Dan Hooker

Hooker was born in Auckland, New Zealand into a family of partial Māori (Ngāti Maniapoto) descent.{{cite web|url=https://www.teaomaori.news/dan-hooker-welcomes-dangerous-jalin-turner-ufc-290|title=Dan Hooker welcomes 'dangerous' Jalin Turner at UFC 290|publisher=Te Ao Maori News|author=Mana Wikaire-Lewis|date=6 July 2023|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=6 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230706121135/https://www.teaomaori.news/dan-hooker-welcomes-dangerous-jalin-turner-ufc-290|url-status=dead}} He grew up playing both codes of rugby throughout his schooling and was introduced to mixed martial arts by a friend after leaving school.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/mma/story/_/id/28740668/dan-hooker-home-ufc-fight-night-auckland-headline-act|title=Dan Hooker at home as UFC Fight Night Auckland's headline act|publisher=ESPN UK|author=Sam Bruce|date=20 February 2020|access-date=7 July 2023}}

Hooker made his professional mixed martial arts debut in March 2009. He fought primarily in his native New Zealand and amassed a record of 10–4 before joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/5/21/5734506/ufc-fight-night-auckland-new-zealand-adds-entwistle-vs-hooker-johnson-vs-matthews-mma-news|title=Welcome to the UFC Entwistle, Hooker, Johnson, & Matthews|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Zane Simon|date=21 May 2014|access-date=9 May 2015|archive-date=25 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170325005630/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/5/21/5734506/ufc-fight-night-auckland-new-zealand-adds-entwistle-vs-hooker-johnson-vs-matthews-mma-news|url-status=dead}}

Dan is also a professional kickboxer with a 9–1–3 record, winning the King In The Ring Middleweight Kickboxing Championship and WKBF X-Rules Welterweight Championship.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/By-the-Numbers-Dan-Hooker-146993|title=By the Numbers: Dan Hooker|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=19 December 2018}}

Hooker also has a 3–2 submission grappling record. On 18 October 2009 he took part in the ICNZ Contender Series 1 No-Gi Submission Wrestling Tournament. He beat Thomas Kwok and Bass Khou by guillotine choke and lost to Pumau Campbell on points. He also competed in the New Zealand 2011 No-Gi Nationals, in the Advanced under 77 kg / 170 lbs division, he beat Paul Faavaoga in the first round and lost to LJ Stevenson in the second round.

He has also competed in a heavyweight fight, for which he weighed in at 86 kg / 189 lbs, against Mark Creedy, winning by knockout in the second round. He also competed in a heavyweight tag team kickboxing match against Antz Nansen.{{cite news|url=https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2018/12/mike-angove-modern-day-samurai-daniel-hooker-has-finally-found-a-home.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190817005842/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2018/12/mike-angove-modern-day-samurai-daniel-hooker-has-finally-found-a-home.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 August 2019|title=Mike Angove: Modern-day Samurai, Daniel Hooker has finally found a home|author=Mike Angove|newspaper=Newshub |date=16 December 2018|access-date=17 August 2019}}

Hooker has been coaching MMA since 2008, spending time as head coach at City Kickboxing gym in Auckland.{{cite web|url=https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/other/nz-lightweight-mma-fighter-dan-hooker-juggling-two-jobs-teaching-and-competing-in-ufc|title=NZ lightweight MMA fighter Dan Hooker juggling two jobs, teaching MMA and competing in UFC|publisher=tvnz.co.nz|author=Faleatua Malili|date=10 August 2018|access-date=17 August 2019}} In mid 2018 Hooker opened his own gym Combat Academy in Ellerslie, Auckland, a state-of-the-art gym that included a full-sized boxing ring and an octagon.{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/104490781/ufc-star-dan-hooker-looks-to-inspire-next-generation-with-combat-academy|title=UFC star Dan Hooker looks to inspire next generation with Combat Academy|publisher=Stuff |author=Marvin France|date=6 June 2016|access-date=17 August 2019}}{{cite news|url=https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2018/06/ufc-dan-hooker-looks-to-future-with-new-combat-academy.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711142424/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2018/06/ufc-dan-hooker-looks-to-future-with-new-combat-academy.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 July 2018|title=UFC: Dan Hooker looks to future with new combat academy|author=Brad Lewis|newspaper=Newshub |date=4 June 2018|access-date=17 August 2019}}

Hooker made his promotional debut against fellow newcomer Ian Entwistle on 28 June 2014 at UFC Fight Night 43. Hooker won the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/06/ufc-fight-night-43-results-daniel-hooker-survives-submissions-to-tko-ian-entwistle-with-elbows|title=UFC Fight Night 43 results: Daniel Hooker survives subs to TKO Ian Entwistle with elbows|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=28 June 2014|access-date=28 June 2014}}

