Benoit Saint Denis vs Dan Hooker — Fight recap

Benoit Saint Denis defeated Dan Hooker by TKO in round two at 4:45, with referee Herb Dean stopping the action. Saint Denis dominated the striking exchanges, landing 97 of 127 significant strikes (76% accuracy) while Hooker managed only 30 of 47 (63%).

The French striker's precision was particularly evident to the head, where he connected on 83 of 113 attempts. Saint Denis controlled the cage with 6:14 of control time against Hooker's 0:28, establishing a clear technical superiority throughout the fight.

Though Saint Denis struggled with his takedown entries, converting just 2 of 9 attempts, his superior striking volume and accuracy proved decisive in forcing the stoppage. The decisive victory positions Saint Denis as a serious contender in the lightweight division.