A lightweight showdown kicks off UFC 281 when fan-favorite, Dan Hooker takes on Claudio Puelles at Madison Square Garden. Let's take a closer look at one of ...
Dan Hooker defeated Claudio Puelles via TKO, Round 2 – 4:06 at UFC 281 on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, live from the Madison Square Garden In New York, NY.
Hooker was able to get away and continued to pick Puelles apart with striking. Hooker continued to pick Puelles apart with strikes and kicks. Hooker entered New York City in desperate need of a victory. Puelles opened the second round with a takedown attempt, but Hooker was able to defend it. Puelles went for another rolling takedown but Hooker was able to avoid it. Come and get it,” said Hooker as he ended the interview by kissing the top of Rogan’s head.
Follow the UFC 281 live blog for Dan Hooker vs. Claudio Puelles, a main card lightweight fight on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Puelles now gets his opportunity to announce himself as a legitimate top-15 talent with a win over “The Hangman.” Claudio Puelles](https://www.mmafighting.com/fight/12964/dan-hooker-vs-claudio-puelles), a main card lightweight fight on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York City. [Martin Bravo](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3885/martin-bravo) in the finals of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 in 2016, Puelles has gone on a tear, winning five straight, including back-to-back kneebar finishes of [Chris Gruetzemacher](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2325/chris-gruetzemacher) and [Clay Guida](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/354/clay-guida).