Top Finishes: Dan Hooker

Dan Hooker has only won one fight in his career by decision, watch his top knockouts and submissions from his UFC career.
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[@Wise101]

0:28 "He was looking for a counter hook but got caught with his own hook by hooker." That's a lot of hooks Dom

[@elliottjames671]

Why dont you put on another suit and go take some pictures.

[@28johncena]

@@elliottjames671 uber profile pictures

[@elliottjames671]

@@28johncena ?

[@Chid098]

He paused before he said “by hooker” which means it was at that moment he realized this could be funny/ironic lol

[@ManuelBoza]

Fritz lmao

[@billmurphy4489]

“I dont just get knocked out, I pick the round.”- James Vick

[@Dilleyk]

Hahahahaahahhahahahahah

[@jonb5874]

Thank you for the laugh 😂

[@cenahater5002]

Dude is made of glass

[@99ajst]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kieferdonald3289]

"I got tired of getting knocked out by fists so I decided to try an upkick KO today. Was not disappointed" - James Vick

[@bartzalewski]

I'll be the first to admit that Hooker wasn't really on my radar but wow this is quite the highlight reel. can't wait for this card!

[@pitchrich5893]

Is any of these guys even ranked

[@bartzalewski]

@@pitchrich5893 Jim Miller has been in the UFC over 10 years and only other KO loss is to Cowboy, he's about as tough as the come and definitely not a glass chin

[@ramsy4205]

@@pitchrich5893 James Vick had a good streak. The other ones seem to be idiots doing the noob rush against a real pro

[@ramsy4205]

@@bartzalewski true but you see jims defense is not any better than the other guys here

[@1987benhur]

@@pitchrich5893 Ranked or not he still beat them and they are ufc fighters which means they have some sort of talent not complete scrubs like in other promotions.

[@kiwidubz]

4:05 "Find your range, now!" Hooker: BOOM

[@kenken-pf7ct]

Fukn legendary coaches

[@trexy871]

Yup heard that too, coaches can see everything coming, and let their fighters know when to strike and their fighters listen, fckn awesome 👏🏾

[@SPACECOWBOY705]

That's cool as hell

[@shmoofgang]

If I was his coach I’d be in tears

[@bobbydigital8243]

I'll always remember his war with Barboza, this guy fought his heart out till his body completely shut down, there is no quit in this guy, hard not to root for this kiwi.

[@mo0ko0]

Jay Ju that’s what he’s saying. Not many people can take that amount of punishment and not quit

[@antaidavis8839]

@@mo0ko0 Beating Barbosa on the feet is next to impossible, hes probably the best kickboxer in the division, too bad he has no ground game tho lol.

[@mhutch5082]

@@antaidavis8839 that hook from Justin was viscious tho. But yeah agreed

[@rohnitnair]

@@antaidavis8839 he's a gatekeeper

[@thatguy5779]

@@antaidavis8839 Barboza eats up kickboxers, but if you brawl with him, as we've seen with tony and gaethje he crumbles.

[@kenny_flo]

Don’t remember the last time James Vick won. Only time i see him is when he’s getting KOed in videos lol

[@ramsy4205]

He became famous when Justin babtized him. I think he had a bunch of finishes but really I don't remember

[@Esotericreation1618]

@@ramsy4205 poor guy he is man feel for him

[@1987benhur]

Guess he became the homer simpson of the ufc.. ironic

[@bobsaget9931]

Biggest win is probably the TKO win over the highly hyped Joe Duffy, although he fizzled quite fast.

[@moby2198]

He’s been KOd only twice I think

[@Defleopardsucks]

Dan hooker one my fave lightweights glad he's starting to get the spotlight

[@Jeroenoman]

Same here, love his gritty fighting style.

[@tattounxx]

yes me too, and he is sexy (I must confess I'm gay)

[@ramsy4205]

He's pulling off piles of 200iq moves

[@tattounxx]

@@ramsy4205 yeah, impressive

[@almonjoseph4382]

He’s good but got the absolute shit beat of him by Edson

[@jaidevreddy4582]

4:05 that’s just insane...that’s when you know fighter and coach have an insane chemistry

[@kostonl]

What did he say??

[@devonkerr3928]

@@kostonl "Find your range" "Now!"

