Dakota Hope

Overview

Both of Dakota Hope's UFC fights went the distance, and both were split decisions. One went each way. "Huracán" fights at featherweight out of 4oz Fight Club and carries a 1-1 UFC record, inside a 12-2-0 professional record across all promotions. He comes into his next fight on a one-fight win streak.

It's a two-fight sample. The pattern is already clear, though: judges have had the last word every time.

UFC Career

Hope made his UFC debut in April 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Duncan, losing a split decision to Kai Kamaka III after three full rounds. No finish either way.

He answered at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Nolan that October, beating Francis Marshall by split decision, again going the full three.

Two fights, two split decisions, one win.

Fighting Style

The career numbers describe a striker who throws a lot and lands plenty: his output per minute is far above the UFC average. The efficiency is the problem, not the volume. His accuracy is below average and his striking defense is far below it, so he gets hit more often than he should.

The grappling splits the same way. He rarely shoots for takedowns and almost never hunts submissions, but he is very hard to take down. Fights stay standing, and both of his UFC bouts ended on the scorecards, not with a finish. It's a small sample.

Quick Facts

• Division: Featherweight
• UFC record: 1-1
• Professional record (all promotions): 12-2-0
• UFC debut: 2026
• Team: 4oz Fight Club
• Height: 5'7"; reach: 68.5"
• Born: Georgia, United States