Arman Tsarukyan showcased his prowess in the UFC lightweight division by submitting Dan Hooker in the second round at UFC Qatar. The decisive performance prompted Islam Makhachev to take notice, fueling speculation about Tsarukyan’s ascent to the top contender spot.
November 22 brought both victory and defeat to Paddy Pimblett’s Liverpool teammates at UFC Qatar. One fighter, once choked by Pimblett but now part of his camp, endured a tough first knockout. He quickly fired back at critics, sending a clear message of resilience.
Dan Hooker, known in the Octagon as “The Hangman,” is already focusing on his next fight after a tough second-round submission loss at UFC Qatar. Rather than sulk in defeat, he has turned his sights on a former UFC title challenger with a surprisingly humorous callout: “We both suck.”
Ian Machado Garry’s victory over former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad at UFC Qatar turned unexpectedly dramatic backstage. Following a sudden altercation, Garry accused Khamzat Chimaev of having “little d*ck energy” after a reported shove in the corridors.
