Dan Hooker’s next fight

Last Modified Aug 15, 2024 07:21 GMT
Dan Hooker’s next fight
Dan Hooker [Image courtesy: @danhangman on Instagram]

Dan Hooker is undoubtedly one of the most prominent fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), holding a fight resume of facing some of the biggest names in both featherweight and lightweight divisions of the promotion. Over the years, Hooker squared off against fighters like Islam Makhachev, Arnold Allen, Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler, Gilbert Burns, Jim Miller, and Paul Felder.

Starting his professional career in 2009, Hooker has had both ups and downs in his mixed martial arts metier. And he maintains a record of 23 wins and 12 losses in MMA, of which the majority of his finishes are via knockout (11), and submission (7). Hence, Dan Hooker has a wide range of arsenal within himself that he can bring out and use both on the ground and also while standing. Moreover, the New Zealander fighter is coming off an arm injury and is already on a two-fight win streak, and fans are excited to see his next showdown.

Dan Hooker’s next fight

Dan Hooker is set to face the No.5 ranked UFC lightweight, Mateusz Gamrot in his next fight on the main card of UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, on August 17, 2024.

Mateusz Gamrot (L) vs. Dan Hooker (R) [Image courtesy: @mateusz_gamrot on Instagram]

Mateusz Gamrot is coming off a unanimous decision win against Rafael dos Anjos in his last fight at UFC 299. Hence, it is the New Zealander fighter’s chance to get tested against a top-five lightweight and build his way up for a title shot in the near future.

StatsDan HookerMateusz Gamrot
MMA Record23-12-024-2-0 (1NC)
UFC Ranking (Lightweight)115
Last FightWinWin
NationalityNew ZealandPolish
Age3433
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight155.5 lb (71 kg)156 lb (70 kg)
Reach75 in70.5 in
Striking Accuracy49%51%
Takedown Accuracy34%36%
Takedown Defense81%91%
Win Streak (Active)23
MMA Debut20092012

Dan Hooker’s last fight

Dan Hooker had his last fight against Jalin Turner at UFC 290 on July 8, 2023, in Las Vegas, United States. And after three rounds of intense fist exchange, Hooker won the bout via a split decision by the judges scorecard.

FAQs on Dan Hooker’s next fight

A. Dan Hooker is set to face the No.5-ranked UFC lightweight, Mateusz Gamrot in his next fight on the main card of UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, on August 17, 2024. 

A. Dan Hooker maintains a record of 23 wins and 12 losses in MMA, of which the majority of his finishes are via knockout (11), and submission (7).

A. Dan Hooker had his last fight against Jalin Turner at UFC 290 on July 8, 2023, in Las Vegas, United States. 

A. Mateusz Gamrot holds an MMA record of 24-2-0 (1NC) and is currently ranked #5 in the lightweight division.

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