The Latest Breaking News from Dan Hooker

Paddy Pimblett’s UFC comeback reportedly targeted for possible Conor McGregor event

Pimblett last fought in January, suffering his first UFC loss as Justin Gaethje beat him in an interim-title fight

The Independent UK · May 1

Arman Tsarukyan claims UFC ‘gave me a date for my next fight’ amid frosty saga

UFC president Dana White has made clear his issues with the No 1 lightweight contender

The Independent UK · Mar 13

Arman Tsarukyan chokes Muhammad Mokaev unconscious in grappling match after UFC snub

Tsarukyan earned an emphatic win outside the UFC, days after its president explained why he is still being overlooked for a title shot

The Independent UK · Mar 12

UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes start time, card and how to watch fights tonight

Featherweight king Volkanovski puts his title on the line against Diego Lopes, nine months after winning their first clash

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Can Paddy Pimblett bounce back? One nuclear option could change UFC future after Justin Gaethje loss

Comment: Even in his title-fight defeat, ‘Paddy The Baddy’ confirmed himself as one of the UFC’s biggest stars. His next move, as ever, will be crucial...

The Independent UK · Jan 26

You never know: retirement not on cards for Volkanovski

Set for a Sydney homecoming against Diego Lopes, Australia's UFC star Alexander Volkanovski has no plans of slowing down in his featherweight title defence.

AAP · Dec 10, 2025

Dana White makes blunt admission to seemingly confirm Arman Tsarukyan UFC theory

Tsarukyan dominated and stopped Dan Hooker in November but was passed over for a January title shot

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Arman Tsarukyan and Ian Machado Garry edge closer to UFC title shots with Qatar wins

Tsarukyan submitted Dan Hooker after Machado Garry outpointed former champion Belal Muhammad

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

Arman Tsarukyan headbutts Dan Hooker at UFC weigh-in before Qatar grudge match

Bad blood boiled over as Tsarukyan and Hooker had to be forcibly separated during the face-off

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

UFC’s Dan Hooker on why he’ll make ‘super-freak’ athlete Arman Tsarukyan look ‘like an idiot’

Hooker and Tsarukyan will square off in a crucial lightweight clash on 22 November

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025