The UFC 267 main card chugs right along with ranked matchups in the promotion’s lightweight and heavyweight divisions. The UFC’s #5 rated 155-pounder, Islam Makhachev, made quick work of the #6 rated, Dan Hooker, by submitting him with a Kimura. This was his most impressive showing today, and in his post-fight interview the 9-0 Islam called for a shot at the title. Will he get it?
Before that, the UFC’s #5 ranked heavyweight, Alexander Volkov, stuffed a boat load of takedowns to win a decision over the #8 ranked, Marcin Tybura. Volkov seemed well prepared, and even came alive late with his striking.