UFC 281: Hooker vs Puelles 11/12/2022 – The Ultimate Fighting Championship is back with an interesting fight card between Dan Hooker and Claudio Puelles. This is all set to be an important Lightweight Division battle between the two. The UFC money line is updated online for bettors to place their bets.
The main event is going to be an exciting battle between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira. The co-main event is all set to take place in an anticipated battle between Zhang Weili and Carla Esparza.
Dan Hooker has fought more bouts than Puelles but the latest picks are in favor of Claudio Puelles to win this fight.
UFC 281: Hooker vs Puelles 11/12/2022
| When: | Saturday, November 12, 11:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USA |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | UFC Fight Pass |
UFC 281: Hooker vs Puelles 11/12/2022 Odds
| Fighter | Odds | Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Hooker | -151 | Claudio Puelles | +135 |
Main Card
Dan Hooker
Dan Hooker will enter the octagon with a record of 21-12-0. Hooker is known as “The Hangman” in the ring and he has some incredible fighting skills. However, he lost four of his last fight fights and is currently on a two-fight losing streak.
Hooker has a finish rate of 81 percent and he managed to win 10 fights via knockout, seven by submission, and four via decision. Hooker will also have a three-inch advantage in this fight against his opponent but the odds are against him to win. Dan Hooker will need to work more on his defensive skills to escape those powerful shots from Puelles.
Claudio Puelles
Moving onto Claudio Puelles, the talented fighter has already created a reputation with a 13-2-0 record. Known as the “Price of Peru” in the ring, Puelles managed to win his last five fights and is all set to extend his success.
Pulles has a finish rate of 61 percent and he is also quick with his moves. Puelles won three by knockout, eight via submission, and four via decision. The talented fighter has the strength to last long in the ring against Hooker. This will be an important bout for Puelles as he is going up against an experienced fighter.
Hooker vs Puelles Betting Numbers
| Record | 19-8-0 | 9-2-0 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Country | New Zealand | Peru |
| Height | 6’0″ | 5’10” |
| Weight (lbs) | 145 | 154 |
| Reach (in) | 74″ | 71″ |
| Win by KO/TKO | 48% | 17% |
| Win by Submission | 33% | 58% |
| Decisions | 19% | 25% |
| Strikes landed per minute | 4.35 | 2.33 |
| Striking accuracy | 43% | 38% |
| Striking absorbed per minute | 5.13 | 6.53 |
| Striking defense | 54% | 49% |
| Takedown average | 0.47 | 2.33 |
| Takedown accuracy | 37% | 23% |
| Takedown defense | 77% | N/A |
| Submission average | 0.47 | 0.78 |
Hooker vs Puelles Betting Picks
Puelles might have fought lesser bouts, but he has a good winning ratio. Hooker has the experience, height, and reach, but has struggled to win off late and is going down with his overall performance. The UFC bloody elbow picks favor Claudio Puelles to win this fight against Hooker.
