Knee to Head In Clinch leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground and Guillotine Choke From Mount. Keeps opponents guessing.
🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 8 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (13/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 75% of wins end in finish (11 KO + 7 subs).

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 78% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

49%

Average

Division Rank#24 of 57

0%100%

Striking Defense

51%

Average

Division Rank#36 of 57

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

45% acc84%

Clinch

65% acc9%

Ground

85% acc7%

Striking Differential+0.31/min

5.03 landed/min4.72 absorbed/min

5.03

Landed/Min

4.72

Absorbed/Min

0.60

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1131

Sig. Strikes Attempted2325

Key Insights

Dan is a distance-first striker, with 84% of output at range.

Uses leg kicks strategically (20%).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 84% of output at range with 45% accuracy.

Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Elite KD exchange: deals 4.5x more knockdowns than absorbed.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

34%

Low

Division Rank#33 of 57

0%100%

TD Defense

78%

Elite

Division Rank#18 of 57

0%100%

TD Success Rate

Landed

Defended

Total

0.73

TD / 15min

0.33

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

31%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

9 total attempts

Opportunistic

44%

11%

Key Insights

Solid TD defense at 78%.

7 career submission wins.

Lower TD accuracy (34%).

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,114

1.24

Ratio

Absorbed

902

Chin Rating

Elite

KD Exchange

9/2

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

34.1

Moderate

Strikes/Min

5.9

Standing %

85%

R3 vs R1 Output

106%

Steady

Key Insights

🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (34.1) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 24 fights

R1 Control

0:26

R2 Control

0:43

R3 Control

1:16

R1 to Final

+32%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+22.4pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+22.4pp

Body

-1.8pp

Leg

-20.6pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-0.6pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

Championship Rounds

Based on 2 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

21.6

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

17.3

sig strikes / round

Output Change

80%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Slight Fade

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#20

of 57

🥈 Top 50%

Absorption

#43

of 57

🥉 Mid-range

Accuracy

#24

of 57

🥈 Top 50%

Str Defense

#36

of 57

🥉 Mid-range

Knockdowns

#19

of 57

🥈 Top 50%

Takedowns

#41

of 57

🥉 Mid-range

Submissions

#26

of 57

🥈 Top 50%

Damage Ratio

#31

of 57

🥉 Mid-range

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3050

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 7

43% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights