Dan Hooker is a New Zealand mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Lightweight division, where he has built a reputation as an aggressive striker and fan favorite since his promotional debut in June 2014. Trained at City Kickboxing under Eugene Bareman, with additional stints at Tiger Muay Thai and Saigon Sports Club, he has recorded notable UFC wins over Hatsu Hioki, Ross Pearson, Jim Miller, Gilbert Burns, and Mateusz Gamrot, along with multiple Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses. This news archive tag collects articles, interviews, and updates covering his career inside the UFC Lightweight division, regional kickboxing titles, training developments including his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt promotion in October 2025, and recent bouts against Arman Tsarukyan and Benoît Saint Denis.
