DAN HOOKER NEWS

Quick bounce-back opportunity Hooker will take on Benoit Saint-Denis in a lightweight matchup at UFC 325 on Jan. 31, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Hooker parlayed a three-fight winning streak into a title eliminator fight in November but was beaten handily by arguably the top lightweight contender in Arman Tsarukyan. Many wrote Hooker's future title aspirations off after that, but he could get right back in the picture if he pulls an upset over a surging BSD to open up the year. Hooker will have slight height and reach advantages, but Saint-Denis is a superior grapper who also happens to be a higher-volume striker.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

UFC power rankings entering December 2025 The UFC had another superb event in Doha, Qatar, in which Arman Tsarukyan submitted Dan Hooker to solidify him as the number one contender....

NOVEMBER 28 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

"That was a big mistake" - Arman Tsarukyan reflects on headbutting Dan Hooker during UFC Qatar pre-fight faceoff Arman Tsarukyan recently reflected on headbutting Dan Hooker during their UFC Qatar pre-fight faceoff and admitted that it was a bad move on...

NOVEMBER 25 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Falls in Qatar main event Hooker lost to Arman Tsarukyan via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 3:34 of Round 2 at UFC Qatar on Saturday.

Impact Hooker wasn't thoroughly overwhelmed despite entering as a betting underdog as high as (+600), but there's a clear difference between him and the elite lightweights in the division. He was taken down and controlled for 3:16 in the opening frame, losing the significant striking battle 19-to-5. Despite landing a right hook early, he gave up an early takedown in Round 2, and Tsarukyan was able to lock in the choke from there that ultimately ended the proceedings. The loss snaps a three-fight winning streak for the 35-year-old, who may never again get this close to title contention.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Arman Tsarukyan wants to spend $50,000 UFC Qatar bonus on buying Khamzat Chimaev's $150,000 watch Arman Tsarukyan had another reason to be pleased with his performance at UFC Qatar. The Armenian impressively defeated Dan Hooker via submis...

NOVEMBER 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Performance was crazy" - Khamzat Chimaev lauds Arman Tsarukyan's win over Dan Hooker, pushes for Armenian's title shot Khamzat Chimaev was all praises for Arman Tsarukyan after the latter’s win over Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar.

NOVEMBER 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Arman Tsarukyan calls for Ilia Topuria fight after dominant UFC Qatar win Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker both made their respective returns to the Octagon for a huge main event at UFC Qatar.

NOVEMBER 22 • SI.COM

UFC Fight Night 265: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker odds, picks and predictions In a 5-round lightweight bout in the main event, Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 265 in Al Rayyan, Qatar.

NOVEMBER 22 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Deadspin | UFC Fight Night Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan popular favorite vs. Dan Hooker Deadspin | UFC Fight Night Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan popular favorite vs. Dan Hooker

NOVEMBER 22 • DEADSPIN.COM

Dan Hooker warns Arman Tsarukyan he'll gas out too if the fight turns into a wrestling war Dan Hooker recently issued a humorous warning to Arman Tsarukyan regarding their upcoming clash, given that it turns into a potential wrestl...

OCTOBER 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Booked for main event Hooker (hand) will take on Arman Tsarukyan in a lightweight bout at UFC Qatar on Nov. 22, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Hooker had to pull out of his last scheduled bout with Justin Gaethje due to an injured hand, but he's now ready to step back inside the Octagon for a headlining bout against Tsarukyan. The 35-year-old Hooker is more experienced in the UFC and overall, boasting a 14-8 record in the promotion. Still, his opponent has been lethal with the UFC, piling up nine wins with only two losses on the books.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Arman Tsarukyan draws Dan Hooker for UFC Fight Night 265 main event in Qatar Dan Hooker will finally get his wish of fighting Arman Tsarukyan.

OCTOBER 1 • USATODAY.COM

UFC Qatar Main Event Announced - Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News Dana White announced that a lightweight showdown between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker will headline UFC Qatar on November 22.

OCTOBER 1 • FIGHTFUL.COM

"I'm the only one" - Dan Hooker issues no-holds-barred challenge to Arman Tsarukyan Dan Hooker recently poked fun at Arman Tsarukyan, emphasizing that he is the only current UFC lightweight star ready to fight Tsarukyan.

AUGUST 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dan Hooker drops bitter truth about lost UFC 318 shot behind Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway Dan Hooker has not entered the octagon since last August when he defeated Mateusz Gamrot via split decision at UFC 305. The No.

MAY 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dan Hooker shares grisly video update of hand injury that forced him off UFC 313 Dan Hooker is currently far from being fight-ready, but the hand injury that derailed his last matchup does at least appear to be healing up...

MARCH 12 • SI.COM

Magomed Ankalaev wins undisputed light heavyweight belt with unanimous decision over Alex Pereira

Magomed Ankalaev scored a stunning upset with a unanimous decision to take Alex Pereira’s undisputed light heavyweight belt at UFC313

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Pereira to defend light heavyweight belt against Ankalaev with grander visions beyond UFC 313

Alex Pereira could continue his climb toward becoming the UFC's primary star when he faces top-ranked challenger Magomed Anklalaev in UFC 313 on Saturday

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Dan Hooker calls out Arman Tsarukyan for International Fight Week at UFC 317 Dan Hooker wants to settle things with Arman Tsarukyan at International Fight Week.

MARCH 6 • USATODAY.COM

Justin Gaethje could leapfrog Ilia Topuria into lightweight title contention, says ex-UFC champ: "Khabib said he needs to fight the No.1 contender" Justin Gaethje is set to face Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 on March 8, following Dan Hooker's withdrawal from the fight due to an injury.

MARCH 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Deadspin | Dan Hooker undergoes hand surgery after UFC 313 withdrawal Deadspin | Dan Hooker undergoes hand surgery after UFC 313 withdrawal

MARCH 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

Photo: Dan Hooker undergoes hand surgery after UFC 313 withdrawal Dan Hooker’s hand injury that forced him out of UFC 313 vs. Justin Gaethje has required surgery.

MARCH 3 • USATODAY.COM

Justin Gaethje praises new UFC 313 opponent for stepping up, lists fighters who declined | Sporting News Justin Gaethje nonetheless understands why other top lightweight contenders could not accept the short notice chance after Dan Hooker pulled...

FEBRUARY 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

UFC's Claudio Puelles explains how loss to Dan Hooker put him in a 'ready to die' mentality Claudio Puelles reflects on his loss to Dan Hooker ahead of his return at UFC Mexico.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC's Dan Hooker: If Beneil Dariush 'wants to see if he's still got it, well, I can check' If Beneil Dariush wants to know where he stands in the UFC lightweight division, Dan Hooker is happy to help him find out.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM