Dan Hooker vs. Claudio Puelles UFC 281 MSG New York Fight Video Replay Livestream Full HD Part 1

Asbadass as the attitude of 'Any Time, Anyplace.comes at a cost as Dan Hooker( 21-- 12) is 1-- 4 in his last five tries- 0-- 3, In his five- round war with Dustin Poirier( 2020), he fell short and was then blitzed in the first round by debutant Michael Chandler( 2021) After some less than ideal preparations, he earned a unanimous decision over Nasrat Haqparast( 2021) and is coming back in March after dropping to featherweight.

Claudio Puelles( 12-- 2) is his next assignment and although he does not have the same name power, a five- fight win streak is on. He submitted Felipe Silva( 2018) with a kneebar and earned unanimous decisions over Marcos Mariano( 2019) and Jordan Leavitt( 2021). He is now coming back in April with two more kneebores over Chris Gruetzemacher( 2010- 2021), and Clay Guida.

Hooker 's submission defense is tested again by the UFC. He has been subbed three times and handed an up and coming submission wizard. It 's a huge opportunity for Puelles. He is fighting on a pay per view card at Madison Square Garden.

Hooker has the experience, striking advantage, three inch reach and two inch height advantage. Puelles, however, has a Muay Thai background and will be able to hang on to set up submission. We also do not know how much the wars and cut down to 145 lbs in his last has affected him.

Even if he lands on his back, which could be his undoing, Hooker will be confident wherever the fight goes. One opening to grab a leg and take Hooker 's knee back to Peru. Thelonger Hooker can keep the fight on the feet, the more damage he will land and could even make it look easy.

A lot of factors point to a Puelles submission which will be a great punt for a bet as he is the underdog. However, if Hooker respects his skill set and keeps the fight on the feet, his durability and skill will shine through, but a Puelles submission is the play.