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 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.
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 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.
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 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 will make such a jump.
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Ilia Topuria's brother, Aleksandre, targeted for debut at UFC 312 in Sydney
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