Dan Hooker
24-13-0-0
LW #6
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| Opponent | Card | Result | Venue | Date | Record In | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16-3-0-1
LW #8
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Scheduled | 2026-01-31 | 24-13-0-0 | |||
22-3-0-0
P4P #14
LW #2
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x
sub
R2
3:34
Arm Triangle
|
2025-11-22 | 24-12-0-0 | |||
24-2-0-1
LW #5
|
✓
dec
R3
5:00
Split
(28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
|
2024-08-17 | 23-12-0-0 | |||
13-6-0-0
LW #11
|
✓
dec
R3
5:00
Split
(28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
|
2023-07-08 | 22-12-0-0 | |||
12-2-0-0
|
✓
tko
R2
4:06
Body Kick
|
2022-11-12 | 21-12-0-0 | |||
17-1-0-0
FW #7
|
x
tko
R1
2:33
Punches & Elbows
|
2022-03-19 | 21-11-0-0 | |||
20-1-0-0
LW #5
|
x
sub
R1
2:25
Kimura
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2021-10-30 | 21-10-0-0 | |||
13-3-0-0
|
✓
dec
R3
5:00
Unanimous
(30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
|
2021-09-25 | 20-10-0-0 | |||
21-5-0-0
|
x
tko
R1
2:30
Punches
|
2021-01-24 | 20-9-0-0 | |||
25-6-0-1
P4P #11
LW #3
|
x
dec
R5
5:00
Unanimous
(48-47, 48-47, 48-46)
|
2020-06-27 | 20-8-0-0 | |||
|
17-4-0-0
LW #6
|
✓
dec
R5
5:00
Split
(47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
|
2020-02-23 | 19-8-0-0 | |||
11-3-1-0
LW #15
|
✓
dec
R3
5:00
Unanimous
(30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
|
2019-10-06 | 18-8-0-0 | |||
|
13-3-0-0
LW #15
|
✓
ko
R1
2:33
Punches
|
2019-07-20 | 17-8-0-0 | |||
19-6-0-0
LW #5
|
x
ko
R3
2:19
Punch To Body
|
2018-12-15 | 17-7-0-0 | |||
21-5-0-0
WW #5
|
✓
ko
R1
2:28
Punches
|
2018-07-07 | 16-7-0-0 | |||
28-11-0-1
|
✓
ko
R1
3:00
Knee
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2018-04-21 | 15-7-0-0 | |||
|
12-1-0-0
|
✓
sub
R3
0:42
Guillotine Choke
|
2017-12-30 | 14-7-0-0 | |||
|
12-3-0-0
|
✓
ko
R2
3:02
Knee
|
2017-06-11 | 13-7-0-0 | |||
17-2-0-0
|
x
dec
R3
5:00
Unanimous
(29-28, 30-27, 30-26)
|
2016-11-27 | 13-6-0-0 | |||
7-2-0-0
|
✓
sub
R1
1:24
Guillotine Choke
|
2016-03-20 | 12-6-0-0 | |||
14-1-0-0
|
x
dec
R3
5:00
Unanimous
(30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
|
2015-10-03 | 12-5-0-0 | |||
27-8-2-0
|
✓
ko
R2
4:13
Head Kick & Punches
|
2015-05-10 | 11-5-0-0 | |||
|
10-6-1-1
|
x
dec
R3
5:00
Unanimous
(29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
|
2014-09-20 | 11-4-0-0 | |||
|
8-1-0-0
|
✓
tko
R1
3:34
Elbows
|
2014-06-28 | 10-4-0-0 | |||
|
1-1-1-0
|
Australian FC 6
2013-08-24
|
✓
tko
R3
0:34
Punches
|
2013-08-24 | 9-4-0-0 | ||
|
0-1-0-0
|
Australian FC 5
2013-05-10
|
✓
sub
R1
1:31
Rear-Naked Choke
|
2013-05-10 | 8-4-0-0 | ||
|
0-0-0-0
|
✓
sub
R1
2:53
Triangle Choke
|
2012-10-13 | 7-4-0-0 | |||
|
1-1-0-0
|
Legend FC 9
2012-06-16
|
✓
tko
R1
3:44
Doctor Stoppage
|
2012-06-16 | 6-4-0-0 | ||
|
0-1-0-0
|
Australian FC 3
2012-04-14
|
✓
tko
R2
3:57
Doctor Stoppage
|
2012-04-14 | 5-4-0-0 | ||
0-0-1-0
|
Legend FC 8
2012-03-30
|
x
sub
R2
4:52
Rear-Naked Choke
|
|
2012-03-30 | 5-3-0-0 | |
|
0-1-0-0
|
✓
dec
R3
5:00
Unanimous
|
2011-09-03 | 4-3-0-0 | |||
|
0-0-0-0
|
Supremacy Fighting Championship NZ 8
2011-07-30
|
✓
sub
R1
4:42
Guillotine Choke
|
2011-07-30 | 3-3-0-0 | ||
|
5-1-0-0
|
x
dec
R3
5:00
Split
|
2010-07-03 | 3-2-0-0 | |||
|
0-0-0-0
|
RIZE 4
2010-03-27
|
x
sub
R2
2:00
Rear-Naked Choke
|
|
2010-03-27 | 3-1-0-0 | |
|
1-0-0-0
|
RIZE 3
2009-12-05
|
✓
tko
R1
3:12
Eye Injury
|
|
2009-12-05 | 2-1-0-0 | |
|
1-0-0-0
|
Supremacy Fighting Championship NZ 4
2009-11-14
|
✓
sub
R1
2:52
Armbar
|
2009-11-14 | 1-1-0-0 | ||
|
1-0-0-0
|
Supremacy Fighting Championship NZ 3
2009-07-25
|
x
dec
R3
5:00
Split
|
2009-07-25 | 1-0-0-0 | ||
|
0-0-0-0
|
Supremacy Fighting Championship NZ 2
2009-03-07
|
✓
sub
R1
0:48
Rear-Naked Choke