Hooker faced Maximo Blanco on 20 September 2014 at UFC Fight Night 52.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Maximo-Blanco-Set-to-Face-Dan-Hooker-at-UFC-Fight-Night-in-Japan-70585|title=Maximo Blanco set to face Dan Hooker at UFC Fight Night in Japan|publisher=sherdog.com|author=C.J. Tuttle|date=15 July 2014|access-date=9 May 2015}} Hooker lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/ufc-fight-night-52-results-maximo-blanco-outslugs-gritty-daniel-hooker|title=UFC Fight Night 52 results: Maximo Blanco outslugs gritty Daniel Hooker|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=20 September 2014|access-date=20 September 2014}}

Hooker faced Hatsu Hioki on 10 May 2015 at UFC Fight Night 65.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/02/hatsu-hioki-meets-daniel-hooker-at-ufc-fight-night-65-in-australia|title=Hatsu Hioki meets Daniel Hooker at UFC Fight Night 65 in Australia|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=23 February 2015|access-date=9 May 2015}} He won the fight via knockout due to a combination of head kick and punches in the second round. With this win, he became the first man to knock out Hioki in a MMA fight.{{cite web|url=http://www.fightline.com/dan-hooker-earns-career-defining-victory-ufc-fight-night-65/|title=Dan Hooker earns career-defining victory At UFC Fight Night 65|publisher=fightline.com|author=Dana Becker|date=10 May 2015|access-date=10 May 2015}} The win also earned Hooker his first Performance of the Night bonus award.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/05/ufc-fight-night-65-bonuses-with-10-finishes-in-12-fights-who-got-50000|title=UFC Fight Night 65 bonuses: With 10 finishes in 12 fights, who got $50,000?|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=10 May 2015|access-date=10 May 2015}}

Hooker next faced Yair Rodríguez on 3 October 2015 at UFC 192.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/8/3/9092313/yair-rodriguez-vs-dan-hooker-added-to-ufc-192-slate|title=Yair Rodriguez vs. Dan Hooker added to UFC 192 slate|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=3 August 2015|access-date=3 August 2015}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/10/ufc-192-results-yair-rodriguez-sweeps-daniel-hooker-despite-likely-broken-foot|title=UFC 192 results: Yair Rodriguez sweeps Daniel Hooker|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=3 October 2015|access-date=3 October 2015}}

In April 2016, Hooker competed in the 2016 Tiger Muay Thai Tryouts in Phuket, and won a place on the professional fight team, along with teammate Dave Leduc.{{cite web|title=Congrats to the Fight Team Tryout 2016 winners & welcome to Tiger Muay Thai|url=https://www.tigermuaythai.com/congrats-figh-team-tryout-2016-winners-welcome-tiger-muay-thai|website=Tiger Muay Thai|date=9 April 2016}}

Hooker next faced Mark Eddiva on 20 March 2016 at UFC Fight Night 85.{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/76345561/Daniel-Hooker-added-to-UFC-Brisbane-to-make-it-three-Kiwi-fighters-on-card|title=Daniel Hooker added to UFC Brisbane to make it three Kiwi fighters on card|publisher=Stuff |author=Clay Wilson|access-date=28 January 2016|date=28 January 2016}} He won the fighting from a high-elbow mounted guillotine choke in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/03/ufc-fight-night-85-results-dan-hooker-masterfully-chokes-out-mark-eddiva-in-84-seconds-1|title=UFC Fight Night 85 results: Dan Hooker masterfully chokes out Mark Eddiva in 84 seconds|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=19 March 2016|access-date=19 March 2016}}

Hooker faced Jason Knight on 27 November 2016 at UFC Fight Night 101.{{cite web|url=http://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/ufc-melbourne-dan-hooker-to-face-jason-knight/|title=UFC Melbourne: Dan Hooker to face Jason Knight|publisher=fightnewsaustralia.com|author=Emma Challands|date=9 October 2016|access-date=9 October 2016}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/11/ufc-fight-night-101-results-jason-knight-outworks-dan-hooker-over-three-rounds-for-decision-win|title=UFC Fight Night 101 results: Jason Knight outworks Dan Hooker over three rounds for decision win|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=27 November 2016|access-date=27 November 2016}}

