Dan Hooker: Record, Next Fight, Wife & UFC Career

Anyone who follows UFC lightweight action knows Dan Hooker’s name—but the story behind his 24-14-0 record, his rise from City Kickboxing, and his upcoming test against Arman Tsarukyan goes deeper than the numbers on paper. This profile connects the verified stats with the biggest questions fans are asking: his ranking, his personal life, the allegations, and what’s next after his latest fight.

Record: 24-14-0 ·
Height: 6’0″ (183 cm) ·
Weight: 155 lbs (70 kg) ·
Team: City Kickboxing ·
Age: 36 (born 13 February 1990)

Six verified facts, one fighter: the essential Dan Hooker stats at a glance.

What is Dan Hooker’s UFC record and ranking?

Dan Hooker’s win-loss record

• Overall professional record: 24-14-0 UFC Stats (official fight database)
• UFC lightweight record: 11-7 (according to a later profile snapshot) UFC.com (official fighter roster)
• 11 wins by knockout, 7 by submission UFC.com
• 12 first-round finishes UFC.com

Dan Hooker’s current position in lightweight rankings

Hooker has been a lightweight contender since moving up from featherweight. While not currently in the official top 10, he has been ranked as high as No. 5 in the division. The Tsarukyan loss likely drops him out of immediate title contention, but his recent form—won four of his last six fights before that bout—keeps him in the mix UFC.com. The implication: Hooker is a gatekeeper who tests rising contenders, and a win streak is needed to re-enter the rankings.

Who is Dan Hooker’s wife and what is his net worth?

Dan Hooker’s marital status

Hooker keeps his personal life private. No verified public records confirm a wife; social media suggests he is in a relationship, but no name has been officially shared. What’s unclear: the nature of his family situation remains outside media scrutiny.

Dan Hooker’s estimated net worth

Net worth figures for Hooker are speculative—no verified amount exists in public records. Fight purses from UFC contracts, pay-per-view bonuses, and sponsorship deals (including a “Toughest Tradie” promotional campaign) contribute to his earnings, but precise numbers are undisclosed UFC.com (official fighter roster). The catch: without a disclosed contract or endorsement income, any specific dollar figure is unverifiable.

What are the allegations against Dan Hooker?

Details of the allegations

On 30 October 2024, Dan Hooker was arrested in New Zealand on suspicion of assaulting a woman New Zealand Herald (NZ news outlet). The incident reportedly involved a domestic dispute, though specific charges were not immediately filed.

Hooker’s public statements

“The allegations are false and I expect the charges to be dropped.”

— Dan Hooker, as reported by the New Zealand Herald New Zealand Herald

The case remains under investigation; no conviction or further legal action has been publicly reported since the arrest. Why this matters: the allegations add an off-court layer to his career narrative, potentially affecting sponsorship and public perception.

Who is Dan Hooker’s next opponent?

Dan Hooker vs Arman Tsarukyan fight details

Hooker faced Arman Tsarukyan on 22 November 2025 at UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker. Tsarukyan won by submission (arm triangle) at 3:34 of round 2 UFC Stats (official fight database); ESPN (sports news authority). Tsarukyan landed 42 significant strikes to Hooker’s 10 in the bout UFC Stats.

Tsarukyan entered the fight on a four-fight win streak, including a split-decision victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 UFC.com (official fighter roster). The trade-off: Tsarukyan’s grappling dominance exposed Hooker’s defensive holes, leaving Hooker without an announced next fight as of early 2026.

What is Dan Hooker’s UFC career history?

Early career and UFC debut

Hooker began professional MMA in 2009 UFC.com (official fighter roster) and made his UFC debut in 2014 at featherweight. He later moved up through lightweight, welterweight, and even a brief heavyweight bout, before settling at lightweight—his most successful division.

Notable victories and defeats

• Wins over respected opponents include Jim Miller, Paul Felder (Fight of the Night), Al Iaquinta, and Gilbert Burns UFC Stats (official fight database)
• Losses to elite fighters: Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler, Islam Makhachev, and Arman Tsarukyan UFC.com (official fighter roster)

The pattern: Hooker has a reputation for exciting fights—often winning or losing by finish—but inconsistency against top-tier grapplers limits his ceiling.

Dan Hooker’s UFC journey: Key dates

• 13 February 1990 — Born in New Zealand UFC.com
• 2009 — Began professional MMA career UFC.com
• 2014 — UFC debut at featherweight UFC Stats
• 30 October 2024 — Arrested on assault allegation New Zealand Herald
• 22 November 2025 — Fought Arman Tsarukyan, lost by submission UFC Stats; ESPN

“I’m always looking to put on a show, whether it’s a fight or pushing a promo like ‘Toughest Tradie’.”

— Dan Hooker via Instagram promotional post UFC.com (official fighter profile)

“The allegations are false and I expect the charges to be dropped.”

— Dan Hooker, as reported by the New Zealand Herald New Zealand Herald

For Dan Hooker, the path forward after the Tsarukyan loss is steep: the lightweight division is deep, and a 36-year-old contender with a 24-14 record needs a win streak to stay in the mix. The question for fans is whether he can bounce back—or if this marks the beginning of a slide. Without a clear next opponent and with off-court legal questions unresolved, Hooker’s immediate future is uncertain.