about 12 hours ago

Dan Hooker Praises Arman Tsarukyan as Division’s Best Fighter Despite Past Feud

Hooker, who previously mocked #1-ranked lightweight Tsarukyan as overrated, has now shown respect, saying, “Regardless of the bad blood, I feel like he’s the best fighter in the division, including the champion (Ilia Topuria).” The Kiwi added he wanted Tsarukyan over #4-ranked Justin Gaethje, emphasizing, “You want to beat the best guy you can possibly get your hands on.”