Moving up from featherweight to lightweight, Hooker fought Ross Pearson on 11 June 2017 at UFC Fight Night 110.{{cite news|url=http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2017/03/new-zealand-ufc-lightweight-daniel-hooker-to-fight-ross-pearson-at-ufc-fight-night-in-auckland.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330083637/http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2017/03/new-zealand-ufc-lightweight-daniel-hooker-to-fight-ross-pearson-at-ufc-fight-night-in-auckland.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 March 2017|title=New Zealand UFC lightweight Daniel Hooker to fight Ross Pearson at UFC Fight Night in Auckland|publisher=Newshub |author=Brad Lewis|date=30 March 2017|access-date=30 March 2017}} He trained locally in City Kickboxing in Newton, Auckland.{{Cite web|url=http://citykickboxing.net.nz|title=Home – City Kickboxing|website=City Kickboxing|language=en-US|access-date=11 June 2017}} He won the fight via knockout in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-fight-night-110-results-dan-hooker-polishes-off-ross-pearson-with-perfectly-timed-knee|title=UFC Fight Night 110 results: Dan Hooker polishes off Ross Pearson with perfectly timed knee|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|access-date=10 June 2017|date=10 June 2017}} The win also earned Hooker his second Performance of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-fight-night-110-bonuses-finishes-by-ben-nguyen-dan-hooker-earn-them-50k|title=UFC Fight Night 110 bonuses: Finishes by Ben Nguyen, Dan Hooker earn them $50K|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=10 June 2017|date=10 June 2017}}

Hooker faced Marc Diakiese on 30 December 2017 at UFC 219{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/10/dan-hooker-mark-diakiese-ufc-219-las-vegas|title=Dan Hooker meets Marc Diakiese at UFC 219 in Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=23 October 2017|access-date=23 October 2017}} He won the fight via guillotine choke submission in the third round.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/12/30/16832228/ufc-219-live-blog-dan-hooker-vs-marc-diakiese|title=UFC 219 live blog: Dan Hooker vs. Marc Diakiese|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=31 December 2017}}

Hooker faced Jim Miller on 21 April 2018 at UFC Fight Night 128.{{cite web|url=http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/boxing/ufc-s-return-to-a-c-to-feature-fighters-with/article_42a18b7e-a773-570f-8f32-6857ebb8d85a.html|title=UFC's return to A.C. to feature fighters with ties to N.J.|publisher=pressofatlanticcity.com|author=Kristine Auble|date=28 February 2018|access-date=28 February 2018}} He won the fight via knockout in round one.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/04/ufc-fight-night-128-results-dan-hooker-ko-jim-miller-massive-knee-atlantic-city|title=UFC Fight Night 128 results: Dan Hooker KOs Jim Miller with massive knee|date=22 April 2018|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=22 April 2018|language=en-US}}

Hooker faced Gilbert Burns on 7 July 2018 at UFC 226.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/05/gilbert-burns-dan-hooker-slated-ufc-226-las-vegas|title=Gilbert Burns vs. Dan Hooker slated for UFC 226 in Las Vegas|date=19 May 2018|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=19 May 2018|language=en-US}} He won the fight via knockout in round one.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/ufc-226-results-dan-hooker-knocks-out-gilbert-burns-for-fourth-straight-finish|title=UFC 226 results: Dan Hooker knocks out Gilbert Burns for fourth straight finish|date=8 July 2018|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=8 July 2018|language=en-US}}

Hooker faced Edson Barboza on 15 December 2018 at UFC on Fox 31.{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12119757|title=UFC: Dan Hooker books date with Edson Barboza at UFC Fight Night Milwaukee|date=5 September 2018|work=nzherald|access-date=5 September 2018|language=en-US}} Hooker lost the fight via TKO.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/12/ufc-on-fox-31-results-edson-barboza-batters-dan-hooker-tko|title= UFC on FOX 31 results: Edson Barboza brutalizes resilient Dan Hooker for third-round TKO|date=15 December 2018|work=mmajunkie|access-date=15 December 2018|language=en-US}}

Hooker faced James Vick on 20 July 2019 at UFC on ESPN 4.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/article/Three-fights-added-to-UFC-San-Antonio-card-July-20-13922845.php|title=Fights added to UFC San Antonio card July 20|author=Alex Miller|date=4 June 2019|publisher=mysa.com|access-date=4 June 2019}} He won the fight via knockout in the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/07/20/ufc-san-antonio-results-dan-hooker/|title=UFC San Antonio Results: Dan Hooker Gets First Stoppage of the Night With First Round KO|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=20 July 2019|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=21 July 2019}} This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/ufc-san-antonio-bonuses-attendance-gate/|title=UFC San Antonio Bonuses, Attendance & Gate|author=Jon Fuentes|date=21 July 2019|publisher=lowkickmma.com|language=en-US|access-date=21 July 2019}}

Hooker faced former UFC title challenger Al Iaquinta on 6 October 2019 at UFC 243.{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/al-iaquinta-vs-dan-hooker-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-243-in-melbourne/|title=Al Iaquinta vs. Dan Hooker toegevoegd aan UFC 243 in Melbourne|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=22 August 2019|language=en-US|access-date=22 August 2019}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/10/06/ufc-243-results-dan-hooker/|title=UFC 243 Results: Dan Hooker Impresses in Dominant Performance|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=6 October 2019|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=6 October 2019}}

