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Dan Hooker shares prediction for potential 'wild fight' against Ilia Topuria
Cole Shelton - November 20, 2025
Dan Hooker knows fans will want to see a fight between him and Ilia Topuria. Hooker is set to headline UFC Qatar on Saturday against Arman Tsarukyan in a pivotal fight at lightweight. The winner could get the next title shot, and Hooker is eager to get the chance to face Topuria.
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.
Dan Hooker expects to 'jump the queue' for a title shot with a win over Arman Tsarukyan at UFC Qatar
Cole Shelton - November 19, 2025
Dan Hooker expects to secure a title shot at UFC Qatar. Hooker is set to headline UFC Qatar on Saturday against Arman Tsarukyan in a pivotal fight at lightweight. The winner of the fight will be right in the title picture at lightweight, and Hooker expects to get it over Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje.
Pro fighters make their picks for Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker
Cole Shelton - November 19, 2025
In the main event of UFC Qatar, a pivotal lightweight fight goes down as Arman Tsarukyan takes on Dan Hooker. Heading into the fight, Tsarukyan is a massive -530 favorite while ‘The Hangman’ is a +360 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the lightweight fight at UFC Qatar. The pros are aligned with the odds as they expect Tsarukyan’s wrestling and grappling to be too much for Hooker.
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.
Islam Makhachev receives unexpected praise ahead of UFC 322
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 17, 2025
Islam Makhachev has gotten some praise from a former foe one month prior to UFC 322. Makhachev is scheduled to challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC Welterweight Championship on Nov. 15. He vacated the UFC Lightweight Championship in an effort to capture the 170-pound gold. Makhachev vs. Maddalena will be held inside Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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 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.
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 vs. Dan Hooker official for UFC Qatar, massive co-main event announced
Curtis Calhoun - October 1, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker isn’t the only high-stakes fight announced for UFC Qatar on November 22nd by Dana White. UFC lightweights Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker will officially square off in the main event of UFC Qatar next month.
Report: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker in the works for upcoming main event
Curtis Calhoun - September 4, 2025
A massive UFC lightweight matchup between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker is reportedly the plan for an upcoming UFC Fight Night headliner. Top lightweights Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker are reportedly on a collision course for a massive UFC Fight Night main event, amid uncertainty surrounding the next title fight in the division.
Dan Hooker gets honest about potential BMF title fight
Harry Kettle - July 29, 2025
UFC star Dan Hooker has spoken openly about the possibility of him competing for the BMF championship in the future. Dan Hooker is one of the biggest fan favorites in all of mixed martial arts. While he may not always be in the win column, he knows how to put his best foot forward and put on a fun performance. While he’s been out injured for a while, it certainly feels like he has a big fight on the horizon when he does eventually return.
Dan Hooker takes aim at UFC in heated rant: 'I’m not going to break my back for a company that doesn’t respect me'
Cole Shelton - July 28, 2025
Dan Hooker isn’t happy with the UFC. Hooker flew to Las Vegas to attend UFC 317 to watch his teammate Kai Kara-France challenge Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title. Yet, before the event, Hooker had his tickets pulled, which he wasn’t happy about. He says that it will impact when he returns to fight, as he won’t be fighting injured or trying to save cards now.
Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan put on blast by UFC lightweight slugger: 'Daddy's home'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 27, 2025
One crowd-pleasing UFC lightweight has taken aim at Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan. Oliveira is coming off a failed bid for a second run with the UFC lightweight title. He was knocked out in the first round by Ilia Topuria in the main event of UFC 317.
Rafael Fiziev calls out Dan Hooker following big UFC Baku win
Harry Kettle - June 23, 2025
UFC lightweight Rafael Fiziev has called out Dan Hooker in the wake of his UFC Baku triumph over Ignacio Bahamondes. Last weekend, Rafael Fiziev finally got back in the win column after three straight defeats. He was able to get past Ignacio Bahamondes and in doing so, he vaulted himself right back into contention in the UFC’s lightweight division. There’s still a long way to go before he can be viewed as a legitimate title challenger, but this is certainly a positive start.
UFC fighter Dan Hooker suffers injury setback: 'I need a second surgery on my hand'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 1, 2025
Dan Hooker is enduring a setback in his recovery from an injury. Hooker was scheduled to share the Octagon with Justin Gaethje on the UFC 313 card back in March. “The Hangman” was forced to pull out of the fight, as he required surgery on his hand. Hooker was soon presented with an opportunity to take a backup role for the planned BMF Championship fight between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 in New Orleans.
UFC fan favorite blames Alexander Volkanovski's quick turnaround for loss to Ilia Topuria
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 6, 2025
Dan Hooker doesn’t believe Ilia Topuria did anything spectacular that led to his finish over Alexander Volkanovski. Back in Feb. 2024, Topuria challenged Volkanovski for the UFC Featherweight Championship. The bout didn’t make it out of the second round, as Topuria knocked Volknaovski out to become the new 145-pound titleholder. He followed that up with a third-round knockout victory over Max Holloway.