SAITAMA, Japan – At some point, Maximo Blanco had to wonder if he was fighting a machine, since Daniel Hooker just wouldn’t go down. But ultimately, Blanco’s (11-6-1 MMA, 3-3 UFC) punches in bunches throughout the fight led to a unanimous decision win over the gritty Hooker (11-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC). The featherweight bout opened up the preliminary card of today’s UFC Fight Night 52 card at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. It streamed on UFC Fight Pass. Blanco threw a spinning heel kick right out of the gate, showing his potential for highlight-reel striking, but it was off the mark
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UFC Fight Night 52 results: Maximo Blanco outslugs gritty Daniel Hooker – MMA Junkie