|
2009-03-07 | 0-0-0-0 |
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Physical Stats
Height
6'0" (1.83m)
Weight
157lbs (71kg)
Reach
6'4" (1.92m)
Style
Kickboxing
Age
35
Trainer
Eugene Bareman Doug Viney
Personal Information
Birthdate
1990-02-13
Birthplace
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Resides
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Trains Out Of
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Pre-Fight
Dan Hooker vs Arman Tsarukyan
- Tsarukyan had withdrawn from a scheduled January lightweight title shot vs. Islam Makhachev with an undisclosed back injury — a setback that reportedly drew Dana White's ire and left him needing a comeback to reclaim title contention. https://mmamania.com/
- Tsarukyan entered the fight as a top lightweight contender (listed 23-3) coming off a run that left him as a leading name at 155 lb. https://www.espn.com/mma/
- The bout was promoted as the five-round lightweight main event/headliner for UFC Qatar (UFC Fight Night) in Doha. https://tapology.com/
- Dan Hooker entered as a resurgent veteran and fan favorite, riding a three-fight winning streak and seeking a return to the top 155-pound conversation. https://si.com/
- Build-up included visible bad blood — intense stare‑downs and an alleged pre-fight headbutt — plus trash talk about Tsarukyan's prior injury, framing the matchup as emotionally charged and pivotal for lightweight pecking order. https://mmamania.com/
- Betting markets made Tsarukyan a heavy favorite going into fight week, reflecting confidence in his grappling and ranking advantage. https://lowkickmma.com/
During Fight
Dan Hooker vs Arman Tsarukyan
- Arman Tsarukyan defeated Dan Hooker by submission (arm‑triangle/triangle choke) at 3:34 of Round 2 to finish the main event. https://en.wikipedia.org/
- The finish came after Tsarukyan repeatedly closed distance, secured takedowns and worked heavy top control before sinking the choke at 3:34 of round two. https://www.espn.com/mma/
- Stat line and sequence: Tsarukyan landed significant strikes, recorded multiple takedowns and amassed roughly six minutes of control time prior to locking the submission. https://www.espn.com/mma/
- Round-by-round description: Tsarukyan used speed and wrestling to drag the lanky kickboxer to the mat, battered Hooker from top with punches/elbows, then transitioned to the choking sequence that ended the fight. https://mmafighting.com/
- Multiple outlets and social recaps described Tsarukyan 'sinking' the submission and overwhelming Hooker over the two-round affair. https://si.com/
Post-Fight
Dan Hooker vs Arman Tsarukyan
- The victory immediately put Tsarukyan back squarely in lightweight title conversation, with many outlets calling him the No.1 contender or the obvious next threat at 155 lb. https://mmamania.com/
- Tsarukyan publicly called out champion Ilia Topuria after the win and said he was ready to fight as early as the end of January, pressing the UFC for a contract. https://www.espn.com/mma/
- The performance earned Tsarukyan a Performance of the Night bonus ($50,000) per post‑event reports. https://en.wikipedia.org/
- The win extended Tsarukyan's streak (five straight victories) and was framed by analysts as a statement performance that bolsters his title case. https://mmafighting.com/
- Reactions on social media and outlets celebrated the finish and reiterated that Tsarukyan salvaged his post‑injury campaign, though many reports noted there were no lengthy winner/loser quotes published immediately. https://sports.yahoo.com/
Wins Breakdown
KO/TKO
11 (46%)
Submission
7 (29%)
Decision
6 (25%)
Career Information
Career Length
6174 days
Debut
2009-03-07
Current Streak
1L
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