With an eye on the lightweight top 5, Dan Hooker and Paul Felder trade forces at UFC Auckland

P. Felder (right) facing D. Hooker (left). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @danhamgman

Ultimate will promote a great fight that represents a lot in the lightweight category (up to 70,3kg). This Saturday (22), at UFC Auckland, in New Zealand, Paul felder e Dan Hooker They will exchange forces and, in the main fight, they will try to get closer to the top 5 of the division, which is currently dominated by Khabib Nurmagomdeov. On the card, Brazil will be represented by Marcos Foot e Priscila Pedrita

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In total, 24 athletes will take to the octagon and try to do their best in order to entertain the public present at the 'Spark Arena' and achieve victory in their respective divisions to continue their journey towards the top.

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Dan Hooker x Paul Felder

In a good phase of his career, Paul felder e Dan Hooker have stood out with each presentation. The two fighters arrive at this weekend's show having won two consecutive victories in their last commitments.

Currently in 6th position in the ranking, the North American Paul felder This will be his 22nd fight since he debuted as a professional in MMA. Today, the fighter has 17 victories and four setbacks. The athlete comes from a triumph over the Brazilian Edson Barboza, in September of last year.

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Just behind Felder, in 7th, Dan Hooker You will have the opportunity, in front of your audience, to show that you are capable of being among the main names in the category. With 27 fights in his career, the New Zealander is trying to win his third consecutive victory and add his 20th triumph to his record. The athlete has not acted since the positive result against To the fifth, in October, at UFC 243.

Brazilians on the card

This Saturday, Brazil will have two representatives who need to win on the New Zealand card.

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Marcos Foot It will be the Tupiniquim who will perform on the main card. Coming from defeat to Stefan struve, the Brazilian needs, against Ben Sosoli, to get back on the winning path to try to enter the elite of the heavyweight category (up to 120,2kg.).

Priscila Pedrita will be the first athlete to enter the octagon this Saturday. In a complicated situation within the UFC, the fighter will have the fight of her life against Shana Dobson. In three appearances since signing her contract with Ultimate, Priscila was unable to show her best performance and was defeated in all her engagements. The Brazilian needs to win to avoid the risk of being dismissed by the company.