K. Nurmagomedov (center) is one of the main coaches of I. Makhachev (right). Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
On the 30th of October, Islam makhachev e Dan Hooker face each other in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg.) UFC 267, which will be held in Abu Dhabi (USA). And, asked about the fight, the former UFC lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg), Khabib Nurmagomedov, analyzed the Australian's chances over his pupil.
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In an interview with fans in Horrogate, England, Khabib stated that Islam will indeed have a good challenge. Still, he guarantees that the Australian's chances will only be due to a possible stroke of luck. For the Russian, his 'pupil' has the game to dominate and finish off his opponent.
“It will be a great challenge for Islam (Makhachev). It will be a good challenge. (Hooker) is ranked No. 6, but I don't think Hooker has ever fought someone like Islam. All of his fights were against strikers. I don't know what he will do with the fight when he is put under pressure and with Islam dominating the ground. I don't know how he's going to stop it. Only one thing he has is a lucky punch. Without that, there is a 99% (chance) that Islam will beat him,” Khabib said.
Initially, Islam makhachev would face Rafael dos Anjos on the card UFC 267. However, the Brazilian was injured and the fight was canceled for the third time. That's why, Dan Hooker – who had just won Nasrat Haqparast No. UFC 266 – agreed to commit to one month before the duel.
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