Arman Tsarukyan made a statement on Saturday with a first-round TKO win over Christos Giagos at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann.The No.14-ranked UFC lightweight fighter dominated Giagos early on but was taken down a minute into the bout. However, the Armenian mixed martial artist got back to his feet. Tsarukyan then dropped his opponent with a left hook and kept connecting with lethal punches to seal the deal at 2:09.UFC@ufcArman Tsarukyan got the finish he was calling for 🔥 #UFCVegas375:54 AM · Sep 19, 2021500129Arman Tsarukyan got the finish he was calling for 🔥 #UFCVegas37 https://t.co/y2qVym6ZgOFollowing his triumph, Arman Tsarukyan was interviewed by former UFC middleweight champion and commentator Michael Bisping inside the octagon. He took the opportunity to call out No.8 lightweight contender Dan Hooker."You know, last four fights I had decisions. Sean Shelby said you have to finish if you want to grow up. Now, I did it and think I can fight top-10 or top-5 guys. Let's go, I'm ready! I want to beat Hooker. Let's do it. I heard he has problems (ahead of his fight) next week. He can't come. If UFC wants, I can change him," said Arman Tsarukyan.UFC on BT Sport@btsportufcFollowing his win, tonight @ArmanUfc called out @danthehangman 👀#UFCVegas376:01 AM · Sep 19, 202125Following his win, tonight @ArmanUfc called out @danthehangman 👀#UFCVegas37 https://t.co/A9ECGqCONJDan Hooker is currently scheduled to face Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 266 next week. However, the New Zealand star had some visa issues, possibly casting a shadow on his fight at the T-Mobile Arena.Several MMA journalists laud Arman Tsarukyan after his dominant UFC Vegas 37 victoryArman Tsarukyan notched up his fourth straight win in the UFC. His last loss came against Islam Makhachev at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik in April 2019. He's had unanimous decision victories in his last three contests. And just like the matchmaker of the UFC, Sean Shelby, wanted, Tsarukyan finally got his finish.Immediately after the bout, top MMA journalists, including the likes of ESPN's Brett Okamoto and Marc Raimondi, heaped praise on the 24-year-old fighter. Some called him a threat in the lightweight division.Here are some of the best Twitter reactions following Arman Tsarukyan's win over Christos Giagos:Brett Okamoto@bokamotoESPNThere it is. Arman Tsarukyan with the first round finish. KO. This guy ... gotta keep an eye on him. Legit.5:53 AM · Sep 19, 202152241There it is. Arman Tsarukyan with the first round finish. KO. This guy ... gotta keep an eye on him. Legit.Marc Raimondi@marc_raimondiTsarukyan gets the finish in the first! Huge TKO over Giagos. Exactly what the stud wrestler needed. At 24 years old, dude is a real problem at lightweight. #UFCVegas375:52 AM · Sep 19, 2021343Tsarukyan gets the finish in the first! Huge TKO over Giagos. Exactly what the stud wrestler needed. At 24 years old, dude is a real problem at lightweight. #UFCVegas37Damon Martin@DamonMartinArman Tsarukyan drops Christos Giagos, swarms him with punches to get first-round finish at #UFCVegas37As expected, he called out Dan Hooker after his win. mmafighting.com/2021/9/18/2268…6:09 AM · Sep 19, 20217Arman Tsarukyan drops Christos Giagos, swarms him with punches to get first-round finish at #UFCVegas37As expected, he called out Dan Hooker after his win. mmafighting.com/2021/9/18/2268… https://t.co/g4XgMDDbUDKevin Iole@KevinITsarukyan drops Giagos and finishes him on the ground at 2:09 of the first. Covers as biggest favorite on the card. #UFCVegas375:52 AM · Sep 19, 2021111Tsarukyan drops Giagos and finishes him on the ground at 2:09 of the first. Covers as biggest favorite on the card. #UFCVegas37Shaheen Al-Shatti@shaunalshattiArman Tsarukyan is going to be a problem in this lightweight division for years to come. Sheesh. #UFCVegas375:53 AM · Sep 19, 2021405Arman Tsarukyan is going to be a problem in this lightweight division for years to come. Sheesh. #UFCVegas37The Armenian issued a short statement to say he was just getting started. He is definitely a talent to watch out for in the 155-pound division.Arman Tsarukyan UFC@ArmanUfcI’m only warming up 👊🏼 twitter.com/ufc/status/143…UFC@ufcThat is now four wins in a row for Arman Tsarukyan🇦🇲 #UFCVegas376:05 AM · Sep 19, 202181591That is now four wins in a row for Arman Tsarukyan🇦🇲 #UFCVegas37 https://t.co/cOptVWtND21:49 AM · Oct 11, 2018I’m only warming up 👊🏼 twitter.com/ufc/status/143…