MMA Fighting · Jul 7, 2018
UFC 226 results: Dan Hooker finishes Gilbert Burns in first round
The UFC 226 featured Fight Pass prelim bout between Dan Hooker and Gilbert Burns was one fans in the know knew was must-watch, as the bout promised fireworks.
And it didn’t take much time for the bout to deliver. Hooker (17-7) won a fast-paced, action packed lightweight matchup on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena, winning by knockout at the 2:28 mark of the opening round.
The victory was the fourth in a row for the New Zealander, all by way of finish.
Burns (14-3), who had one three of his past four heading into the fight, landed the bout’s first big blow with a loaded-up overhand right. But Burns began to telegraph these moves, and it didn't take long for Hooker to adjust and begin landing.