When is Makhachev vs Hooker?
Islam Makhachev could potentially fight Dan Hooker, in Late 2024.
The fight would take place over 5 rounds in the Lightweight division, which means the weight limit would be 155 pounds (11.1 stone or 70.3 KG).
Makhachev vs Hooker stats
Islam Makhachev would step into the octagon with a record of 26 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, 5 of those wins coming by the way of knock out and 12 by submission.
Dan Hooker would make his way to the cage with a record of 24 wins, 12 losses and 0 draws, 11 of those wins coming by knock out and 7 by submission.
The stats suggest Hooker would have a large advantage in power over Makhachev, boasting a 46% knock out percentage over Makhachev's 19%.
If the fight goes to the ground, their records suggest Makhachev would have an advantage over Hooker, with a 46% submission rate over Hooker's 29%.
Islam Makhachev is the younger man by 2 years, at 32 years old.
Hooker has a height advantage of 2 inches over Makhachev. This also extends to a 6-inch reach advantage.
Makhachev is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 9 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2010, 1 year and 4 months later than Hooker, whose first professional fight was in 2009. He has fought 17 less professional rounds, 59 to Hooker's 76.
Makhachev vs Hooker form
Makhachev has won all 5 of his most recent fights, stopping 2 opponents and going to the judges 3 times.
In his last fight, he won against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 on 1st June 2024 by submission in the 5th round in their UFC Lightweight championship fight at Prudential Center, Newark, United States.
Previous to that, he had beaten Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294 on 21st October 2023 by knockout in the 1st round in their UFC Lightweight championship fight at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Going into that contest, he had defeated Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 on 11th February 2023 by unanimous decision in their UFC Lightweight championship fight at RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia.
Before that, he was victorious against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 on 22nd October 2022 by submission in the 2nd round in their UFC Lightweight championship fight at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
He had won against Bobby Green at UFC Fight Night on 26th February 2022 by knockout in the 1st round at UFC APEX, Las Vegas, United States.
Hooker has beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance twice.
In his last fight, he defeated Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305 on 17th August 2024 by split decision in their 3 round contest at RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia.
Previous to that, he had defeated Jalin Turner at UFC 290 on 8th July 2023 by split decision in their 3 round contest at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.
Going into that contest, he was victorious against Claudio Puelles at UFC 281 on 12th November 2022 by knockout in the 2nd round at Madison Square Garden, New York City.
Before that, he had lost to Arnold Allen at UFC Fight Night London on 19th March 2022 by knockout in the 1st round at 02 Arena, London, United Kingdom.
He had been beaten by Islam Makhachev at UFC 267 on 30th October 2021 by submission in the 1st round.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Islam Makhachev has been fighting more than Dan Hooker.
Islam Makhachev last fought 3 months and 3 days ago, while Dan Hooker's last outing was 18 days ago.
Makhachev's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 6 months and 9 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 3 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 14 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 2.8 rounds on average.
Hooker's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 10 months and 5 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 27 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 10 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 2 rounds on average.
What are the odds on Makhachev vs Hooker?
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