New Zealand mixed martial arts fighter Dan Hooker has edged American Paul Felder in a split decision at the UFC Fight Night 168 in Auckland.
New Zealand fighter Dan Hooker grapples with Paul Felder in their UFC lightweight bout in Auckland. Photo: Photosport
The lightweight headline bout went five rounds, with Hooker finishing strongly to win the judges nod. It couldn't have been closer, Hooker getting there 48-47 47-48 48-47. Currently sitting at No.7, Hooker is now looking at a top-five UFC world ranking.
Earlier on the main card, New Zealanders Brad Riddell and Kai Kara France both registered wins.
Riddell took a split decision win over Russian Magomed Mustafaev in a lightweight bout while flyweight France defeat American Tyson Nam in a unanimous decision.
Brazilian heavyweight Marcos Rogerio de Lima dispatched New Zealand's Ben Sosoli with a knockout in the first round.
