DAN HOOKER

Representing New Zealand, Dan Hooker developed his craft at the City Kickboxing academy. This orthodox competitor established his professional roots in the Australian Fighting Championship before transitioning to the global stage as a lightweight. Throughout his long tenure, he leveraged his striking foundation to challenge elite opposition and secure various performance accolades inside the Octagon. His path has been defined by consistently testing himself against high-level contenders within the division.

Entering the event with a professional mark of 24-14-0, Hooker faces a challenging stretch in his recent outings. He seeks a return to momentum after enduring consecutive setbacks, including a technical knockout loss to Benoît Saint Denis in February 2026 and a submission defeat to Arman Tsarukyan last November. Previously, he earned consecutive split-decision victories over Mateusz Gamrot and Jalin Turner, following an earlier stoppage win against Claudio Puelles.