""Obviously we don't like each other, but a lot of that is just fading away as we draw closer,""
""I'm just excited for the event, I'm excited for the moment, I'm excited to get out there and just take it from him. He's the number one contender, he's the next in line for the title shot. I'm going out there to steal it, I'm going out there to rope this man.""
""Just due to injuries, I haven't been able to showcase them. But I've still been in the gym getting better and plugging holes, definitely""
""I completely forgot about the BMF!" exclaimed Hooker, serious or not. "Obviously you get your arm raised against Arman, you're getting a title shot. That's the beauty of there being two titles in that division. I beat Arman, I can walk in and fight for the undisputed or the BMF title. But it'll be one of those fights.""
Dan Hooker acknowledges mutual dislike with Arman Tsarukyan but says those feelings have faded as their UFC Qatar main event nears. Hooker expresses excitement for the event and aims to take Tsarukyan's position as the number one contender and secure a title shot. Hooker sought a tough path to contention and recognizes Tsarukyan's ranking and recent Fight of the Night win over Mateusz Gamrot, though that fight was over a year ago. Hooker cites injuries that limited previous in-cage improvements but says he has been training, improving and plugging holes. He believes a win will earn him either the undisputed lightweight or the BMF title shot.
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