A key lightweight bout between perennial division contenders Dan Hooker and Paul Felder headlined tonight’s UFC Auckland event.
The New Zealand native, Hooker (19-8 MMA), entered tonight’s main event looking to build on a two-fight winning streak. In his most previous Octagon appearance, ‘The Hangman’ had picked up a unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Al Iaquinta.
As for Paul Felder (17-4 MMA), ‘The Irish Dragon’ also entered UFC Auckland on a two-fight winning streak, his latest being a split-decision victory over Edson Barboza at UFC 242.
Tonight’s UFC Auckland main event proved to be an absolute war, as Felder and Hooker proceeded to thrown down for twenty-five straight minutes. Following five rounds of action, Dan was awarded the victory by way of split decision.
Official UFC Auckland Result: Dan Hooker def. Paul Felder by split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
Check out how the pros reacted to Hooker defeating Felder below:
Incredible fight! Respect to both Felder and Hooker #Warriors
— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) February 23, 2020
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I think Felder.
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) February 23, 2020
What a war!! #UFCAukland
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) February 23, 2020
Head up my man @felderpaul #UFCAukland great job @danthehangman
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) February 23, 2020
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That was a close one!#UFCAuckland
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) February 23, 2020
Who would you like to see Dan Hooker fight next following his split decision victory over at tonight’s UFC event in Auckland, New Zealand? Sound off in the comments section PENN Nation!
This article first appeared on BJPENN.com February 22, 2020