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What's next for Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker after UFC Qatar?
Cole Shelton - November 24, 2025
The UFC was in Qatar for the first time on Saturday for a solid UFC Qatar card. In the main event, a pivotal lightweight bout went down as Arman Tsarukyan took on Dan Hooker in a potential No. 1 contender fight. Entering the bout, Tsarukyan was ending his year-and-a-half-long layoff after beating Charles Oliveira. Hooker, meanwhile, was on a three-fight winning streak and was coming off a split decision win over Mateusz Gamrot.
Arman Tsarukyan vows an easy win over Ilia Topuria in potential UFC title fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 23, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan believes he can make things look easy in a UFC title fight against Ilia Topuria. Tsarukyan earned the headlining spot on the UFC Qatar card against Dan Hooker this past Saturday. The bout did not go the distance, as Tsarukyan secured an arm-triangle choke in the second stanza to end the fight. Now that he’s won his fifth bout in a row, “Ahalkalakets” is hoping to secure a shot at Topuria’s UFC Lightweight Championship.
Ilia Topuria puts fake 'gangster' Arman Tsarukyan on blast following UFC Qatar
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 23, 2025
Ilia Topuria has taken issue with Arman Tsarukyan’s constant ducking accusations. Tsarukyan took center stage in the main event of UFC Qatar. He submitted Dan Hooker in the second round. “Ahalkalakets” has been pounding the table for a shot at Topuria’s UFC Lightweight Championship. He’s gone as far as to say “El Matador” has been ducking him.
Pros react after Arman Tsarukyan submits Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar
Chris Taylor - November 22, 2025
Today’s UFC Qatar event was headlined by a high stakes lightweight bout featuring Arman Tsarukyan taking on Dan Hooker. Tsarukyan (23-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a split decision victory over former division champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in April of 2024. ‘Ahalkalakets’ entered the contest on a four-fight winning streak and had gone 9-2 in the UFC since joining the promotion in April of 2019.
UFC Qatar: 'Tsarukyan vs. Hooker' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - November 21, 2025
The Octagon heads to Doha for today’s UFC Qatar event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker. Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a split decision victory over former division champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in April of 2024. ‘Ahalkalakets’ currently boasts a four-fight winning streak and has gone 9-2 since joining the UFC ranks in April of 2019.
Arman Tsarukyan says he would fight Ilia Topuria in January if he secures a win at UFC Qatar
Dylan Bowker - November 21, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan would be open to fighting the reigning UFC lightweight champion at the start of 2026, if offered, should he earn a win at this weekend’s UFC Fight Night. Tsarukyan will take on Dan Hooker in the headline of UFC Qatar, which takes place on November 22nd. Ilia Topuria has already been rumored multiple times to be fighting in January as the UFC begins a new media rights deal with Paramount. Names like Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje have been put out as potential options for Topruia. But the man who had to pull out last minute from his 155-pound title bid this January seems to want to make good on the lightweight title opportunity in January 2026.
Dan Hooker explains why he dislikes UFC Qatar opponent Arman Tsarukyan
Harry Kettle - November 20, 2025
UFC veteran Dan Hooker has explained why he isn’t a big fan of UFC Qatar opponent Arman Tsarukyan. For the longest time, Arman Tsarukyan has been seen as a legitimate contender in the UFC lightweight division. He even had a title shot booked, only for a last minute injury to rule him out of a showdown with Islam Makhachev. Now, Arman will attempt to secure a number one contender spot once again when he faces Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar.
Arman Tsarukyan unsure who can stop Islam Makhachev after UFC 322 sweep
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 19, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan isn’t exactly sold on a welterweight contender who can stop Islam Makhachev. Makhachev challenged Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC Welterweight Championship inside Madison Square Garden in New York City this past Saturday. Makhachev lived up to his word, controlling “JDM” throughout the fight to score a unanimous decision victory.
UFC Qatar fight against Arman Tsarukyan will be a nightmare for Dan Hooker, says popular manager
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 4, 2025
As UFC draws closer to its Qatar event, one well-known MMA manager thinks Dan Hooker is in for a beatdown. Hooker will face Arman Tsarukyan in a pivotal lightweight bout on Nov. 22. Tsarukyan could potentially earn a UFC Lightweight Championship opportunity with a win. He once earned a shot at the gold, but never competed for it due to an injury prior to the weigh-ins.
Dan Hooker explains why he preferred Arman Tsarukyan fight over Justin Gaethje
Cole Shelton - October 30, 2025
Dan Hooker is glad he’s now fighting Arman Tsarukyan at UFC Qatar. Hooker was supposed to fight Justin Gaethje back in March, but an injury knocked him out of the fight. He will now take on Tsarukyan on Nov. 22 in the main event of UFC Qatar in a pivotal fight at lightweight.