Hooker faced Paul Felder on 23 February 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12289123|title=Kiwi Dan Hooker confirmed as main event for UFC Auckland|newspaper=The New Zealand Herald |date=27 November 2019|access-date=27 November 2019|language=en-NZ|issn=1170-0777}} Hooker won the fight by a controversial split decision. Out of 17 media members, 12 scored it for Felder, and only 4 for Hooker.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/02/22/ufc-auckland-results-paul-felder-dan-hooker/|title=UFC Auckland Results: Dan Hooker Takes Wild Split Decision from Paul Felder|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=22 February 2020|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=23 February 2020}} This fight earned him a Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/2/22/21147655/ufc-auckland-bonuses-dan-hooker-paul-felder-take-home-fight-of-the-night-five-round-slugfest|title=UFC Auckland bonuses: Dan Hooker, Paul Felder take home 'Fight of the Night' following five round slugfest|last=Newswire|first=MMA Fighting|date=22 February 2020|website=MMA Fighting|language=en|access-date=23 February 2020}}

Hooker faced returning UFC title challenger Dustin Poirier on 27 June 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/6/12/21289597/ufc-on-espn-12-fight-card-almost-complete-for-june-27-headlined-by-dustin-poirier-vs-dan-hooker|title=UFC on ESPN 12 fight card almost complete for June 27, headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker|publisher=MMAFighting|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=12 June 2020|access-date=12 June 2020}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Fuentes|first=Jon|date=27 June 2020|title=UFC on ESPN 12 Results: Dustin Poirier Edges Out Dan Hooker In Epic FOTY Contender|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/06/27/ufc-on-espn-12-results-hooker-vs-poirier/|access-date=28 June 2020|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} This contest earned him the Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web|last=Hiergesell|first=Dan|date=28 June 2020|title=UFC On ESPN 12 Bonuses! Poirier, Hooker Cash Out In Memorable Main Event|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2020/6/28/21305379/ufc-on-espn-12-official-bonus-winners-poirier-hooker-results-mma-covid-vegas-hansen-erosa|access-date=28 June 2020|website=MMAmania.com|language=en}} This bout was widely considered one of the greatest fights of the year, due its back-and-forth bloody exchanges.{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=27 June 2020|title=Dustin Poirier wins bloody 'Fight of the Year' candidate with Dan Hooker at UFC on ESPN 12|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/6/27/21305818/dustin-poirier-wins-potential-fight-of-the-year-following-absolute-war-dan-hooker-at-ufc-on-espn-12|access-date=24 January 2021|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}

Hooker faced former three-time Bellator MMA lightweight champion and UFC newcomer Michael Chandler at UFC 257 on 24 January 2021.{{Cite web|date=4 January 2021|title=Michael Chandler's octagon debut set vs. Dan Hooker at UFC 257|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/01/ufc-257-michael-chandler-debut-vs-dan-hooker-mma-fight-booking-lightweight|access-date=4 January 2021|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} He lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round.{{Cite web|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=23 January 2021|title=UFC 257 Results: Michael Chandler Lives Up to Expectations, KO's Dan Hooker|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/01/24/ufc-257-results-michael-chandler-kos-dan-hooker/|access-date=24 January 2021|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} After the bout, Hooker placed his gloves in the middle of the octagon as a sign of retirement.{{Cite news|title=Mixed Martial Arts: Kiwi UFC star Dan Hooker hints at retirement after stunning knockout loss|language=en|work=Newshub |url=https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2021/01/mixed-martial-arts-kiwi-ufc-star-dan-hooker-hints-at-retirement-after-stunning-knockout-loss.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124200555/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2021/01/mixed-martial-arts-kiwi-ufc-star-dan-hooker-hints-at-retirement-after-stunning-knockout-loss.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 January 2021|access-date=24 January 2021}} However, he then clarified that after reconsideration, he would not retire from the sport.{{Cite web|last=Holland|first=Jesse|date=1 February 2021|title=Dan Hooker won't retire from UFC after Michael Chandler loss because he's not good at anything else|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2021/2/1/22260117/dan-hooker-wont-retire-ufc-after-michael-chandler-loss-because-not-good-anything-else-mma|access-date=12 February 2021|website=MMAmania.com|language=en}}

