Best fights of Dan Hooker
Over 17 years as a professional, Dan Hooker has compiled a 24-15 (18) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Dan Hooker KOs Hatsu Hioki
On May 10, 2015 Dan Hooker faced Hatsu Hioki in a featherweight bout. Hooker was 25 years old with a record of 11-5, and Hioki was 31 with a record of 27-8-2. Both Hooker and Hioki were coming off a loss. Hooker stopped Hatsu Hioki via KO in the 2nd round.
2. Dan Hooker KOs Jim Miller
On April 21, 2018 Dan Hooker faced Jim Miller in a lightweight bout. Hooker was 28 years old with a record of 15-7, and Miller was 34 with a record of 28-11. Hooker was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Miller was on a 3-fight losing streak. Hooker stopped Jim Miller via KO in the 1st round.
3. Dan Hooker defeats Mateusz Gamrot
On August 18, 2024 Dan Hooker faced Mateusz Gamrot in a lightweight bout. Hooker was 34 years old with a record of 23-12, and Gamrot was 33 with a record of 24-2. Hooker was on a 2-fight winning streak and Gamrot was on a 3-fight winning streak. Hooker won via split decision.
4. Dan Hooker defeats Al Iaquinta
On October 6, 2019 Dan Hooker faced Al Iaquinta in a lightweight bout. Hooker was 29 years old with a record of 18-8, and Iaquinta was 32 with a record of 14-5-1. Hooker was coming off a win, while Iaquinta was coming off a loss. Hooker won via unanimous decision.
5. Dan Hooker defeats Nasrat Haqparast
On September 25, 2021 Dan Hooker faced Nasrat Haqparast in a lightweight bout. Hooker was 31 years old with a record of 20-10, and Haqparast was 26 with a record of 13-3. Hooker was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Haqparast was on a 2-fight winning streak. Hooker won via unanimous decision.
6. Dan Hooker loses to Dustin Poirier via unanimous decision
On June 27, 2020 Dan Hooker faced Dustin Poirier in a lightweight bout. Hooker was 30 years old with a record of 20-8, and Poirier was 31 with a record of 25-6. Hooker was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Poirier was coming off a loss. Hooker lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Poirier.
7. Dan Hooker defeats Paul Felder
On February 23, 2020 Dan Hooker faced Paul Felder in a lightweight bout. Hooker was 30 years old with a record of 19-8, and Felder was 35 with a record of 17-4. Both Hooker and Felder were on a 2-fight winning streak. Hooker won via split decision.
8. Dan Hooker loses to Edson Barboza via KO
On December 15, 2018 Dan Hooker faced Edson Barboza in a lightweight bout. Hooker was 28 years old with a record of 17-7, and Barboza was 32 with a record of 19-6. Hooker was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Barboza was on a 2-fight losing streak. Barboza stopped Hooker via KO in the 3rd round.
9. Dan Hooker KOs Ross Pearson
On June 11, 2017 Dan Hooker faced Ross Pearson in a lightweight bout. Hooker was 27 years old with a record of 13-7, and Pearson was 32 with a record of 19-13. Hooker was coming off a loss and Pearson was on a 3-fight losing streak. Hooker stopped Ross Pearson via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Dan Hooker submits Rusty McBride in their 2nd fight
On May 10, 2013 Dan Hooker defended his AFC lightweight title against Rusty McBride. It was their second meeting. Hooker was 23 years old with a record of 8-4, and McBride was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hooker was on a 3-fight winning streak. Hooker submitted Rusty McBride via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.