Dan Hooker features in the UFC Featherweight division and here is all about his net worth, salary, MMA record, next fight and more
Dan Hooker Facts
| Birth Place | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Father’s Name | To be updated |
| Mother’s Name | To be updated |
| Star Sign | Aquarius |
| Net Worth (2022) | $1.5 million (estimated) |
| Last Fight Earnings | $166,000 |
| Age | 32 |
| Date of Birth | February 13, 1990 |
| Education | To be updated |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| MMA Debut | March 7, 2009 |
| MMA Record | 21-11 |
| Divisions | Featherweight/Lightweight |
| Achievements | Former AFC Lightweight Champion |
| Wife | Isabella Hooker |
| Children | One daughter – Zoey |
| Endorsements | enhancd |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Dan “The Hangman” Hooker is a 32-year-old MMA fighter out of Auckland, New Zealand. The Hangman featured in several Australian and New Zealand promotions before getting his big break in the UFC in 2014.
Hooker has never held a title in the UFC but has won the Lightweight Championship at the Australian Fighting Championship.
The Kiwi star also has a history in kickboxing and has a record of 9-1-3. Hooker also won a few tournaments in kickboxing such as the Ring Middleweight Kickboxing Championship and the WKBF X-Rules Welterweight Championship
The 32-year-old is also one of the most relaxed UFC stars you can find, and he still has a few quality years left in him.
Dan Hooker Net Worth and Salary
Dan Hooker has a net worth of approximately $1.5 million in 2022 thanks to his efforts in the Octagon.
Hooker’s salary, like for most MMA stars, depends on how many fights he gets in a year. However, the amount he makes per fight has grown since making it into the UFC.
The fight purse from his last outing against Dustin Poirier saw him make $170,000 via all incentives etc. He didn’t get a win bonus.
His other fight in 2020 saw him win over Paul Felder, and Hooker brought in $230,000 thanks to the win.
His biggest payday was against Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 266 in 2021. For his unanimous decision win, Hooker earned $236,000.
Dan Hooker MMA record
Dan Hooker has an MMA record of 20 wins and 10 losses so far in his career. The 32-year-old came into the UFC with a record of 10 wins and four losses from other MMA promotions.
In the UFC, he has a record of 10 wins and six losses so far. The Kiwi won his debut fight which took place at UFC Fight Night: Te-Huna vs. Marquardt.
Hooker was on a three-fight win-streak before his last clash against Dustin Poirier. The Diamond got the better of Hooker at UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs Poirier with some calling it the clash of 2020.
Hooker had defeated Paul Felder in his previous clash, and it seems that the “Paul Felder curse” hit the Hangman too.
He faced Michael Chandler at UFC 257 and lost that fight in the first round too.
Dan Hooker Next fight
Dan Hooker faced UFC debutant Michael Chandler at UFC 257 but lost that fight.
The division is stacked with some of the best UFC stars. However, Hooker was beaten easily in the first round by the debutant.
Dan Hooker Family
Dan Hooker married his girlfriend Isabella in Thailand with a lot of family and friends attending the ceremony.
The Hooker family then welcomed a girl, Zoey, into the family in 2018. Dan posted an image of him having to distance himself from his daughter after the fight against Poirier.
This was a measure to ensure that his family remained safe during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dan Hooker Endorsements
Dan Hooker endorses enhancd CBD.
Hooker also runs a gym in Auckland, New Zealand – The Combat Academy, and also teaches MMA.
FAQs about Dan Hooker
Dan Hooker’s net worth is approximately $1.5 million.
Dan Hooker was born on the 13th of February, 1990.
Dan Hooker was born in Auckland, New Zealand.
Dan Hooker made his UFC debut on the 28th of June, 2014.
Dan Hooker’s wife is Isabella Hooker with whom he has a daughter named Zoey.
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