Hooker faced Nasrat Haqparast on 25 September 2021 at UFC 266.{{Cite web|last=Shelton|first=Cole|date=16 August 2021|title=Dan Hooker returns at UFC 266 against rising contender Nasrat Haqparast|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/dan-hooker-returns-at-ufc-266-against-rising-contender-nasrat-haqparast/|access-date=16 August 2021|website={{!}} BJPenn.com|language=en-US}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=25 September 2021|title=UFC 266 Results: Dan Hooker Earns One-Sided Decision Over Nasrat Haqparast|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/09/25/ufc-266-results-dan-hooker-vs-nasrat-haqparast/|access-date=26 September 2021|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Hooker faced Islam Makhachev as a short notice replacement for Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC 267.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=30 September 2021|title=Dan Hooker pakt short notice partij tegen Islam Makhachev tijdens UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi|url=https://mmadna.nl/dan-hooker-pakt-short-notice-partij-tegen-islam-makhachev-tijdens-ufc-267-in-abu-dhabi/|access-date=30 September 2021|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} He lost the bout via submission due to a kimura in round one.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-10-30|title=UFC 267 Results: Islam Makhachev Submits Dan Hooker, States Case for Title Shot|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/10/30/ufc-267-results-islam-makhachev-vs-dan-hooker/|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Hooker faced Arnold Allen in a featherweight bout on 19 March 2022 at UFC Fight Night 204.{{Cite web|date=Jan 24, 2022|title=Dan Hooker returns to featherweight, meets Arnold Allen at UFC London|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/01/ufc-london-dan-hooker-vs-arnold-allen-featherweight-return-mma-fight-booking-matchup}} He lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round.{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Timothy |date=2022-03-19 |title=UFC London: Arnold Allen Stops Dan Hooker In Round 1 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/03/19/ufc-london-arnold-allen-stops-dan-hooker-round-1/ |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Hooker faced Claudio Puelles on 12 November 2022 at UFC 281.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmanews.com/2022/08/hooker-puelles-at-ufc-281-on-nov-12/|title=Hooker Returns To LW, Meets Puelles At UFC 281 On Nov. 12|publisher=mmanews.com|author=Harvey Leonard|date=2022-08-23|access-date=2022-08-23}} He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-11-12 |title=UFC 281: Dan Hooker's Teep Kicks Put Claudio Puelles Away |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/12/ufc-281-dan-hooker-vs-claudio-puelles/ |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Hooker was scheduled to face Jalin Turner on 4 March 2023 at UFC 285.{{Cite web |last=ATSteveDuncan |date=2023-01-24 |title=Dan Hooker vs. Jalin Turner agregado a UFC 285 |url=https://mma.uno/dan-hooker-vs-jalin-turner-agregado-a-ufc-285/ |access-date=2023-01-24 |website=MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español. |language=es}} However, Hooker was forced to withdraw from the event citing a hand injury,{{Cite web |last=Calhoun |first=Curtis |date=2023-02-08 |title=[UPDATE] Dan Hooker Out Of UFC 285 Bout Against Jalin Turner |url=https://www.mmanews.com/2023/02/jalin-turner-dan-hooker-2/ |access-date=2023-02-09 |website=MMA News |language=en-US}} and he was replaced by Mateusz Gamrot.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/14/23599963/ufc-285-mateus-gamrot-replaces-dan-hooker-injury-fight-jalin-turner-mma-news|title=Report: Mateusz Gamrot replaces Dan Hooker, fights Jalin Turner at UFC 285|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Zane Simon|date=2023-02-14|access-date=2023-02-14|archive-date=15 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230215005157/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/14/23599963/ufc-285-mateus-gamrot-replaces-dan-hooker-injury-fight-jalin-turner-mma-news|url-status=dead}}

Hooker faced Jalin Turner on 8 July 2023 at UFC 290.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/04/ufc-290-robbie-lawler-vs-niko-price-dan-hooker-jalin-turner|title=UFC 290 adds Robbie Lawler vs. Niko Price, Dan Hooker vs. Jalin Turner|website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2023-04-21|access-date=2023-04-21}} At the weigh-ins Turner weighed in at 158 pounds, 2 pounds over the non-title lightweight limit. As a result, the bout proceeded as a catchweight and Turner was fined 20% of his fight purse, which went to Hooker.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/7/7/23787142/ufc-290-weigh-in-results-two-title-fights-set-jalin-turner-misses-weight|title=UFC 290 weigh-in results: Two title fights set, Jalin Turner misses weight|website=www.mmafighting.com|date=7 July 2023 }} In a back and forth bout, Hooker came out victorious via split decision.{{Cite web |last=Morehouse |first=Cade |date=2023-07-08 |title=UFC 290: Bloodied Dan Hooker Emerges Victorious Following Three-Round War with Jalin Turner |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/08/ufc-290-jalin-turner-vs-dan-hooker/ |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Hooker was scheduled to face Bobby Green on 2 December 2023 at UFC on ESPN 52.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-01 |title=Unique stipulation set for Kiwi UFC star's return |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/dan-hooker-v-bobby-green-kiwi-ufc-star-set-for-return-at-ufc-austin-fight-night-in-five-round-co-main-event/OSCMODMU65BNXCOYBWSYMGBCF4/ |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=The New Zealand Herald |language=en-NZ}} However, the week before the event, Hooker withdrew due to injury,{{Cite web|author=Mike Heck|date=2023-11-21|title=Injury scratches Dan Hooker from UFC Austin bout with Bobby Green|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/11/21/23971789/injury-scratches-dan-hooker-from-ufc-austin-bout-with-bobby-green|access-date=2023-11-21|publisher=mmafighting.com}} and was replaced by Jalin Turner.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-23 |title=Jalin Turner replaces Dan Hooker, meets Bobby Green at UFC on ESPN 52 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/11/ufc-austin-jalin-turner-replaces-dan-hooker-meets-bobby-green-espn-52 |access-date=2023-11-23 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

