Islam Makhachev vs Dan Hooker Pick, 10/30/2021 Predictions UFC 267 Odds

Islam Makhachev vs Dan Hooker

UFC 267

Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Islam Makhachev will face off with Dan Hooker at UFC 267 on Saturday, October 30, 2021. The opening moneyline has Makhachev at -500 while Hooker is priced at +440.

Islam Makhachev will be looking to add a victory to his career total of 20-1-0. The 29-year-old will fight at 155 lbs and measures 5'10". The southpaw fighter has an arm span of 70". Dan "The Hangman" Hooker comes in at 6'0" and records a weight of 155 lbs. The switch fighter walks into the cage with a record of 21-10-0. The 31-year-old reaches 75". When talking about significant strikes, Islam Makhachev lands 2.24 per min and Dan Hooker is landing 4.95 significant strikes per min. Makhachev connects on 58% of the significant strikes he throws while Hooker lands 48%. Concerning their defense in the Octagon, Makhachev takes 0.77 significant strikes per minute and "The Hangman" allows 4.66. Makhachev also defends against 70% of the significant strikes his opponents throw at him while Hooker is able to deflect 52% of the strikes thrown in his direction.

In the grappling category, Islam Makhachev is the more capable wrestler as he is able to score a takedown 3.31 times per 15 min. Makhachev is scoring a takedown on 65% of his attempts and stopping 88% of all takedown tries against him. Hooker is taking his opponents to the mat on 36% of his takedown tries and is defending 80% of all takedowns attempted on him. Regarding subbing opponents, Makhachev is the more skilled technician by going for 1.0 sub per 3 rds while Hooker attempts 0.2 subs per 15 min.

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In his previous fight, Islam Makhachev faced Thiago Moises and got a win for the night via rear naked choke in round 4. Moises ended up landing 18 of 51 total strikes that he threw in that fight. Makhachev walked away from this fight having landed 148 of 194 total strikes. In regard to significant strikes, Moises ended up landing 13 of 44, giving him a percentage of 29%. He landed 6 of 30 significant strikes aimed at the head. In terms of stats for the opponent, Makhachev landed 66% of his significant strikes by landing 61 of 92. In terms of accuracy for the significant strikes, he was 28 of 56 pointed at the head. 69% of the significant strikes landed by Moises and 36% of them connected on by Makhachev were done at a distance.

In the last bout for Dan Hooker, he fought Nasrat Haqparast and ended up getting the victory by unanimous decision in round 3. Haqparast ended up landing 85% of the significant strikes he took from distance and Hooker landed 75% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance. Hooker ended up connecting on 47% of his significant strikes attempted by connecting on 73 of 153. He ended up landing 26 of 97 significant strikes directed at the head. Haqparast landed 27 of 69 significant strikes in that fight. In regard to the placement of these significant strikes, he landed 17 of 56 directed at the head. In relation to total strikes that he let go in that contest, Haqparast ended up connecting on 35 of 77 and Hooker landed 177 of 261 total strikes.

Other fights to watch

Another fight that you're going to want to watch is when Alexander Volkov faces off with Marcin Tybura. Volkov will be looking to add a victory to his record of 33-9-0. The 33-year-old steps on the scale at 250 lbs and measures 6'7". The orthodox fighter has a wingspan of 80". Tybura measures in at 6'3" and weighs 249 lbs. The orthodox fighter comes into this fight with a record of 22-6-0. The 35-year-old extends his reach 78". When it comes to grappling, Alexander Volkov takes his opponents to the canvas 0.57 times per 15 min while Marcin Tybura gets a takedown 1.67 times per 15 minutes. Regarding striking, Volkov is landing 4.84 strikes/minute and lands 57% of the strikes that he throws. The other guy in this fight is Marcin Tybura, who tags the opposition on 50% of the strikes he has thrown and lands an average of 3.63 per minute.

One more can't miss bout is when Khamzat Chimaev is set to go up against Li Jingliang. Jingliang holds a career record of 18-6-0. The 33-year-old tips the scales at 170 lbs and measures 6'0". The orthodox fighter reaches 71". Chimaev comes in at 6'2" and steps on the scale at 170 lbs. The orthodox fighter walks into the cage with a record of 9-0-0. The 27-year-old extends his reach 75". Concerning wrestling, Li Jingliang defends against 59% of his opponents' takedown tries and is scoring a takedown on 39% of his attempts. Chimaev is finishing his takedown tries on 75% of his attempts and is able to deflect 60% of the takedowns his opponents try. With regard to striking, Jingliang is absorbing 3.65 strikes per minute and he dishes out 4.52 strikes per minute. Chimaev, moreover, takes 0.10 strikes/min and deals 9.03 per minute.

Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Islam Makhachev (-500)

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