Dan Hooker believes Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov ’s opponents are often intimidated before the fight starts. Hooker (24-12 MMA, 14-8 UFC) experienced it first hand when he faced current lightweight champion Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) at UFC 267 in October 2021. He was submitted in the first round
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November 6, 2024
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November 5, 2024
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October 31, 2024
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October 30, 2024
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October 29, 2024
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October 22, 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov leaks Islam Makhachev’s next fight
September 29, 2024
Chael Sonnen, Daniel Cormier encourage UFC champ Islam Makhachev to take ‘heel’ turn
September 24, 2024
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September 10, 2024
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August 12, 2024
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