Hooker fought former KSW Lightweight Champion and KSW Featherweight Champion Mateusz Gamrot on 18 August 2024 at UFC 305.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/07/ufc-305-dan-hooker-vs-mateusz-gamrot-perth-australia-mma-fight-booking-matchup|title=Dan Hooker vs. Mateusz Gamrot in the works for UFC 305 in Perth|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Farah Hannoun|date=2024-07-12|access-date=2024-07-12}} He won the fight by split decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/08/17/ufc-305-thrilling-battle-propels-dan-hooker-over-mateusz-gamrot/|title=UFC 305: Thrilling Battle Propels Dan Hooker Past Mateusz Gamrot|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Val Dewar|date=2024-08-17|access-date=2024-08-18}}

8 out of 17 media outlets scored the bout for Hooker.{{Cite web|url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/14940/Dan-Hooker-vs-Mateusz-Gamrot|title=MMA Decisions - Dan Hooker defeats Mateusz Gamrot|publisher=mmadecisions.com|author=MMA Decisions|date=2024-08-18|access-date=2024-08-18}} This fight earned him another Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2024/8/18/24222404/official-post-fight-bonus-winners-ufc-305-results-espn-ppv-du-plessis-adesanya-perth-kara-france|title=Bonuses! Kai Kara-France's stunning TKO finish leads $50K winners - UFC 305|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Dan Hiergesell|date=2024-08-18|access-date=2024-08-18}}

Hooker was scheduled to face former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje on March 8, 2025 at UFC 313.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/01/ufc-313-justin-gaethje-vs-dan-hooker-five-round-mma-las-vegas|title=Justin Gaethje books date with Dan Hooker at UFC 313 in Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=MMA Junkie Staff|date=2025-01-18|access-date=2025-01-18}} However, Hooker had to withdraw from the bout due to a hand injury,{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2025/2/25/24372472/dan-hooker-out-of-ufc-313-fight-against-justin-gaethje-with-injury|title=Dan Hooker out of UFC 313 fight against Justin Gaethje with injury|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Ryan Harkness|date=2025-02-25|access-date=2025-02-25}} and was replaced by Rafael Fiziev.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/02/ufc-313-justin-gaethje-vs-rafael-fiziev-2|title=Justin Gaethje gets new UFC 313 opponent as Rafael Fiziev steps in for rematch|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2025-02-26|access-date=2025-02-26}}

Hooker ran and taught at his own gym, The Combat Academy in Auckland, New Zealand,{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/104490781/ufc-star-dan-hooker-looks-to-inspire-next-generation-with-combat-academy|title=UFC star Dan Hooker looks to inspire next generation with Combat Academy|author=Marvin France|date=6 June 2018|publisher=stuff.co.nz}} which he has since closed to focus on his MMA career.{{Cite web |title='Good things can come from endings' - Tauzemup reflects on gym closure and joining CKB full-time |url=https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2023/01/26/good-things-can-come-from-endings-tauzemup-reflects-on-gym-closure-and-joining-ckb-full-time/ |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=Te Ao Māori News |language=en}} In September 2021, Hooker announced that he was relocating to the United States due to problems he experienced with lockdown measures in New Zealand as well as obtaining a work visa to travel to the US from NZ.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/09/ufc-266-dan-hooker-relocation-us-has-to-happen-travel-debacle|title=Dan Hooker: Relocating to U.S. 'has to happen' after UFC 266 work visa, travel ordeal|last1=Bohn|first1=Mike|last2=Hathaway|first2=Ken|publisher=MMA Junkie|date=24 September 2021|accessdate=24 September 2021}} However, he continues to live and train out of Auckland, New Zealand.

