Arman Tsarukyan aims for a UFC lightweight title shot against Ilia Topuria after defeating Dan Hooker, while discussions on future matchups for other fighters, including Ian Machado Garry, occur on the latest “On To the Next One” episode.
Arman Tsarukyan reckons he’s earned a shot at Ilia Topuria for the UFC lightweight title. His stunning performance against Dan Hooker in UFC Qatar’s main event speaks volumes. But, will the UFC agree? Or will Tsarukyan have to sit back and watch Paddy Pimblett get the nod first?
On the latest edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee dive into what’s next for Tsarukyan after his victory over Hooker. They also explore potential matchups for Ian Machado Garry, who triumphed over former welterweight champ Belal Muhammad in the co-main event.
Other main card winners like Volkan Oezdemir, Myktybek Orolbai, Waldo Cortes-Acosta, and Kyoji Horiguchi are also in the mix. The show wraps up with a bunch of listener matchmaking suggestions.
What’s the UFC’s next move? Only time will tell.