Hooker even claimed that he wouldn’t hesitate to hit Tsarukyan and risk the fight being cancelled, admitting that his opponent probably feels the same way. One of the two men immediately proved that when they came face-to-face for their final meeting before they step inside the Octagon.

Dan Hooker bursts into laughter when he is informed by journalists that Paddy Pimblett has moved up to fifth in the UFC lightweight rankings this week.