Arman Tsarukyan is "the biggest challenge" for Ilia Topuria, per Kyle Nelson
Dylan Bowker - October 20, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan is someone who could present a stiff test for Ilia Topuria according to a recently victorious UFC lightweight. Kyle Nelson is the combatant in question who thinks this and the former UFC featherweight introduced himself to the lightweight scene in a big way at UFC Vancouver. ‘The Monster’ secured a win against Matt Frevola over the weekend with Frevola being a former opponent of Arman Tsarukyan, someone who was supposed to fight for the 155 pound title in January.
Dan Hooker eager to throw down with Arman Tsarukayn at UFC Qatar: 'There's bad blood'
Cole Shelton - October 9, 2025
Dan Hooker is ready to get into a scrap with Arman Tsarukyan at UFC Qatar. Hooker is set to headline UFC Qatar on Nov. 22 against Tsarukyan in a pivotal fight at lightweight. The winner of the fight could get the next title shot, but in the lead-up to the bout, Hooker and Tsarukyan have taken aim at one another.
Dan Hooker questions Arman Tsarukyan regarding his wealth ahead of UFC Qatar clash
Harry Kettle - October 9, 2025
UFC star Dan Hooker has called out Arman Tsarukyan over his family’s wealth ahead of their UFC Qatar showdown. Next month, Dan Hooker and Arman Tsarukyan will clash in a blockbuster lightweight encounter. While there’s no guarantee, it certainly feels like the winner will earn the right to challenge Ilia Topuria for the UFC lightweight championship. In equal measure, this fight perhaps serves as the final chance for ‘Hangman’ to get a crack at the gold.
Dan Hooker threatens Arman Tsarukyan about potential fight cancelation ahead of UFC Qatar
Curtis Calhoun - October 8, 2025
UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker isn’t playing games ahead of his UFC Qatar main event matchup with Arman Tsarukyan. Top UFC lightweight contenders Dan Hooker and Arman Tsarukyan will collide in the upcoming UFC Qatar main event in a pivotal matchup in the division. The UFC Qatar main event winner could potentially earn the next title shot against UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.
Arman Tsarukyan believes Ilia Topuria is avoiding him: 'I'm the only one that can beat Ilia'
Cole Shelton - October 7, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan believes Ilia Topuria is avoiding him, as he knows he’s a difficult matchup. Tsarukyan is coming off a split decision win over Charles Oliveira back in April of 2024 to become the No. 1 contender. However, injuries have kept him on the sidelines as he will now headline UFC Qatar against Dan Hooker.
Dan Hooker expects violence against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC Qatar
Harry Kettle - October 3, 2025
UFC veteran Dan Hooker expects violence when he collides with Arman Tsarukyan in their blockbuster UFC Qatar clash. As we know, Dan Hooker is a real fan favorite in the world of mixed martial arts. He has accomplished some incredible things throughout the course of his career, and yet now, he may be in the best position he’s ever been in when it comes to title contention.
Arman Tsarukyan finishes former UFC lightweight champion at ACBJJ 18 (Video)
Dylan Bowker - September 19, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan is staying busy as a competitive martial artist and emphatically stopped a former UFC titleholder earlier today. This took place under the Absolute Championship of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu banner. Tsarukyan finished Benson Henderson in a submission grappling contest. That clash transpired at ACBJJ 18 in Moscow, Russia, when the number two-ranked lightweight contender finished the former WEC champ at 155 pounds with an arm triangle choke in the early goings of the matchup. The 28-year-old victor is 13 years Henderson’s junior, in what many saw as a clash of past and present lightweight standouts in MMA.
Arman Tsarukyan "more likely to be Pimblett than Gaethje" for UFC title shot
Dylan Bowker - September 18, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan leans more toward Paddy Pimblett than Justin Gaethje as far as who will get the next shot at the UFC lightweight championship. After halting Charles Oliveira with strikes at UFC 317, newly minted UFC 155-pound titleholder Ilia Topuria is still awaiting his first title defense. While many do think Tsarukyan is potentially next up for the title, there is a chance that the promotion pursues other options outside of the number two-ranked contender. Justin Gaethje is the number five-ranked lightweight, has often come through for the promotion in tight spots, but he has also secured multiple prior title shots. While Pimblett is ranked number seven at lightweight, he has the longest-running narrative with Topuria as the two have had an outside of the octagon rivalry for years now.