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MMA Junkie Staff

USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Feb. 25: Dan Hooker climbs the charts

Dan Hooker beat Paul Felder with a razor-thin split decision in the UFC on ESPN+ 26 main event.

There were plenty of viewers who scored the fight for Felder, but it was Hooker who got his hand raised in front of his home fans in New Zealand. One thing that can’t be disputed is the fight was a great one.

Going into UFC Auckland, Felder sat at No. 10 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie lightweight rankings. Hooker was just inside the numbers at 15. So after Hooker’s win, how far did he climb? And how far did Felder have to tumble with the loss?

Take a look at all the moves in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings. This week should provide some movement, too, when Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo fight for the UFC’s vacant flyweight title.

To find out where your favorite fighters fall in the latest rankings, scroll to the top of the page and select a division from the drop-down menu.

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