Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
genius Khabib Nurmagomedov make Islam Makhachev win over Dan Hooker at UFC 267 at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, Sunday (31/10) early morning WIB.
Islam Makhachev won his ninth straight win at the UFC after winning by submission by kimura over Dan Hooker in round 1.
Netizens said Islam’s victory was due to orders from former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. After retiring since last year, Khabib took on the role of Islamic coach.
The role was also shown again when Islam Khabib duel with Dan Hooker. When Islam Makhachev served Hooker with a ground game, Khabib showed his genius.
Islam who excels in the above position and has the opportunity to do the locking gets orders from Khabib. The Eagle, nicknamed Khabib asked Islam to move his right leg in order to lock Hooker’s neck and head.
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Islam Makhachev obeyed Khabib’s orders. The 30 -year -old fighter also won with kimura. That was Makhachev’s third victory in a row with submission.
Interestingly, all of Makhachev’s Islamic submission victories were achieved in 2021 after being coached by Khabib Nurmagomedov.
In addition to winning consecutive wins, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s touch made Islam Makhachev experience a rapid increase in the UFC ranking.
After only occupying the 14th position in the UFC lightweight rankings in January 2021, Islam Makhachev is now in fifth position in the UFC lightweight class. The UFC ranking has the potential to rise again after Islam Makhachev beat Dan Hooker at UFC 267.
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