After over a yr away from the Octagon, Arman Tsarukyan has proven he’s nonetheless a threatening drive at light-weight who could possibly be in line for a title shot. Tsarukyan picked up a second-round end of Dan Hooker in the principle occasion of UFC Qatar.
After virtually getting a visit on Hooker early within the combat, Tsarukyan went toe-to-toe with him on the toes. Hooker appeared to get a takedown on Tsarukyan, and even appeared to lock up a choke, however Tsarukyan acquired on high and managed the remainder of the spherical from facet management.
Hooker appeared to lock up a guillotine choke in the course of the second spherical, however Tsarukyan made him pay by getting in his guard and dealing his manner right into a dominant high place. After some sturdy ground-and-pound, Tsarukyan ended issues with a decent arm-triangle choke, scoring the submission.
Arman Tsarukyan Submits Dan Hooker At UFC Qatar
Assertion win for Arman Tsarukyan. He needs to be subsequent for Ilia. #UFCQatar
— Marcel Dorff
(@BigMarcel24) November 22, 2025
We acquired robbed of a possible generational match man.
Actually wished to see the rematch between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan.#UFCQatar pic.twitter.com/YkQ7Ca1KRc
— Omer Osman (@OmerOsman200) November 22, 2025
Tsarukyan has now gained 5 straight, and he’s gained 10 of 11 since dropping his UFC debut to present UFC welterweight champion and former light-weight champ Islam Makhachev. This was Tsarukyan’s first combat since defeating Charles Oliveira at UFC 300. Tsarukyan was scheduled to problem Makhachev for the UFC light-weight title at UFC 311, however a again harm whereas reducing weight pressured him out of the combat.
Hooker sees a three-fight win streak snapped with this defeat. This was his first combat since defeating Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305.