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• Performance of the Night (Three times) {{small| vs. Hatsu Hioki, Ross Pearson, and James Vick}}
• Fight of the Night (Three times) {{small|vs. Paul Felder, Dustin Poirier and Mateusz Gamrot}}
• UFC Honors Awards
• 2020: President's Choice Fight of the Year Nominee {{small|vs. Dustin Poirier}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/honors/presidential-award|title=UFC Honors 2020 Presidential Choice Awards|publisher=ufc.com|author=UFC Staff|date=2020-03-10|access-date=2025-01-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611003302/https://www.ufc.com/honors/presidential-award|archive-date=2020-06-11}}
• 2024: President's Choice Fight of the Year Nominee {{small|vs. Mateusz Gamrot}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.homeoffight.com/news/ufc/ufc-honors-2024-event-recap|title=UFC Honors 2024 Event Recap|publisher=homeoffight.com|author=Mike Jones|date=2025-01-13|access-date=2025-01-15}}
• UFC.com Awards
• 2015: Ranked #8 Upset of the Year {{small|vs. Hatsu Hioki}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/ten-Best-UFC-upsets-of-2015-holm-rousey-dos-anjos-hall|title=10 Best – Biggest UFC Upsets of 2015|last=Gerbasi|first=Thomas|date=December 21, 2015|work=UFC.com}}
• 2020: Ranked #3 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Dustin Poirier}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/2020-awards-10-best-fights|title=The 2020 Awards: 10 Best Fights|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=December 24, 2020|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}} & Ranked #5 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Paul Felder}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/2020-awards-10-best-fights|title=The 2020 Awards: 10 Best Fights|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=December 24, 2020|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2023: Ranked #6 Fight of the Year vs. Jalin Turner{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/fights-2023-ufc-com-awards-grasso-rakhmonov-makhachev-hooker-gaethje-hill-pantoja|title=THE FIGHTS - THE 2023 UFC.COM AWARDS|date=23 December 2023|author=UFC Staff|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2024: Ranked #8 Fight of the Year{{small| vs. Mateusz Gamrot}}{{Cite web |date=2024-12-19 |title=The Fights {{!}} 2024 UFC.com Awards {{!}} UFC |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/the-fights-2024-ufccom-awards |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=www.ufc.com |language=en}}
• Australian Fighting Championship
• AFC Lightweight Championship (One time){{cite news|url=http://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/australian-fighting-championships-6-card-taking-shape|title=Australian Fighting Championships 6 Fight Card Taking Shape|publisher=Fight News Australia|date=21 June 2013}}
• Two successful title defenses
• Supremacy Fighting Championships
• New Zealand Lightweight Championship{{cite web|url=http://www.nzmma.tv/index.php/the-news/1219-supremacy-fighting-championships-8-triple-threat |title=Supremacy Fighting Championships 8 Triple Threat |publisher=New Zealand MMA |date=3 June 2011 |access-date=3 October 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004134717/http://www.nzmma.tv/index.php/the-news/1219-supremacy-fighting-championships-8-triple-threat |archive-date=4 October 2015 }}
• MMAJunkie.com
• 2015 May Knockout of the Month vs. Hatsu Hioki{{Cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/mmajunkies-knockout-of-the-month-for-may-head-kicks-punches-or-elbows|title = MMAjunkie's 'Knockout of the Month' for May: Head kicks, punches or elbows?|date = June 2015}}
• 2020 February Fight of the Month vs. Paul Felder{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/03/fight-of-the-month-february-2020-paul-felder-dan-hooker-lightweight|title=MMA Junkie's 'Fight of the Month' for February: Lightweight contenders go to war|date=5 March 2020|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}
• 2020 June Fight of the Month vs. Dustin Poirier{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/07/fight-of-the-month-june-2020-dustin-poirier-dan-hooker-ufc-on-espn-12|title=MMA Junkie's 'Fight of the Month' for June: A lightweight war for the ages|date=3 July 2020|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}

• World Kickboxing Federation
• WKBF X-Rules Welterweight Championship
• King in the Ring
• King in the Ring Middleweight Championship

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|{{yes2}}Win

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|align=center|5:00

|Perth, Australia

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

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|Jalin Turner

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|{{dts|2023|July|8|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Catchweight (158 lb) bout; Turner missed weight.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|22–12

|Claudio Puelles

|TKO (front kick to the body)

|UFC 281

|{{dts|2022|November|12|format=dmy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:06

|New York City, New York, United States

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|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|21–12

|Arnold Allen

|TKO (punches and elbows)

|UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall

|{{dts|2022|March|19|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:33

|London, England

|{{small|Featherweight bout.}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

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|Islam Makhachev

|Submission (kimura)

|UFC 267

|{{dts|2021|October|30|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:25

|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|21–10

|Nasrat Haqparast

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|{{dts|2021|September|25|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|20–10

|Michael Chandler

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 257

|{{dts|2021|January|24|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:30

|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|20–9

|Dustin Poirier

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker

|{{dts|2020|June|27|format=dmy}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

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|{{Yes2}}Win

|align=center|20–8

|Paul Felder

|Decision (split)

|UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker

|{{dts|2020|February|23|format=dmy}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Auckland, New Zealand

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|19–8

|Al Iaquinta

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 243

|{{dts|2019|October|6|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Melbourne, Australia

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|18–8

|James Vick

|KO (punch)

|UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards

|{{dts|2019|July|20|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:33

|San Antonio, Texas, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|17–8

|Edson Barboza

|KO (punch to the body)

|UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2

|{{dts|2018|December|15|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:19

|Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|17–7

|Gilbert Burns

|KO (punch)

|UFC 226

|{{dts|2018|July|7|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:28

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|16–7

|Jim Miller

|KO (knee)

|UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee

|{{dts|2018|April|21|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:00

|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|15–7

|Marc Diakiese

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|UFC 219

|{{dts|2017|December|30|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|0:42

