In a lightweight bout on the main card, Islam Makhachev meets Dan Hooker Saturday at UFC 267 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Below, we analyze the UFC 267 Makhachev vs. Hooker odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
The card can be viewed on ESPN+ with the prelims at 10:30 a.m. ET and the non-PPV main card at 2 p.m. ET.
The southpaw Makhachev enters on an eight-bout win streak, last losing over six years ago Oct. 3, 2015, against Adriano Martins at UFC 192. His last two victories have been submission wins, in the fourth round July 17 against Thiago Moises and in the third round March 6 against Drew Dober.
Hooker, a.k.a. “The Hangman”, bounced back after a two-bout skid with a unanimous-decision win Sept. 25 over Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 266. He has a rather quick turnaround after going the distance. In fact, four of his past five fights have ended up going the distance.
UFC 267 Makhachev vs. Hooker: Odds and lines
Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9 a.m. ET.
- Fight result (2-way line): Makhachev -600 (bet $600 to win $100) | Hooker +400 (bet $100 to win $400)
- Over/Under: 2.5 rounds (Over -190 | Under +135)
- Will the fight go the distance? (Yes -130 | No -105)
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UFC 267 Makhachev vs. Hooker: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Records: Makhachev (20-1-0) | Hooker (21-10-0)
Fight result (2-way line or money line)
Makhachev (-600) is the overwhelming favorite over the Kiwi here, costing you six times your potential return, or just $16.67 in profit on a $100 wager. There’s no value there.
Look for the favorite to get the challenger to the canvas looking to put the squeeze on instead. MAKHACHEV BY SUBMISSION (+280) for Method of Victory is a better value and a chance to nearly triple up.
Over/Under (O/U)
Take NO (-105): FIGHT TO GO THE DISTANCE for the win, as I think Makhachev will be looking to get the bout to the canvas as soon as possible. He holds an impressive 3.31 takedown average, with a 65.71 takedown accuracy percentage number, while holding a 1.01-to-0.25 submission average advantage.
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