The Octagon invaded Doha for right now’s UFC Qatar occasion, with 4 fighters incomes efficiency bonuses.
The 14-fight card was headlined by a high-stakes light-weight bout pitting Arman Tsarukyan in opposition to Dan Hooker. Because of the competition, Tsarukyan gained by assertion. The Armenian standout instantly dominated Hooker from the opening bell, touchdown some large punches and kicks earlier than taking the battle to the bottom. “The Hangman” survived the primary body, however issues didn’t get any higher for the veteran within the second spherical. Arman Tsarukyan took the battle to the ground once more, touchdown some stable floor and pound and ending with an arm triangle choke to finish the battle. After the dominant victory, Armand known as up present UFC light-weight champion Ilya Topria.
The UFC Qatar occasion was co-headlined by a key welterweight bout pitting Belal Muhammad in opposition to Ian Machado-Galley. The match was a detailed battle over three rounds. Gary was in a position to land a number of stable leg kicks all through the 15-minute battle, one in all which really knocked the previous welterweight champion briefly to the canvas. Belal Muhammad was in a position to sneak in some respectable pictures however could not discover a option to get ‘The Future’ to the bottom and was in the end outmaneuvered at his toes. It was a superb win for Garry, nevertheless it will not assure him a title shot.
After right now’s occasion, UFC officers introduced within the post-fight press convention that 4 fighters will take dwelling efficiency bonuses.
Night time efficiency: Arman Tsarukyan earned an extra $50,000 for his second-round submission victory over Dan Hooker in right now’s UFC Qatar essential occasion (see particulars right here).
Night time efficiency: Waldo Cortez-Acosta earned an extra $50,000 for his 82-second knockout victory over Shamil Gadzhiev (see particulars right here).
Night time efficiency: Luke Riley earned an extra $50,000 for his second spherical knockout victory over Bogdan Grad (see particulars right here).
Night time efficiency: Kyoji Horiguchi earned an extra $50,000 for his third-round submission victory over Tagir Ulanbekov (see particulars right here).
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