Arman Tsarukyan is determined to secure a championship bout against Ilya Topuria, and he plans to achieve this by decisively defeating Dan Hooker.
“I aim to defeat Hooker, demonstrate my skill level during our fight, and then earn a title shot, ideally in January or February. If I deliver a strong performance and finish Dan, Ilya will have no choice but to face me. I need to prove unequivocally that I am prepared for a championship challenge.”
— Arman Tsarukyan, as quoted by journalist Ariel Helwani on X.
Tsarukyan`s ambition underscores his confidence in his abilities and his clear path towards challenging for the lightweight title. A strong showing against Hooker is crucial for his ascent in the highly competitive division.
