Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker Headlines UFC Fight Night in Qatar
The highly anticipated matchup between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker will be the main event of UFC Fight Night on November 22 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.
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 will now seek to secure his title opportunity with a victory over Hooker (24-12). Tsarukyan was part of a 155-pound title contention, along with Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.
UFC has not yet announced the next steps for Topuria.
Muhammad (24-4) will make his first appearance since losing his 170-pound title to Jack Della Maddalena in May.
The 37-year-old fighter had requested a match against former champion Kamaru Usman, but will instead face Garry.
Garry (16-1) is close to his first title opportunity in UFC, with a record of 9-1 in the Octagon and is coming off a crucial victory over Carlos Prates in April.
