Arman Tsarukyan submits Dan Hooker, calls out Ilia Topuria
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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.