Even in hospital beds, the competition never stops.

An image of Dan Hooker and Paul Felder being taken to hospital following their war on Sunday has gone viral.

Along with a tweet from Felder saying "sooo....wanna race?'

New Zealand's Hooker won by split decision following five rounds of an absolute battle with Felder at UFC Fight Night 168 in Auckland.

Despite all the trash taking before the fight, both men had nothing but respect for each other afterwards.