Dan Hooker rips Ilia Topuria for targeting lightweight move

Dan Hooker not buying UFC champ Ilia Topuria's lightweight move
Dan Hooker says Ilia Topuria is simply running Conor McGregor’s playbook and doubts the UFC featherweight champ will move up to 155 pounds.
Dan Hooker rips Ilia Topuria for targeting lightweight move: ‘He’s just working off McGregor’s playbook’
Dan Hooker says Ilia Topuria is just copying Conor McGregor, needs to run things back with Alexander Volkanovski.
Dan Hooker Doubts Ilia Topuria’s Lightweight Moves, Claims He’s Following ‘Conor McGregor Playbook’
Dan Hooker questions Ilia Topuria's lightweight moves, suggesting he's following Conor McGregor's playbook to rise in the division.
Ilia Topuria’s potential move to lightweight questioned by Dan Hooker
Ilia Topuria and his team have been teasing a move up to lightweight. However, it appears not everyone believes that the UFC featherweight champion will make such a jump. For those unaware, during a recent appearance on Submission Radio,
Dan Hooker Believes Ilia Topuria’s Move to Lightweight Mirrors Conor McGregor’s Strategy, Foresees Volkanovski Fight Next Year
Dan Hooker does not believe that featherweight champion Ilia Topuria will actually move up in weight to challenge for the 155-pound belt.
UFC Lightweight Contender Dan Hooker Makes Bold Prediction on Champion's Future
UFC lightweight Dan Hooker dismissed recent comments made by Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria about his desire to vacate the title, move up to lightweight and retire by 30. "It's pretty evident he's just working off McGregor's playbook. Line 1 of McGregor's playbook is 'Keep Your Name in Headlines,'" Hooker told Submission Radio.
Dan Hooker gets brutally honest about Ilia Topuria potentially moving up to lightweight: "Line one of McGregor's playbook"
Dan Hooker recently offered a candid perspective on the possibility of Ilia Topuria making the move up to the lightweight division.
Ilia Topuria accused of copying Conor McGregor by UFC star doubtful about lightweight move
Despite teasing a rematch with Alexander Volkanovski immediately after UFC 308, Topuria has pivoted on that assertion, targeting a clash with Charles Oliveira for his lightweight return. As of this writing, the UFC hasn’t announced Topuria and Oliveira’s return bookings after their recent victories.
Ilia Topuria’s 5-1 Brother Booked For Long-Awaited UFC Debut In 2025
A prominent name on the regional scene will now be making his Octagon debut, meaning Ilia Topuria won't be the only UFC fighter from his family.
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“He beat Volk and Holloway, dude” - Ex-UFC champ backs Ilia Topuria’s potential lightweight move amid criticism for ‘El Matador’
Ilia Topuria's time at 145 pounds may be over, to the surprise of many fans and pundits in MMA. The Spaniard successfully defended the featherweight title against Max Holloway at UFC 308, knocking out ...
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REPORT: Ilia Topuria’s Brother To Make UFC Debut In Australia On Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland Card
Ilia Topuria’s brother reportedly joins the UFC, set for a thrilling debut in Australia on Du Plessis vs. Strickland card.
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Dan Hooker Doubts Ilia Topuria’s Lightweight Claims: ‘He’s Just Working Off McGregor’s Playbook’
While Ilia Topuria has teased a move up to lightweight, it appears that not everyone believes the UFC featherweight champ ...