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|14–7

|Ross Pearson

|KO (knee)

|UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt

|{{dts|2017|June|11|format=dmy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:02

|Auckland, New Zealand

|{{small|Return to Lightweight. Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|13–7

|Jason Knight

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson

|{{dts|2016|November|27|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Melbourne, Australia

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|13–6

|Mark Eddiva

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir

|{{dts|2016|March|20|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:24

|Brisbane, Australia

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|12–6

|Yair Rodríguez

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 192

|{{dts|2015|October|3|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Houston, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|12–5

|Hatsu Hioki

|KO (head kick and punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt

|{{dts|2015|May|10|format=dmy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:13

|Adelaide, Australia

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|11–5

|Maximo Blanco

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson

|{{dts|2014|September|20|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Saitama, Japan

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|11–4

|Ian Entwistle

|TKO (elbows)

|UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt

|{{dts|2014|June|28|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:34

|Auckland, New Zealand

|{{small|Return to Featherweight.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|10–4

|Nick Patterson

|TKO (punches)

|Australian FC 6

|{{dts|2013|August|24|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|0:34

|Melbourne, Australia

|{{small|Defended the AFC Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|9–4

|Rusty McBride

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|Australian FC 5

|{{dts|2013|May|10|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:31

|Melbourne, Australia

|{{small|Defended the AFC Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|8–4

|Sihle Khuboni

|Submission (triangle choke)

|Shuriken MMA: Clash of the Continents

|{{dts|2012|October|13|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:53

|Auckland, New Zealand

|{{small|Return to Lightweight.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|7–4

|Wu Chengjie

|TKO (doctor stoppage)

|Legend FC 9

|{{dts|2012|June|16|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:44

| Macau, SAR, China

|{{small|Featherweight debut.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|6–4

|Rusty McBride

|TKO (doctor stoppage)

|Australian FC 3

|{{dts|2012|April|14|format=dmy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:57

|Melbourne, Australia

|{{small|Won the AFC Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|5–4

|Wu Haotian

|Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)

|Legend FC 8

|{{dts|2012|March|30|format=dmy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:52

| Hong Kong, SAR, China

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|5–3

|Yuma Ishizuka

|Decision (unanimous)

|Australian FC 2

|{{dts|2011|September|3|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Melbourne, Australia

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|4–3

|Scott MacGregor

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|Supremacy Cage Fighting 8

|{{dts|2011|July|30|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:42

|Auckland, New Zealand

|{{small|Won the Supremacy FC South Pacific Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|3–3

|Rob Lisita

|Decision (split)

|Supremacy Cage Fighting 6

|{{dts|2010|July|3|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Dunedin, New Zealand

|{{small|For the Supremacy FC South Pacific Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|3–2

|Sonny Brown

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|Rize MMA 4

|{{dts|2010|March|27|format=dmy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:00

|Fortitude Valley, Australia

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–1

|Ken Yasuda

|TKO (eye injury)

|Rize MMA 3

|{{dts|2009|December|5|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:12

|Mansfield, Australia

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–1

|Adam Calver

|Submission (armbar)

|Supremacy Cage Fighting 4

|{{dts|2009|November|14|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:52

|Auckland, New Zealand

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|1–1

|Adam Calver

|Decision (split)

|Supremacy Cage Fighting 3

|{{dts|2009|July|25|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Auckland, New Zealand

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

|Mike Taylor

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|Supremacy Cage Fighting 2

|{{dts|2009|March|7|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:48

|Auckland, New Zealand

|{{small|Lightweight debut.}}

|-

{{end}}

{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Dan-Hooker-45122|title=Dan|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=26 September 2021}}

{{Kickboxing record start|norec=y|title=Professional Kickboxing Record|record= 9-1-3 }}

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| 2013-07-13 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|NZ}} Edwin Samy || King in the Ring 72MAX, Final|| Auckland, New Zealand || KO (left hook to the body) || 1|| 0:55

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! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins King in the Ring 72MAX Tournament title.}}

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| 2013-07-13 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|NZ}} Victor Mechkov || King in the Ring 72MAX, Semi Final|| Auckland, New Zealand || KO (punches) || 3|| 2:16

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| 2013-07-13 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|NZ}} Dawson Gray|| King in the Ring 72MAX, Quarter Final|| Auckland, New Zealand || || ||

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| colspan=9 | Legend: {{legend2|#CCFFCC|Win |border=1px solid #CCFFCC}} {{legend2|#FFBBBB|Loss |border=1px solid #FFBBBB}} {{legend2|#c5d2ea|Draw/No contest |border=1px solid #c5d2ea}} {{legend2|White|Notes |border=1px solid #AAAAAA}}

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