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UFC 267: Dan Hooker defeated in quick time by Islam Makhachev in Abu Dhabi

 

Dan Hooker lost to Islam Makhachev in the first round of their UFC 267 session in Abu Dhabi. 

Dan Hooker's offered to move into UFC lightweight title conflict was chopped down in fast time by Russian sensation Islam Makhachev in Abu Dhabi. 

Whore endured all of two minutes and 25 seconds at UFC 267 as Makhachev traveled to a first round accommodation triumph, in what was the fifth-positioned contender's 10th consecutive success to improve to 21-1. 

Prostitute (21-11), positioned 6th in the division, acknowledged the session on only 35 days notice after Makhachev's unique adversary, Rafael dos Anjos, pulled out because of injury. 

The Kiwi had just barely come conquered a turbulent instructional course to beat Nasrat Haqparast last month and procured a lot of deference for taking on such a risky test on restricted readiness, also surrendering a desired MIQ spot for sure. 

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In any case, Hooker would have expected to deliver a vastly improved appearance than what he had the option to on Sunday (NZ time). 

After a short learning about process, Makhachev handled a right snare before quickly tying down a takedown to trap Hooker on his back. 

With the Russian in charge, he continued to confine Hooker's right arm and keeping in mind that the 'Executioner' mixed to change and keep him under control, Makhachev was ultimately ready to secure a kimura. 

Makhachev ventured over Hooker's head and wrenched the Kiwi's arm despite his good faith to get the verbal accommodation prior to focusing on a title battle. 

Charles Oliveira is expected to safeguard his lightweight belt against Dustin Poirier in December and Makhachev was unyielding he ought to be next. In spite of the fact that, he might need to agree to the champ of the following week's main five conflict between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler. 

"Presently now is the right time," Makhachev said in his post-battle meet. "This person is (positioned) number six ... nine-battle win streak. I'm prepared for a title battle." 

Whore would have been in a comparative position had the outcome turned out well for him, yet rather it's presently back to where it all began in his mission to catch UFC gold. 

Incapable to get back to home for a long time to come because of restricted MIQ limit, Hooker will presently get back to the US where he will be joined by his family. 

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