[@FonyTerguson713]

That was ross Pearson's coach not hookers

[@FonyTerguson713]

@@kostonl not even hookers coach

[@thepunisher6674]

After this fight dan hooker can buy a house from raging al with the fight of the night bonus

[@spb78art]

Actually, they are both real estate agents, so they probably will just exchange contacts, lol

[@ChrisDynamo]

$50k to buy a house? Maybe in the 70s.

[@hnic72]

Lmaoo

[@thepunisher6674]

Shawn Cahill Al iqunita is the number 1 pound for pound real estate agent he can sell any house

[@hemicoupe2539]

No-one can afford a house in Auckland

[@Senorgrav]

Hooker doesnt have the greatest record but he’s a bred born savage. Absolute stud

[@ngatiwaihitman]

Love how during the Pearson KO you could hear Eugene yell "find your range" then, NOW!!' And the knee came up and that was it. I wonder if that's what the were calling for, if or if not still awesome to hear and see.

[@Frisketheboy]

Thats actually the great Karl Webber you hear

[@OGinferno93]

fun fact he's Israel Adesanya's training partner and Izzy calls him Vegeta

[@thenut2082]

t c Damn.

[@jpb6755]

@@Sleeepy23 You're reading too much into this. Unlikely Vegeta refers to Hooker being second best, more plausible it refers to their similar hairlines.

[@alainerookkitsunev5605]

@@Sleeepy23 training pals joke around. They say funny things and call eachoters stupid names and less dumb names. It is normal.

[@alainerookkitsunev5605]

@@Sleeepy23 martial arts arent like in 15th century Japan anymore. Training buddies do more things than nod to each others and may say less respectable things mainly as jokea.

[@MartialGlobe]

@@Sleeepy23 The fuck you talking bout, vegeta is a fucking boss in dbz. Favourite and still in my eyes the strongest character

[@blaze556922]

I like how Dan doesn't put power on any shots. He just effortlessly inflicts damage. This should be a great fight

[@nickrodriguez3850]

love that about him

[@kieferdonald3289]

He's a little like Tony Ferguson. Inflicts damage with accurate shots over time

[@ChewbaccaOnDrugs1130]

@@kieferdonald3289 He hits harder than Tony imo but Tony has way better cardio and bjj than Hooker. Both are 2 of my favorite fighters currently

[@Joeitaly10]

Hooker is an absolute monster. He is in one of the most lethal weight classes right now, a lot of great competition

[@ryanjones-smith6137]

Was gutted he lost to iron Mike

[@jingles2672]

This man is the definition of a anti wrestler, long arms to lock in tight guillotines and perfectly timed knees waiting for his opponent's to shoot

[@carlinkofoed2933]

This is why he is gonna k.o khabibs prodigy he won't know what's hit him

[@batmanfan2005]

@@carlinkofoed2933 i hope so Hooker deserves it.

[@putrabayuagung5020]

@@carlinkofoed2933 talk now baby

[@ameetoshdash1252]

Islam Makhachev

[@Wise101]

4:08 Knee sent the mouthpiece flying

[@michaelb4538]

Those knees are on point and that power guillotine is amazing. Well rounded martial artist.

[@DividedWeAllFall]

@@michaelb4538 He trains people so I would hope so.

[@martinklein1139]

hope he meets the wrong guys on the street and they will kick his face when he's knocked out fking crackhead

[@Activisnbeams]

@@martinklein1139 huh

[@stefangutsch2001]

😯😴😴😴

[@bobsaget9931]

Watch the James Vick KO one more time. He fakes the right hand and then comes with a massive left hook.

[@1of1juu70]

Bob Saget ill slap tf out of you and james vick

[@elcucuy461]

Can’t believe he did not see it coming even I did

[@Luka-vl3wj]

That KO on James Vick is an absoulute beauty. Probably one of the best knockouts I've seen in a long time. Can't wait to see him scrap again.

[@lalolanda8458]

It was good, but Vick's lack of defense for the left hook, goddamn...

[@ramsy4205]

Totally agree, unless you're not talking about Justin here 😉 but in all seriousness Dan hooker is a great fighter

[@sumi8388]

Dan Hooker : Knees Felder : Elbows Prediciton : Got to be Fight of the year candidate

[@kaiju1366]

4:04 that is so hard to watch.... he must have fractured his jaw into a million pieces.

