Dan Hooker has a big opportunity to crack the top of the lightweight rankings with a win on Saturday. Hooker (19-8 MMA, 9-4 UFC) headlines his first UFC event when he takes on Paul Felder at UFC on ESPN+ 26 in his home country of New Zealand. Winner of six of his last seven, with five of those wins coming by finish, Hooker has proved that he is a dangerous 155-pound contender. And with a win over fellow surging lightweight Felder (17-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) , the Kiwi has his eyes on a matchup he knows will deliver, against the always game Justin Gaethje .
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Dan Hooker’s UFC Auckland master plan: Beat Paul Felder, call out Justin Gaethje – MMA Junkie