Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker Headline UFC Fight Night in Qatar
The expected showdown between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker will be the main event of UFC Fight Night on November 22nd in Qatar, according to UFC CEO Dana White.
Additionally, former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad will face Irish contender Ian Machado Garry in the co-main event.
This UFC Fight Night will be held in Al Rayyan, Qatar, marking the promotion’s first event in the region, following the agreement announced in July.
Tsarukyan (22-3) was aiming to challenge Ilia Topuria for the UFC lightweight championship, but now he will have to secure his title opportunity with a victory over Hooker (24-12). Tsarukyan was in contention for the 155-pound title, along with Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.
UFC has not yet revealed the next steps for Topuria.
Muhammad (24-4) will make his first appearance after losing his 170-pound title to Jack Della Maddalena in May.
The 37-year-old fighter had sought a fight against former champion Kamaru Usman, but will instead face Garry. Garry (16-1) is close to his first UFC title opportunity, with a 9-1 record in the Octagon and a crucial victory over Carlos Prates in April.