[@joeymo1548]

It’s insane how quick and powerful he throws that right knee

[@Vikn01]

The dude is the embodiment of timing and technique in fighting. So impressive.

[@VA.deguzman]

I literally forgot Hooker KO'ed Burns.. what a highlight reel!

[@mattykirk2875]

Who's here after watching Burns dominate Woodley

[@wenbao2089]

so what? bitch

[@rezabeast1722]

@@wenbao2089 what's your issue man chill out

[@arikihonetana7743]

A B he ate them all 😆

[@standarsh8192]

Woodleys done. Usman destroys burns, easy fight.

[@Vikn01]

@@wenbao2089 somebody's insecure 😆 poor boy. Whether you guy wins or loses, doesn't stop you from being a bitch. People can't accept their fighters losing, somehow they think a win makes them less of an impotent milquetoast nothing.

[@ma5cm6g18]

I remember when he knocked Vick out, every one was so happy because it was the first finish on the card, and it was like the 10th fight.

[@dominikczino2941]

Dan is legiiiiit. Dont sleep on my guy

[@sabbakandegregor9874]

Slept

[@dominikczino2941]

@@sabbakandegregor9874 bro this was a year ago. Go get yourself something to do

[@RAM-ft3gk]

Nice guy with amazing skill.

[@nvanguy6868]

Jesus this guy is like a human highlight reel I knew dan was great but didnt know he had this many brutal ko’s in ufc

[@goosebums1698]

This guy has flare!! Crazy highlight reel, gonna keep an eye out for him going forward

[@remycris2108]

Best knees up the middle in the game, either him or cerrone no question

[@Waaks]

Would like to see him and Cowboy bang it out in a 5 rounder, Dustin said no, so lets see that fight

[@HonestHoel]

Always a fun guy to watch. Always looking for a finish.

[@onlystuntin1905]

Dan Hooker is my favorite fighter no question

[@sallgoodman2323]

Seems like James Vick is getting slapped around by everyone 😁

[@topbrand123]

Hes the homer simpson of mma

[@USER-qs9od]

when a lanky fighter that cuts alot of weight gets slept 5 fights in then they tend to rack up ko losses

[@geraldofrivers]

He's moving up to 170 and fighting Niko Price now. Probably gonna go to sleep again.

[@commentconnoisseur1001]

And Ross Pearson

[@USER-qs9od]

@@commentconnoisseur1001 he actually has taken very little damage considering probably cause he moves his head well

[@alvojnikovic2171]

Izzy called him a psychopath 🤣 I can see why, man is a killer!!

[@thomasjenkins1264]

Look at how far Hooker and Burns have gone since they fought. They're headlining the next 2 cards, Hooker vs Poirier in the top 5, Burns the Welterweight No.1 contender fighting Usman for the title.

[@MigCruz3]

Hooker has been on my radar for years man truly a phenomenal talent and always comes to fight one of the few fighters that is anywhere anyone anytime

[@AED365]

4:33 you can see the blood splatter onto his knee

[@kiritochad]

Dude i didn't notice this guy knock out Dilbert.

[@aydenolivares4328]

DILBERT?

[@kiritochad]

@@aydenolivares4328 Just kidding my dude :)))))

[@leeham6230]

Dan Hooker has HEART. Watch his Poirier and Barboza fights. Although he loses both, he just kept coming and didn't give up. Tony vs Dan Hooker?

[@djeeee911]

Pearson is my favorite, very well planned and very well executed

[@roquejrcanal]

Edson Barbosa sent a hug...

[@christiandamore4284]

0:42 Ring Girl was like 🤭

[@ramsy4205]

She heared that slapping sound

[@ramsy4205]

Safe to say she knows it's hooker time

[@ShuttingRetroM1N3CR4FT]

@@ramsy4205 Yes cuz she's a hooker

[@ramsy4205]

@@ShuttingRetroM1N3CR4FT just one of the many ways that are making this safe to say

[@toomuchtruth]

Probably sounded like someone cracked a coconut. Can be quite a disturbing sound for a sexy young big-titted lass to hear.

[@labeedosman6005]

he is all-rounder, his striking is very good and he is very calm in very situation like not rushing but capitalized the precised counter strike, his takedown defence is very good, most importantly his finishing is too good, he is very fast to change the momentum

[@kiwibrazo3301]

Dan & Izzy putting NZ on the map!! lovn it! Eugene must be some coach.. Mr Miagi. Also take my hat off to Dan for opening himself up and sacrificing a hit with a lesser blow, to then simultaneously hit back with a killer. That takes balls & amazing fighting IQ.

