Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint Denis Prediction & Betting Tips - UFC 325
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by Devesh Jaganath | in UFC Predictions
The co-main event at UFC 325 this weekend will see Dan Hooker taking on Benoit Saint-Denis in the lightweight division. The Hangman has a pro record of 24-13-0, while God of War is 16-3-0, 1NC. Let’s get into the match prediction.
Dan Hooker is returning to the Octagon after just over two months, when he lost via submission to Arman Tsarukyan on UFC Fight Night and dropped out of the top five in the lightweight division.
That result brought an end to the Hangman’s three-fight win streak, which included victories over Mateusz Gamrot, Jalin Turner and Claudio Puelles. What became evident in this run is that the New Zealander is most effective when he can keep fights at his preferred range.
Hooker stands 6’0” with a 75” reach, lands 4.89 significant strikes per minute and has a 48% accuracy. He averages 0.71 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, Benoit Saint-Denis enters this bout following a KO/TKO victory over Beneil Dariush at UFC 322 in November, which took him to three wins in a row after losing back-to-back in 2024.
It took the God of War just 16 seconds to finish Dariush. He is likely to counter Hooker here by pushing forward, closing the space, and looking to initiate takedowns.
Saint-Denis is the shorter fighter at 5’11” and he has a 73” reach. However, he lands 5.07 significant strikes per minute with a 55% accuracy and averages 4.33 takedowns per 15.
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Dan Hooker - Benoit Saint Denis Key Points
- Dan Hooker has a record of 14-9 in the UFC.
- Dan Hooker has four career losses via submission.
- Benoit Saint-Denis is on a three-fight win streak.
- Benoit Saint-Denis has never lost a bout via submission.
- Benoit Saint-Denis averages 4.33 takedowns per 15 minutes, while Hooker averages 0.71.
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Our Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint Denis Prediction
Dan Hooker certainly has the experience in this bout, but his tactics are also well-known. He needs space and range to use his length to his advantage and likes to keep fights standing.
With that in mind, Benoit Saint-Denis is likely to do everything to close the space and make this an untidy matchup. He is the more accomplished grappler, and we feel he will be able to get the win inside the distance. Our Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint-Denis prediction is Benoit Saint-Denis wins.
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