US Edition'This Is His Chance': Tsarukyan on Dan Hooker and UFC Title Picture
Both fighters aim to end over a year of inactivity due to injuries; the winner will move closer to the UFC lightweight title, Dana White confirmed.
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Arman Tsarukyan Says Gaethje Declined Fight, Only Hooker Said Yes
There’s a reason that, after what seems like years of back-and-forth talk, Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker are finally facing off at this Saturday’s UFC Qatar. “He’s the only one who said yes from deserving fighters,” Tsarukyan (22-3) stated during Wednesday’s UFC Qatar media day. “I was supposed to fight with [Justin] Gaethje as well, he said ‘no,’ but Hooker said ‘yes.'” In the UFC’s official rankings, Tsarukyan currently holds the #1 spot; Gae…
‘How?’: Dan Hooker reacts to Paddy Pimblett’s UFC rankings rise
Dan Hooker laughed in surprise after being told Paddy Pimblett had climbed to fifth in the UFC lightweight rankings, reacting with a brief “how?” during media duties ahead of his upcoming bout in Qatar. Hooker, 35, was speaking before his fight with Arman Tsarukyan on Saturday to reporters, including The Mac Life, when he was informed of Pimblett’s new position in the 155-pound ledger. The shift followed Islam Makhachev’s removal from the lightw…
"Kick His Head Clean Off His Shoulders" Dan Hooker Reveals UFC Qatar Gameplan For Arman Tsarukyan
Dan Hooker has a fairly straightforward blueprint heading into his Arman Tsarukyan bout at UFC Qatar. This massive matchup at lightweight headlines the UFC Fight Night offering set to take place on November 22nd. Speaking with Nolan King of MMA Junkie, Hooker delved into multiple topics related to this fight, with the obvious question coming up centered on what his approach for Tsarukyan would be. As he was endearingly frank about his overview o…
Dan Hooker is more than excited to face top-ranked lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan. Hooker believes that if he beats the heavy favorite, the path to a title shot is open. Dan Hooker is currently ranked sixth in the UFC rankings and is hoping that a win in the main event at UFC Qatar will give him a title shot next. – Dana has come out and said it’s a title challenger fight. Arman is the top contender and needs a win in the division, and th…
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