Islam Makhachev Victory Over Taking Out Dan Hooker Through An Submission

With his victory over Dan Hooker at UFC 267 on Saturday, Islam Makhachev solidified his position as a strong lightweight challenger. Makhachev is the No. 6 ranked lightweight in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings.

Islam Makhachev (21-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) extended his winning streak to nine consecutive fights with a first-round submission victory over Hooker (21-11 MMA, 11-7 UFC) in their featured bout, which took place at Etihad Arena on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi. Khabib and Hasbulla supported Islam Makhachev. Team Khabib’s Victory.

When you have @TeamKhabib and Hasbulla in your corner it's different level brother 😤@MAKHACHEVMMA is coming for the title! 🏆#UFC267 pic.twitter.com/nFyVZIY6Ik

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Islam Makhachev picked up Hasbulla after his first-round submission win.

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SOURCE: MMA