Dan Hooker appeals to Dana White to bring the UFC to New Zealand’s South Island

By James Averis on October 14, 2019

The UFC has been to New Zealand twice, on both occasions to its northernmost city, Auckland. Going there makes a lot of sense, not only...

Dan Hooker offers half of his show money to Dustin Poirier’s charity in order to fight him

By James Averis on October 11, 2019

Dan Hooker really wants to fight Dustin Poirer. So much so, the Kiwi has offered to pay half his show money of his potential fight...

Dustin Poirier shuts down potential fight with Dan Hooker, tells him to fight Donald Cerrone instead

By James Averis on October 6, 2019

Dustin Poirier does not appear to be interested in a proposed match-up with New Zealand’s Dan Hooker The Kiwi called out Poirier after his unanimous...

Dan Hooker victorious against Iaquinta at UFC 243; calls out Poirier

By Chris Post on October 6, 2019

City Kickboxing trained Dan Hooker won a clear decision over UFC veteran Al Iaquinta in the co-main event of UFC 243 and “The Hangman” has...

UFC 243: Whittaker vs Adesanya Results

By FNA Staff on October 6, 2019

Event: UFC 243 – Robert Whittaker vs Israel Adesanya Date: Sunday, 6 October 2019 Venue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria Main Card: Israel Adesanya def. Robert...

UFC 243 Media Day Face Off : Rob Whittaker v Israel Adesanya & Dan Hooker v Al Iaquinta

By FNA Staff on October 4, 2019

UFC 243: Dan Hooker & Al Iaquinta work out in front of the fans in Melbourne

By FNA Staff on October 4, 2019

The Hangman v Raging Al, one man will take a step closer to the lightweight title – The co-main event at UFC 243, check out...

Photos: UFC 243 Open Workouts

By FNA Staff on October 3, 2019

The UFC 243 open workouts took place at Federation Square in Melbourne on Thursday afternoon. Team-mates Dan Hooker and Israel Adesanya, as well as Justin...

UFC 243 Countdown: Rob Whittaker vs Israel Adesanya & Al Iaquinta vs Dan Hooker

By FNA Staff on September 30, 2019

The biggest event in the history of Australasian mixed martial arts is only days away. Watch as Rob Whittaker, Israel Adesanya, Al Iaquinta and Dan...

Dan Hooker v Al Iaquinta official for UFC 243 in Melbourne

By James Averis on August 22, 2019

A phenomenal lightweight fight has been added to UFC 243 with New Zealand’s Dan Hooker taking on Al Iaquinta. The Kiwi called out Iaquinta after...

UFC on ESPN 4 Results

By FNA Staff on July 22, 2019

Event: UFC on ESPN 4 Date: Saturday, 20 July 2019 Venue: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA Leon Edwards def. Rafael dos Anjos via Decision...

Dan Hooker set for return against James Vick at UFC San Antonio

By James Averis on June 4, 2019

After a 6-month layoff, New Zealand’s Dan Hooker is set to return to the Octagon. The Hangman will take on James Vick at the upcoming...

UFC on Fox 31 Results

By FNA Staff on December 17, 2018

Event: UFC on Fox 31 Date: Saturday, 15 December 2018 Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Main Card:  Al Iaquinta def. Kevin Lee via Decision...

Edson Barboza finishes Dan Hooker in the third-round

By FNA Staff on December 16, 2018

Dan Hooker’s winning streak has come to an end. Hooker took on the 5th ranked UFC lightweight Edson Barboza, eventually losing by TKO in the...

Dan Hooker on fighting Edson Barboza : ‘I want to fight the most dangerous guys’

By James Averis on December 10, 2018

This weekend in Milwaukee, New Zealand’s Dan Hooker will take a significant step up in competition when he takes on Edson Barboza. Barboza is the...

A UFC pay-per-view in New Zealand? “It’s very possible”

By James Averis on December 5, 2018

With the staggering success of New Zealand’s UFC athletes in 2018, the promotion is not ruling out a pay-per-view event in the country in the...

Dan Hooker vs. Edson Barboza; Jessy Jess vs. Andrea Lee announced for UFC Milwaukee

By James Averis on September 5, 2018

The location may not be ideal, but a pair of fight announcements will be music to the ears of Aussie and Kiwi fight fans. It...

Israel Adesanya and Dan Hooker break into UFC rankings

By James Averis on July 12, 2018

New Zealand MMA has officially reached new heights. After spectacular performances by Israel Adesanya and Dan Hooker in Las Vegas over the weekend, the Kiwis...

UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier Results

By FNA Staff on July 8, 2018

Event: UFC 226 – Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier Date: Saturday, 7 July 2018 (Sunday, 8 July AEST) Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, USA Main Card:...