Tag: Dan Hooker

Dan Hooker Explains Why he is Sticking Around at Lightweight

Claiming that it would take ‘a million bucks’ to see him fight at featherweight again, New Zealand’s Dan Hooker seems content at 155-pounds Hooker’s impressive knockout victory over Ross Pearson in his hometown of Auckland confi…

Claiming that it would take ‘a million bucks’ to see him fight at featherweight again, New Zealand’s Dan Hooker seems content at 155-pounds Hooker’s impressive knockout victory over Ross Pearson in his hometown of Auckland confirmed to him why he is better fighting in the lightweight division: “Let’s just put it this way, it’d take […]

UFC 219 Officially Adds Dan Hooker vs. Marc Diakiese

Lightweights Dan Hooker and Marc Diakiese are from different parts of the world, but the two will square off against one another in Las Vegas at UFC 219. Hooker (14-7), from New Zealand, has posted a 4-3 record since signing with the UFC. That includes a win over Ross Pearson this past June that earned […]

Lightweights Dan Hooker and Marc Diakiese are from different parts of the world, but the two will square off against one another in Las Vegas at UFC 219. Hooker (14-7), from New Zealand, has posted a 4-3 record since signing with the UFC. That includes a win over Ross Pearson this past June that earned […]

UFC Fight Night 110 Bonuses: Heavyweight Slugfest Earns ‘Fight Of The Night’

UFC Fight Night 110 emanated from Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand tonight (Saturday, June 10, 2017) and was headlined by a heavyweight collision between Derrick Lewis and Mark Hunt. That heavyweight slugfest took home Fight of the Night honors, with both contestants leaving $50,000 richer for their efforts. Hunt seemed to have Lewis’ number […]

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UFC Fight Night 110 emanated from Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand tonight (Saturday, June 10, 2017) and was headlined by a heavyweight collision between Derrick Lewis and Mark Hunt. That heavyweight slugfest took home Fight of the Night honors, with both contestants leaving $50,000 richer for their efforts.

Hunt seemed to have Lewis’ number from the jump. He backed “The Black Beast” into the cage for the better part of four rounds, landing the cleaner strikes upstairs before beginning his body attack in the third. Lewis hung tough and swung back, but his haymaker and big kick-heavy attack depleted his gas tank. By the fourth round, Lewis was a spent force. Hunt closed Lewis down and teed off on the exhausted Lewis until referee Marc Goddard was forced to intervene in round four.

In other main card action, Dan Hooker’s spectacular knockout of wily veteran Ross Pearson netted him one of two $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses. A competitive standup fight ended in sudden and vicious fashion in the second. Pearson threw a lunging left hook to reach the longer Hooker. His mistake came immediately after, as he ducked his head following the punch. Hooker’s knee met Pearson’s ducking jaw, sending the Brit crashing to the canvas, relieved of his senses.

The second Performance of the Night bonus went to Ben Nguyen, who sprang the surprising first-round submission upset of Tim Elliott. Ben “10” aggressively put it on the former title challenger from the get-go, firing kicks and punches. A sloppy takedown attempt from Elliott allowed Nguyen to swing around to the back and sink in his hooks. Elliott tried to stand and fought the hooks to free himself, but as he did so, Nguyen sunk in the choke. Ben “10” left $50,000 richer for his efforts.

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Dan Hooker Crumbles Ross Pearson With Knee to The Jaw

Dan Hooker (14-7) delivered a highlight reel knockout over Ross Pearson (19-14, 1 NC). Mixed martial arts (MMA) veterans Hooker and Pearson competed tonight (June 10) inside the Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. Hooker was the hometown favorite. A punch to the body followed by a straight punch was there for Pearson early. A […]

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Dan Hooker (14-7) delivered a highlight reel knockout over Ross Pearson (19-14, 1 NC).

Mixed martial arts (MMA) veterans Hooker and Pearson competed tonight (June 10) inside the Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. Hooker was the hometown favorite.

A punch to the body followed by a straight punch was there for Pearson early. A leg kick landed for Hooker. He stopped a takedown attempt and connected with another leg kick. More leg kicks were there for Hooker. He went high with a kick that was blocked.

Pearson pressed his opponent against the fence and landed a knee to the body and an uppercut on the break. Hooker used his reach to keep his opponent at bay. A leg kick found the mark for Pearson, but Hooker fired back with his own. The round ended shortly after.

A jab was there for Hooker early in the second round. Pearson missed a winging hook. Hooker kept chopping away at the lead leg of his opponent. Blood formed on the nose of Hooker. Pearson landed a right hand. A knee crumbled Pearson and he was out.

Final Result: Dan Hooker def. Ross Pearson via KO (Knee) – R2, 3:02

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Dan Hooker Crushes Ross Pearson With Knee For KO Win

A lightweight contest between Dan Hooker and Ross Pearson will go down next inside the Octagon, as we near the end of our night in Auckland, New Zealand at UFC Fight Night 110. Here’s what went down: Round 1: A lot of leg kicks from Hooker to open the round, but Pearson is able to […]

A lightweight contest between Dan Hooker and Ross Pearson will go down next inside the Octagon, as we near the end of our night in Auckland, New Zealand at UFC Fight Night 110. Here’s what went down: Round 1: A lot of leg kicks from Hooker to open the round, but Pearson is able to […]

Dan Hooker Feels Ross Pearson Fight is ‘Perfect For Hometown’

Dan Hooker is glad to have been booked to face Ross Pearson in his hometown. Hooker will fight Pearson tomorrow night (June 10) inside the Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. Both men tipped the scales and hit their target weight to make the bout official. In a recent interview with MMAJunkie.com, “The Hangman” said he […]

Dan Hooker is glad to have been booked to face Ross Pearson in his hometown. Hooker will fight Pearson tomorrow night (June 10) inside the Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. Both men tipped the scales and hit their target weight to make the bout official. In a recent interview with MMAJunkie.com, “The Hangman” said he […]