In 2014, Dan Hooker ended his UFC debut at the Spark Arena in his hometown of Auckland, New Zealand via first-round TKO. Almost six years later, “The Hangman” headlined his first UFC card in the same building and scored a huge win via split decision against number six-ranked Paul Felder.
The two fought five hard rounds, landing more than a hundred strikes on each other. The performance also earned both fighters an extra $50,000 for Fight of the Night honors.
With the victory likely spurring him up the rankings, Hooker is now looking at a higher-ranked opponent for his next fight.
“I got my eye on someone. I want the battle of the highlight reel, I want Justin Gaethje…
Dan Hooker wants ‘battle of the highlight reel’ with Justin Gaethje after UFC Auckland win
