UFC Qatar Live Results: Tsarukyan vs Hooker Showdown
UFC Qatar showcased an exciting night of fights at the Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena in Doha, Qatar. The event, held on a Saturday afternoon, featured significant matchups, highlighting the lightweight clash between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker.
UFC Qatar Live Results: Tsarukyan vs Hooker Showdown
The main event featured Arman Tsarukyan, a top contender in the lightweight division, looking to maintain his ranking against Dan Hooker, who was on a resurgence after a difficult period. Tsarukyan entered the bout with an impressive record of nine wins in his last ten fights, aiming to rebound following an injury that sidelined him from a championship fight earlier in January 2023.
Dan Hooker, on the other hand, came into the match with momentum, having secured victories in three consecutive fights, breaking a prior slump of one win in five bouts. This clash promised high stakes for both fighters as they sought to solidify their positions in the competitive lightweight category.
Main Card Highlights
- Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker
- Belal Muhammad vs. Ian Machado Garry (co-main event)
- Volkan Oezdemir vs. Alonzo Menifield
- Jack Hermansson vs. Myktybek Orolbai
- Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Shamil Gaziev
- Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Kyoji Horiguchi
Preliminary Card Results
- Bogdan Grad vs. Luke Riley
- Nicolas Dalby vs. Saygid Izagakhmaev
- Asu Almabayev defeated Alex Perez via submission (guillotine choke) in Round 3 (0:22)
- Aleksandre Topuria defeated Bekzat Almakhan via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
- Nurullo Aliev defeated Shem Rock via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
- Denzel Freeman defeated Marek Bujlo via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)
This event not only highlighted rising stars but also showcased established fighters aiming to reclaim their statuses. UFC Qatar delivered an action-packed card, leaving fans eager for future matchups.
