Dan Hooker surprises with plan to fight for two belts after UFC Qatar: 'That's the beauty of it'

Hooker in intense training. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Dan Hooker is aware of the impact that a victory on Arman Tsarukyan This could boost his career. The New Zealander returns to the octagon in the main event of... UFC Qatar, scheduled for next Saturday (22), and, in case of victory, could definitively consolidate his name in the race for the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg). Despite maintaining the dream of competing for the category belt, the striker also sees other possibilities within the division itself.

In an interview with UFC News, Hooker highlighted that having two belts opens up different paths in his career. For him, overcoming Arman Tsarukyan This could put him in contention for both the 'BMF' title and the undisputed lightweight championship belt.

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“That’s the beauty of having two titles in the division. If I beat Arman, I can go in there and fight for the BMF belt or the undisputed title,” he said. Dan Hooker.

UFC lightweight belt and 'BMF'

BMF Belt belongs to Max Holloway currently.. Photo: Reproduction/UFC.

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After Islam makhachev vacate the lightweight belt to compete for and win the welterweight title (up to 77 kg), Ilia Topuria He assumed the throne of the category and found himself facing a veritable line of challengers, among them Arman Tsarukyan, Paddy Pimblett e Justin gaethje.

The 'BMF' belt, which symbolizes the 'baddest fighter in the UFC', although not an official title, also generates a lot of activity in the lightweight division. Currently held by... Max HollowayIt is likely that the trophy will return to... put into play in a duel against Charles of the Bronx.