The spotlight of immediately’s UFC Qatar occasion was a high-stakes light-weight bout pitting Arman Tsarukyan towards Dan Hooker.
Tsarukyan (23-3 blended martial arts) was returning to motion for the primary time since his cut up resolution win over former regional champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in April 2024. “Ahal Karaketz” entered the battle on a four-fight win streak and had a 9-2 document within the UFC since becoming a member of the promotion in April 2019.
In the meantime, Dan Hooker (24-13 MMA) earned a “battle of the evening” victory over Mateusz Gamrot in his first look since August’s UFC 305 occasion. “The Hangman” was 3-2 total in his previous 5 Octagon appearances, however entered immediately’s title eliminator on a three-fight successful streak.
In the present day’s UFC Qatar most important occasion resulted in a press release victory for Arman Tsarukian. The Armenian standout dominated Dan Hooker from the get-go, touchdown huge punches and kicks that saved him within the battle. “The Hangman” survived the primary body, however issues didn’t get any higher for the veteran within the second spherical. Tsarukyan took the battle to the ground once more, touchdown some strong floor and pound and ultimately touchdown the arm triangle choke that ended the battle. After the dominant victory, Armand known as up present UFC light-weight champion Ilya Topria.
UFC Qatar Official Outcomes: Arman Tsarukyan def. Dan Hooker wins by submission (arm triangle) at 3:34 of spherical 2
Take a look at the professionals’ reactions to “Monkeycan vs. Hooker” under.
I do not know a lot about that strike track.
— Arnold Billy Allen (@Arnoldbfa) November 22, 2025
10-9 Tsarukyan. Hooker wants to show this right into a brawl! #UFCQatar
—Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) November 22, 2025
10-9 After Tsarukyan R1
dominant spherical
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) November 22, 2025
Tsarukyan finishes off Dan Hooker with a head and arm choke.
He ought to undoubtedly intention for the title subsequent. Essentially the most aggressive battle and the highest candidate for Ilia.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) November 22, 2025
Reactions after Arman Tsarukyan defeated Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar:
Arman Tsarukyan vs. Ilya Topria is the one battle that is sensible for the light-weight title. Please make a reservation! #UFCQatar
—Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) November 22, 2025
lol, I am like combating Paddy, lmfao
— Terrence McKinney (@twrecks155) November 22, 2025
Medical outcomes revealed by Tsarukyan. He would be the man who usurps Ilia Topria’s throne. #UFCQatar
—Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) November 22, 2025
Arman Tsarukian calls Ilia Topria! 👀🔥
“Everyone seems to be operating, particularly Ilya. There is just one primary candidate, Arman Tsarukyan. Do not give it a simple battle.
I am prepared, the top of January. Please ship me the contract. ” #UFCQatarpic.twitter.com/ACa1RgkfMR
— Championship Spherical (@ChampRDS) November 22, 2025
Who desires to see Tsarukyan’s subsequent battle following his submission victory over Hooker this afternoon?
