MMA Match Preview: Arman Tsarukyan (22-3) vs. Dan Hooker (24-12)

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Venue & Event Details

Event: UFC Qatar – Tsarukyan vs. Hooker

Location: Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, Doha, Qatar

Start Time:

Prelims: 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM local (Doha)

Main Card: 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT / 9:00 PM local (Doha)

Broadcast: ESPN+ (USA), TNT Sports (UK), TSN (Canada), Kayo (Australia)

Injury Report

Arman Tsarukyan (Armenia, 29): No reported injuries; returns after split decision win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 300.

Dan Hooker (New Zealand, 35): No reported injuries; enters on a three-fight win streak.

Recent Form & Fight History

Arman Tsarukyan:

W vs Charles Oliveira (SD, UFC 300, 2025)

W vs Beneil Dariush (KO, 2024)

W vs Matt Frevola (UD, 2024)

Riding a 4-fight win streak, 9 of last 10 wins since debut loss to Islam Makhachev.

Dan Hooker:

W vs Mateusz Gamrot (UD, 2024)

W vs Jalin Turner (SD, 2024)

W vs Gilbert Burns (KO, 2023)

Veteran with 3-fight win streak, known for durability and finishing instincts.

Betting Trends:

Tsarukyan’s pace, wrestling, and athleticism attract heavy public and sharp money.

Hooker’s experience and KO power make him a popular underdog bet.

Line movement shows majority of wagers on Tsarukyan, but Hooker’s finish rate keeps bettors interested.

FIGHT ODDS

Arman Tsarukyan             – 250

Dan Hooker                        + 200

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 20, 2025

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