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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.

Waldo Cortes-Acosta is interviewed after a TKO win at UFC Vegas 110
Waldo Cortes-Acosta

Waldo Cortes-Acosta has big goals following short notice UFC Qatar win

Harry Kettle - November 24, 2025

UFC heavyweight Waldo Cortes-Acosta has some big goals following his win over Shamil Gaziev last weekend. For the longest time now, fans have been calling out for more heavyweight prospects to make themselves known in the UFC. It’s often considered to be one of the weakest divisions in the entire promotion, but this year, a new contender has emerged in the form of Waldo Cortes-Acosta.

Nate Diaz, Islam Makhachev
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Nate Diaz explains why Islam Makhachev isn't pound for pound #1 fighter

Harry Kettle - November 24, 2025

UFC veteran Nate Diaz has explained why he doesn’t consider Islam Makhachev to be the #1 P4P fighter in the sport right now. When you’re talking about some of the most popular fighters in mixed martial arts, Nate Diaz has to be included on that list. He has achieved some great things throughout the course of his career and although he isn’t particularly active right now, he’s still a major name.

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Conor McGregor releases passionate statement after return to social media

Harry Kettle - November 24, 2025

UFC star Conor McGregor has released a passionate statement in the wake of his return to social media this week. For over a month, Conor McGregor went off social media, with many speculating that he was starting to get things ready for his mixed martial arts comeback. While there’s been no official announcement one way or the other, it certainly feels like the Irishman is trending in the direction of returning to the UFC, most likely at next summer’s White House card.

Ian Machado Garry defeats Belal Muhammad at UFC Qatar
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Belal Muhammad issues statement following UFC Qatar loss to Ian Machado Garry

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 23, 2025

Belal Muhammad wasted little time issuing a statement after falling short against Ian Machado Garry in the UFC Qatar co-main event. Muhammad and Garry went the distance, and it was “The Future” who earned the unanimous decision victory. While Garry has emerged as a top contender at welterweight, Muhammad will now take a step down the 170-pound ladder.

Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria
Ilia Topuria

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.

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Khamzat Chimaev

Former UFC star calls Ian Machado Garry 'fakest human on earth' amid Khamzat Chimaev spat

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 23, 2025

A well-known MMA personality is lashing out at Ian Machado Garry following an incident with Khamzat Chimaev at UFC Qatar. Garry was in action this past Saturday, taking on Belal Muhammad in the UFC Qatar co-main event. “The Future” picked up a big win via unanimous decision. Chimaev was also on the scene in support of Arman Tsarukyan, who submitted Dan Hooker. Backstage, a seemingly tame conversation between Garry and Chimaev turned physical.

Ian Machado Garry and Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev

Ian Machado Garry calls for title shot against Islam Makhachev following UFC Qatar

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 23, 2025

Ian Machado Garry has his sights set on Islam Makhachev following UFC Qatar. Garry was in action this past Saturday, sharing the Octagon with former UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad. “The Future” earned a unanimous decision victory and he’s calling for a title shot.

Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan
Ilia Topuria

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.

Ian Machado Garry and Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev

Ian Machado Garry and Khamzat Chimaev explain UFC Qatar incident backstage

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 23, 2025

Ian Machado Garry and Khamzat Chimaev have spoken out on their backstage spat at UFC Qatar. Garry competed on the card this past Saturday, defeating Belal Muhammad. Meanwhile, Chimaev was in attendance in support of Arman Tsrukyan, who submitted Dan Hooker.

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UFC Qatar Bonus Report: Waldo Cortes-Acosta one of four 'POTN' winners

Chris Taylor - November 22, 2025

The Octagon invaded Doha for today’s UFC Qatar event, and four fighters wound up taking home performance bonuses. The 14-bout fight card was headlined by a high stakes lightweight bout featuring Arman Tsarukyan taking on Dan Hooker. The contest resulted in a statement win for Tsarukyan. The Armenian standout was able to get the better of Hooker right from the opening bell, landing some big punches and kicks before taking the fight to the ground. Although ‘The Hangman’ survived the opening frame, things did not get any better for the veteran in round two. Arman Tsarukyan once again took the fight to the floor where he proceeded to unload some solid ground and pound before ultimately locking up a fight-ending arm-triangle choke. Following his dominant win, Arman proceeded to callout reigning UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.

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Dan Hooker

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.