UFC fighter Islam Makhachev

  • Islam Makhachev submits Dan Hooker in their lightweight bout at UFC 267 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on October 30, 2021. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Islam Makhachev submits Dan Hooker in their lightweight bout at UFC 267 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on October 30, 2021. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Khabib Nurmagomedov, left, celebrates the win with his fighter Islam Makhachev.
    Khabib Nurmagomedov, left, celebrates the win with his fighter Islam Makhachev.
  • Dan Hooker, right, throws a punch at Islam Makhachev. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Dan Hooker, right, throws a punch at Islam Makhachev. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Islam Makhachev, top, wrestles Dan Hooker on his way to victory at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Islam Makhachev, top, wrestles Dan Hooker on his way to victory at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Islam Makhachev, top, wrestles Dan Hooker on his way to victory at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Islam Makhachev, top, wrestles Dan Hooker on his way to victory at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Islam Makhachev speaks at the press conference ahead of his bout at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi in October 2021. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Islam Makhachev speaks at the press conference ahead of his bout at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi in October 2021. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Coach Khabib Nurmagomedov celebrates the win with his fighter Islam Makhachev. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Coach Khabib Nurmagomedov celebrates the win with his fighter Islam Makhachev. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Islam Makhachev, left, takes down Dan Hooker. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Islam Makhachev, left, takes down Dan Hooker. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Islam Makhachev celebrates.
    Islam Makhachev celebrates.
  • Coach Khabib Nurmagomedov celebrates the win with his fighter Islam Makhachev. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Coach Khabib Nurmagomedov celebrates the win with his fighter Islam Makhachev. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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