Dan Hooker vs Brian Ortega

Odds, prediction and stats · Lightweight · 3 rounds

Sat, Nov 21, 2026Scheduled for 5:00 PM ET · 2:00 PM PT · 10:00 PM UK
Red corner
“The Hangman”
Lightweight · Fights out of Auckland, New Zealand
Record
24-14
UFC
14-10
Age
36
Height
6'0"
Reach
75"
Stance
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Betting market

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Blue corner
“T-City”
Featherweight · Fights out of Los Angeles, California
Record
16-5
UFC
8-5
Age
35
Height
5'8"
Reach
69"
Stance
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Fight details

Date
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Venue
ABHA Arena, Doha, Qatar
Weight class
Lightweight
Rounds
3 × 5 minutes

Preview

Dan Hooker (24-14) faces Brian Ortega (16-5) in a lightweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs. Stirling on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at ABHA Arena, Doha, Qatar. Dan Hooker has won 14 of 24 UFC fights, 7 by knockout and 2 by submission, and comes in on 2 losses in a row. Brian Ortega has won 8 of 13 UFC fights, 3 by knockout and 4 by submission, and comes in on 2 losses in a row.

Dan Hooker has a 6-inch reach advantage. Dan Hooker and Brian Ortega have 1 common UFC opponent: Yair Rodriguez.

No sportsbook has posted odds on this fight yet; this page updates when one does.

How they fight

Significant strikes landed per round, averaged over each fighter's UFC career. Rounds a fight ended in are left out, so early finishes don't pull the averages down.

21
13
Round 1
28
20
Round 2
30
24
Round 3
■ Dan Hooker ■ Brian Ortega

Common opponents

Opponents both had fought in the UFC, with the most recent meeting for each.

Dan Hooker
Lost · decision, 3 rounds
Oct 2015 · Rodriguez landed 2.2 more a minute
Brian Ortega
Won · submission, round 3
Feb 2024 · Rodriguez landed 2.5 more a minute

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Questions and answers

When is Dan Hooker vs Brian Ortega?

Dan Hooker vs Brian Ortega is on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs. Stirling. Scheduled for 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT, 10:00 PM UK).

Where is Dan Hooker vs Brian Ortega?

Dan Hooker vs Brian Ortega takes place at ABHA Arena, Doha, Qatar.

What are the odds for Dan Hooker vs Brian Ortega?

No sportsbook has posted odds yet. This page shows every book's price once they do.

What does the Cage Oracle model predict for Dan Hooker vs Brian Ortega?

The model's number for this fight is published in fight week, when UFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs. Stirling is the next UFC card.

How many rounds is Dan Hooker vs Brian Ortega?

3 rounds of five minutes.

What are Dan Hooker and Brian Ortega's records?

Dan Hooker is 24-14 (14-10 in the UFC). Brian Ortega is 16-5 (8-5 in the UFC).

How old are Dan Hooker and Brian Ortega?

Dan Hooker is 36 and Brian Ortega is 35.

How tall are Dan Hooker and Brian Ortega, and what is their reach?

Dan Hooker is 6'0" and has a 75" reach; Brian Ortega is 5'8" and has a 69" reach.

Where are Dan Hooker and Brian Ortega from?

Dan Hooker fights out of Auckland, New Zealand; Brian Ortega fights out of Los Angeles, California.

Have Dan Hooker and Brian Ortega fought before?

No. This is their first fight against each other in the UFC.