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Justin Gaethje sends support to ‘gangster’ Karolina Kowalkiewicz following tough loss at UFC Auckland
Justin Gaethje has sent a message of support to Karolina Kowalkiewicz following her tough loss this past weekend at UFC Auckland. The Auckland card at Spark Arena certainly made headlines for a variety of reasons and while many of those came from the main event, there’s also a lot to be said for the rest […]
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Pros react to Dan Hooker vs. Paul Felder at UFC Auckland
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 […]
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UFC Auckland Results: Dan Hooker defeats Paul Felder (Highlights)
A key lightweight bout between perennial division contenders Dan Hooker and Paul Felder headlines tonight’s UFC Auckland event. The New Zealand native, Hooker (19-8 MMA), will enter tonight’s main event on a two-fight winning streak. In his most recent Octagon appearance, ‘The Hangman’ picked up a unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Al Iaquinta. […]
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UFC Auckland: ‘Felder vs. Hooker’ Live Results and Highlights
The Octagon returns to Auckland for UFC Fight Night 168, a 12-bout fight card headlined by a lightweight scrap between Paul Felder and Dan Hooker. The New Zealand native, Hooker (19-8 MMA), will enter tonight’s main event on a two-fight winning streak. In his most recent Octagon appearance, ‘The Hangman’ picked up a unanimous decision […]
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UFC Auckland: ‘Felder vs Hooker’ Fight Card and Start Times
It’s time to take a look at the official fight card for UFC Auckland this weekend as the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to New Zealand. While most of the card may be flying a little bit under the radar there are more than a few gems to be found from top to bottom. Of course, […]
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UFC Auckland | Pro fighters make their picks for Paul Felder vs. Dan Hooker
In the main event of UFC Auckland, Paul Felder is heading to Dan Hooker’s backyard for a very intriguing lightweight scrap. Heading into the fight Felder is a +120 underdog while the Kiwi is a -150 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. […]
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Streaming this Weekend: Wilder vs Fury 2, UFC Auckland, Bellator and more
As streaming services continue to take over the combat sports industry, there are more and more events being broadcast on platforms like ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass, DAZN and YouTube. BJPENN.Com’s Streaming this Weekend series keeps fans up to date on the best combat sports action across the industry’s major streaming platforms. With so much happening […]
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Paul Felder shares bold prediction for fight with Dan Hooker at UFC Auckland
Paul Felder will be back in the Octagon to face rising contender, Dan Hooker in his opponent’s home turf of Auckland. The lightweight fighters will collide in the main event of the February 2020 showdown. Their intense staring contest last week was enough to get fans hyped for the upcoming event, and Paul Felder confirmed […]
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UFC Auckland gets three exciting bouts
Three Australian fighters have been added to the card for UFC Auckland which will take place in New Zealand on February 22, 2020. It was recently announced that Kiwi native and number 7 ranked lightweight Dan Hooker will face off against Paul Felder in the main event. Hooker has won six of his seven last […]
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UFC announces 2020 return to Auckland, New Zealand
The UFC is set to return to Auckland, New Zealand in the New Year. This UFC Auckland card was announced by the promotion on Twitter. https://twitter.com/UFC_AUSNZ/status/1196208685070135296 The home turf of Dan Hooker and Israel Adesanya and the birthplace of former UFC middleweight champ Robert Whittaker, Auckland is set to host the Octagon on February 23. […]
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Mark Hunt gives timeframe for his retirement, blasts “cheating bum” Alistair Overeem once again
Last night, in the main event of the action-packed UFC Auckland card, 43-year-old MMA legend Mark Hunt stepped onto the canvas with the much younger Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis. Though Lewis was not without his moments in this fight, Hunt was able to turn back the clock, punishing his foe to an impressive, fourth-round […]
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Athlete outfitting pay for UFC Auckland: Mark Hunt gets $10K
Last night, the UFC touched down in the country of New Zealand for a second time with the exciting UFC Auckland card. In this card’s main event, we saw Kiwi MMA legend Mark Hunt collide with surging American heavyweight contender Derek Lewis. Hunt would win this fight by punishing an exhausted Lewis to a fourth-round […]
