Dan Hooker will be an underdog for the fourth straight fight, but this time will find himself in friendly territory.
Dan Hooker vs. Benoit Saint-Denis preview
Hooker (24-13 MMA, 14-9 UFC) will look to rebound from his quickΒ lightweight submission loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC Fight Night 265. That loss snapped a three-fight winning streak for the New Zealander, who is 9-2 in his career fighting just across the ocean in Australia.
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After back-to-back losses in 2024, Saint-DenisΒ (16-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) rebounded in a big way with a 3-0 year in 2025, including back-to-back bonus-winning finishes of Mauricio Ruffy and Beneil Dariush. The latter came in just 16 seconds.
Dan Hooker vs. Benoit Saint-Denis odds
According to FanDuel, Hooker is a +200 underdog against Saint-Denis, who is a moderate -265 favorite.
How to watch Dan Hooker vs. Benoit Saint-Denis
Where: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
Broadcast/streaming: Paramount+
When:Β Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
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