Arman Tsarukyan submits Dan Hooker in return
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Dan Hooker called out Renato Moicano during his first interview after losing at UFC Qatar. The Brazilian fan favorite was choked out by Islam Makhachev when they clashed for lightweight gold at UFC 311 in January.
After being defeated by Arman Tsarukyan at UFC Qatar, Dan Hooker suggested in an interview with The Mac Life that his
Dan Hooker has broken his silence following his defeat at UFC Qatar. Arman Tsarukyan forced the veteran to tap in the second round of their bout on Saturday night. Afterwards, the Armenian accused Ilia Topuria of avoiding him as he made his case for a lightweight title shot.
A victory over Tsarukyan not only positions Hooker closer to a title shot but also sets the stage for potential matchups with the current champion, Ilia Topuria. However, the path to a title shot is fraught with uncertainties, particularly with Topuria's rumored plans for a title defense early next year.