[@SPACECOWBOY705]

Don't forget Alexander The Great

[@professorfreedom5073]

Kicks, knees, punches and submissions what can he not do

[@JGTheDon]

1:38 why Herb grab Hooker neck like that though lmao

[@Narcan885]

Cos he's a terrible ref

[@dean8525]

Man its crazy to here the crowds at these events after seeing so many without.. the crowd really brings the energy on fight night.

[@rum02]

So dangerous one of the few fighters who just moves through others shots and counters with power

[@tomas2175]

Iaquinta gonna get caught by that knee

[@DividedWeAllFall]

Unfortunately. I want both guys to win.

[@hardlinewinter8040]

The Hangman is quite possibly one of the most vicious UFC fighters I’ve seen in a while

[@tmpnz3]

So underrated, this man is a real savage. Theres footgae of him fighting a k1 heavyweight kick boxing champion who was the seargent of arms of nz hells angels and he fully held his own. Man is an animal

[@Errcyco]

Dudes a Badass. That switch hook I think 2nd ko was some of the smoothest shit I've ever seen

[@danb7856]

Underrated for so long

[@fraanko11]

"To finish a guy, you have to ko or submit him." Joker 2019

[@lycanbane2070]

@Mr.EDITS if they gas out they can't choose to quit

[@ob8020]

I could watch Vick getting ko’d everyday! ❤️

[@MrThatguysmeat]

@Liyaaqat Gul because he asked for it when he fought Justin Gaethje. He hurled every single insult to the man while not ever knowing the repercussions of his actions. He has to live with the fact that he is the true Homer Simpson of MMA.

[@ob8020]

MrThatguysmeat not only that, but his coach got involved in a rape and Vick is okay with that.

[@nickrodriguez3850]

@Liyaaqat Gul just great the way he gets knocked out nothing personal

[@jefkoele-wijn8872]

Very good submissions and knockouts !

[@omraikar8517]

1:15 was one of the best submissions I have seen

[@brod515]

This guy is the real deal... how is this the first I'm hearing of him.

[@bittu209_]

Casual

[@paragon1782]

Lightweight is a super deep divison and he lost his big breakout fight to barboza due to a bad gameplan.

[@dpawsum4120]

Iaquinta has his hands full with Hooker.

[@mastersun82]

So glad he’s back

[@crislelio10]

Great timing!

[@DrGanja99]

CKB: “We’re not here to take part, we’re here to take over.”

[@vailimaconnoisseur6538]

Chehoo

[@vrentevrammgarcia9713]

Who is here after the announcement of Poirier vs Hooker?

[@tiredoftomorrow012]

Vrent Evramm Garcia can’t wait to see Hooker knock that idiot out

[@yakob9672]

@@tiredoftomorrow012 hows poirier an idiot he's like the nicest dude

[@tiredoftomorrow012]

Yakob he’s a cry baby and a boring fighter

[@yakob9672]

@@tiredoftomorrow012 he showed nothing but respect when he lost his last fight? and how's he boring, out of his last 11 wins, he has finished 8 of them 7 by ko. Two of those kos on former world champs

[@ratpoison3583]

Yakob he cries for a rematch against conor when he got knocked out in the first round there’s no reason to rematch

[@foogz6619]

i won't be surprised if this man literally kills somebody how fast he goes for a finish after he knocks someone out cold already he's an absolute unit

[@andrewkravmaga1833]

Holy fuck I forgot about that knee to Ross Pearson. That sent him to the shadow realm, purgatory, then back to Fight Night in New Zealand.

[@Fluffyolphert]

Have a feeling Iaquinta is getting ko'd by knee

[@boosthit811]

@TayDeezy408WestSide YEET 🤣🤣💀

[@hans_du_plessis]

oooh buddy... i like Al in this fight but he better watch out for them knees!!

[@mmomakemoneyonline486]

He is a skilled KO artist, uses his whole body. By knee, by kick, by punch. I can't remember anyone else who has been able to KO people in that many ways.

[@rhyscory3337]

He will be a champion!!

