UFC 325: Hooker vs Saint-Denis - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Dan Hooker and Benoit Saint-Denis face off at UFC 325. The match unfolds at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia, right before Alexander Volkanovski fights Diego Lopes.

Hooker, born in Auckland, New Zealand, holds 24 wins against 13 losses. He is set on reclaiming dominance despite skipping recent bouts. Meanwhile, Saint-Denis from Nîmes, France showcases 16 victories out of 19 fights. Though younger and slightly less seasoned in the octagon, his aggressive style might challenge Hooker’s strategic approach.

What time is Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint-Denis fight

Live coverage for the Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint-Denis main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint-Denis Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026	05:00 PM	09:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026	02:00 PM	06:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026	09:00 PM	01:00 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026	08:00 AM	12:00 PM

The UFC 325 event will take place on January 31, 2026, at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The event starts at 09:00 PM EST.

Dan Hooker will face Benoît Saint-Denis in a middleweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard. The main event features Alexander Volkanovski against Diego Lopes.

The start time for each fight may vary. This depends on how long the earlier fights last. Fans should be aware that ring walk times can change.

Fighters Details

Dan Hooker

Nationality: New Zealand
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 183 cm
Reach: 183 cm
Total Fights: 37
Record: 24 / 13 / 0

Benoit Saint-Denis

Nationality: France
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 180 cm
Reach: 180 cm
Total Fights:
Record: 16 / 3 / 0,

Dan Hooker will face Benoit Saint-Denis in an intense middleweight showdown with no titles on the line.

Dan Hooker enters the fight with a professional record of 24 wins and 13 losses. Known as "The Hangman," he fights out of Auckland, New Zealand. He has faced various high-profile opponents, which prepares him well for competitive bouts. He's experienced against fighters of different styles, giving him insight on upcoming challenges at the middleweight class.

Benoit Saint-Denis holds a record of 16 wins and 3 losses. Nicknamed "God of War," he brings tenacity from Bayonne, France. His consistent performance against skilled adversaries indicates readiness to challenge Hooker effectively in this division.

Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint-Denis Betting Odds

Underdog: Dan Hooker : 3.5 (+245)
Favorite: Benoit Saint Denis : 1.3 (-320)

Method of victory	Dan Hooker	Benoit Saint Denis
By KO/TKO or disqualification	7.0 (+600)	5.3 (+430)
By decision or technical decision	9.5 (+850)	4.6 (+360)

How and where to watch the Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint-Denis Fight

You can watch Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint-Denis via UFC Fight Pass.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	UFC Fight Pass
Canada	UFC Fight Pass
UK and Ireland	UFC Fight Pass
Australia	UFC Fight Pass
India	UFC Fight Pass

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