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Check out which fighters won performance bonuses from UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker
Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand was home to an excellent night of fights, considering how weak the card was on paper. The card saw five (T)KOs, one submission and six decisions including two split-decisions.
UFC Auckland was an entertaining affair with plenty of finishes and some solid distance fights, as well, but the main event delivered a thrilling, action-packed performance. This battle was fought almost exclusively on the feet save one takedown in the last half of the fifth. Each round was razor close with the exception of the fourth, which was a clear round for Felder. The other four rounds could have gone either way.
After the score cards were read and the microphone was with Felder, he spoke with emotion and said it might be the end of the road for him. If he really is going to call it a career, he will go out on a high note, having acquitted himself incredibly well in that contest.
Dan Hooker used his mic time well, calling out Justin Gaethje. Can I just say HELL YES!
Fight of the Night: Felder-Hooker
Angela Hill (30-27, 29-28×2), Kai Kara-France (30-27×3), Jake Matthews (29-28×3), Brad Riddell (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Yan Xiaonan (30-26×3), Dan Hooker (48-47, 47-48, 48-47) all won their fights, but it was Dan Hooker’s incredible fight with Paul Felder that would take the Fight of the Night cash bonus for both men.
Performance of the Night: Jimmy Crute, Priscila Cachoeira
Priscila Chachoeira (KO (uppercut) at 0:40 of Round 1), Song Kenan (KO (punches) at 2:20 of Round 1), Jalin Turner (TKO (punches) at 3:01 of Round 2), Zubaira Tukhugov (TKO (punches) at 3:21 of Round 1), Marcos Rogerio de Lima (KO (clubberin’) at 1:28 of Round 1), Jimmy Crute (sub (kimura) at 3:29 of Round 1) all won their fights inside the distance, but it would be Jimmy Crute and Priscila Cachoeira that would take home the $50,000 bonuses for their efforts.
Reported Gate: $1,239,625 (USD)
Reported Attendance: 10,025 (sellout)