[@prxnce6588]

4:09 dan notices he keeps ducking to wen he throws to avoid taking a hook, counters with deadly knee

[@tmpnz3]

Yep great fight iq

[@320speed]

3:26 He backed off slowly from Gilbert's punch, maybe it hurt him alittle.

[@ma.higiniablancoblanco1380]

No doesnt matter dan hurt him alot lmao

[@wellok8718]

That knee to Miller 😬 jes-us christt Also it was satisfying to see him knock out burns. The Hangman is THAT dude. 🔥🔥🔥

[@shrawan2188]

He is a stud 👏🏼

[@gunsnwheels9214]

Even though Gaethje is way above him on the rankings I'd love to see the two of them slug it out.

[@ethanmangle1596]

He always make sure he gets the last shot in after the knockout🤣

[@krenshawstarks3972]

Been watching him since 2017 has always been a beast

[@smouvecouve8082]

All best highlights

[@vickylee1724]

KNEE TO THE FACE - NEW ZEALAND 🇳🇿 REPRESENT!!

[@samcooke343]

Damn Ross Pearson getting the short end of these top 5 videos today lmao

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

Dan-f*ckin'-Hooker is a 'Bad Bad Leroy Brown'! Gotta love this guy's heart and skill.

[@danielxhooker901]

what a beast!

[@PhlegmBoHiggins]

This blows my mind 3:30

[@joshe3713]

The fact that gilbert didn't even attempt to go for a takedown speaks massively about hookers wrestling defense

[@W47689]

Tiger muythai has a great wrestling camp

[@LupercalRising]

Timing great with this guy

[@maroofali2142]

Dan Hooker and Nasrat Haqparast are my fav two rising contenders in LW right now...both of em r gonna b proper stars in the near future

[@zackir3418]

4:08 this was brutal 💣

[@USER-qs9od]

he looks like a he's caught in between weight classes

[@TheLukieBoi1]

165 is needed

[@USER-qs9od]

@@TheLukieBoi1 making 165 is a terrible move for mma and the weight s he looks in between is lightweight and featherweight

[@dalemason5521]

USER 1 no way he’s making feather weight he has fought at heavy weight lol

[@USER-qs9od]

@@dalemason5521 he made featherweight my point is he's too tall for featherweight but next to a guy like barboza or khabib he looks significantly less thick lol. Matchups against guys who are strong for the weight and have wrestling ?or guys that you have to be durable too face are where I think he struggles at lightweight. Its not about the weight he makes its about the inhabitants of those weightclasses body types he may not be near his best at 45 but ortega can be.

[@tmpnz3]

@@USER-qs9od dude he's big for the qeight class he just fell victim to barbozas leg kicks, eat 1 too many and your done

[@imtylernewlands]

Love his right knee...

[@Potatodrumcrow]

A good kickboxer that got into the Mma world

[@toomuchtruth]

Dan "Follow up punch" Hooker.

[@kennyfishing4808]

i'm so scared: hope this guy won't send Al Laquinta to the hospital

[@drew8268]

@Ahmad Rozak yeah it was hilarious

[@vulturnuszan]

sent him back to real-estate sales.

[@tylersdurdenisastupidname9727]

Quietly killing it😎

[@josuagrub]

Beautiful

[@Adenohypophysis0]

1:10 imagine if he did that to khabib. khabib loves to push you near cage then explode with takedown.

[@arbaazali9424]

Khabib would never be in that position, he’d make sure to not let dan get his guard

[@rafiki2769]

Hooker always entertains but iaquinta has a good chin I see a win by decision for al

[@Waaks]

Haha NOPE!

[@tumekekodda9767]

Been a Hooker Fan for ages much love to him. K.O this guy n add to these highlights.

[@tpconstruction9536]

One of the nicest hooks I've ever seen. He faked the right hand when he ducked and threw a bomb with the left on Vick. Absolute master class thai boxing

[@zmeicorp]

you should fear a man with the name Hooker

[@foresthoe8072]

He needs to learn some more self control after a knock-down

[@benkuki5473]

Mate it's the hurt business both opponents signed contracts and knew they were gonna get hurt. "Maybe go back to soccer" -Jorge Masvidal

[@tmpnz3]

Hell no, kill or be killed

[@benjaminrichard7741]

4:04 EUGENE MY MAN! CALLING THE SHOTS RIGHT THERE!!!

[@venom-lq7mj]

This guy is a beast, would love to see him against Gaethje