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UFC Auckland bonus report: Hunt and Lewis get Fight of the Night on finish-filled main card
Last night, the UFC touched down in beautiful New Zealand for a second time with UFC Auckland. In the card’s main event, we saw bona fide MMA legend and Kiwi hero Mark Hunt collide with streaking heavyweight contender Derek Lewis. Hunt would win this fight by punishing an exhausted Lewis to a fourth-round TKO. In […]
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Derrick Lewis says that Mark Hunt bout is “probably my last fight”
Last night, in the main event of the UFC’s latest trip to New Zealand, streaking heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis lumbered onto the canvas with a titan of the division in MMA legend Mark Hunt. Though Lewis was able to land some big punches in the second frame, this fight was almost all Hunt, who battered […]
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Pros react to Mark Hunt’s TKO defeat of Derrick Lewis, Lewis’ possible retirement
Last night, in the main event of UFC Fight Night 110, streaking heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis stepped into the cage with a verifiable MMA legend in Mark Hunt. Lewis’ goal was to extend his win-streak to a division-best seven-straight, and just maybe, earn himself the next crack at UFC heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic. Regrettably for […]
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Pros react to Derek Brunson’s quick KO of Dan Kelly
Last night, in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 110, American middleweight contender Derek Brunson collided with streaking Australian judo specialist Dan Kelly. Brunson made this challenge look easy. Moments into the first round, he floored his Australian foe with a crashing left hand. From there, Brunson chased his dazed opponent to the canvas, […]
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UFC Auckland results: Mark Hunt TKOs Derrick Lewis in the fourth, Lewis hints at retirement (video)
The main event of the UFC’s stop in Auckland, New Zealand, occurred at heavyweight, where MMA legend Mark Hunt collided with streaking American contender Derrick Lewis. As so many expected, it was a fun fight, as both men seemed content to throw heavy leather, and both had their moments as a result. CLIPPED@MarkHunt1974 clips Lewis […]
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UFC Auckland results: Derek Brunson mauls Dan Kelly in the first (highlights)
In the co-main event of the UFC’s Saturday-night UFC Auckland card, American Derek Brunson met Australia’s Dan Kelly in a clash of ranked middleweights. Though Kelly entered the fight with a good deal of momentum behind him, this one was all Brunson. Moments into the first round, the American put his foe down with a […]
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UFC Auckland results: Dan Hooker clobbers Ross Pearson with second-round knee (highlights)
The fourth bout of the UFC Auckland main card occurred at lightweight, where British veteran Ross Pearson took on New Zealand’s Dan Hooker. Though Pearson was not without his moments in the fight, this one ultimately went to Hooker in dramatic fashion. Mid-way through the second round, the hometown hero planet an rocket-fuelled knee on […]
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UFC Auckland results: Ion Cutelaba smashes Henrique da Silva in seconds
The third bout of the UFC Auckland main card occurred at light heavyweight, where 23-year-old Moldovan prospect Ion Cutelaba collided with Brazilian clinch specialist Henrique Da Silva. Just like the fight that preceded it, this one was fast. Seconds into the first round, the young Cutelaba floored his foe with a thudding right hand to the […]
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UFC Auckland results: Ben Nguyen scores quick submission win over Tim Elliott (highlights)
On Saturday evening, the UFC returned to our screens with UFC Auckland, an exciting 11-fight card that broadcasted live from Auckland, New Zealand. In the second bout of the main card, we were treated to a clash of ranked flyweights, as recent title challenger Tim Elliott collided with Australia’s Ben Nguyen. To say this one […]
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UFC Auckland results: Alexander Volkanovski defeats Mizuto Hirota by decision (highlights)
On Saturday night, the UFC returned to our screens with UFC Auckland, an exciting, 11-fight card. The event’s main card was kicked off by a featherweight bout by Japanese veteran Mizuto Hirota and highly regarded Australian prospect Alexander Volkanovski. This one was all Volkanovski. Though the durability of Hirota’s chin was on full display, he could […]
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UFC Auckland results: Vinc Pichel smashes Damien Brown to first-round knockout (highlights)
On Saturday night, the UFC returned to our screens with UFC Auckland, which broadcast live from Auckland, New Zealand. This exciting event’s undercard was wrapped up by a lightweight bout between American Ultimate Fighter veteran Vinc Pichel and Australia’s Damien Brown. This one did not last long. Mid-way through the first round, Pichel caught his […]