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Tsarukyan Submits Hooker, Demands Ilia Topuria

Tsarukyan Submits Hooker, Demands Ilia Topuria

Arman Tsarukyan defeated Dan Hooker via a second-round submission at UFC Qatar, as he called out lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Tsarukyan stared the fight on the front foot, as he began to smother him, closing the distance and landing solid shots in the pocket.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 22

Arman Tsarukyan calls for Ilia Topuria fight after dominant UFC Qatar win

Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker both made their respective returns to the Octagon for a huge main event at UFC Qatar. The UFC's first-ever event in Qatar took place at Doha's Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena and capped off a lengthy stretch of consecutive UFC cards before the promotion closes out its 2025 schedule with two events in December.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 22
Garry Outpoints Belal At UFC Qatar; Calls Out Makhachev

Garry Outpoints Belal At UFC Qatar; Calls Out Makhachev

Ian Machado Garry secured the biggest win of his career, defeating former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at UFC Qatar.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 22
Who’s Next for Belal Muhammad After Defeat Against Ian Garry at UFC Qatar?

Who’s Next for Belal Muhammad After Defeat Against Ian Garry at UFC Qatar?

Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad was caught off guard by the outcome in front of a familiar crowd at UFC Qatar. Inside the ABHA Arena, Dana White and the UFC made a strong presence, as fighters from the opening bout to the co-main event poured everything into the Octagon to entertain the packed arena.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / November 22
Waldo Cortes-Acosta KOs Shamil Gaziev on three days’ notice, calls out Tom Aspinall

Waldo Cortes-Acosta KOs Shamil Gaziev on three days’ notice, calls out Tom Aspinall

Waldo Cortes-Acosta has officially entered the realm of MMA legend. After accepting a last-minute fight 72 hours prior, flying 18 hours across the globe,

Paddy Pimblett News / Bloody Elbow / November 22
Paddy Pimblett teammate selling his gear after ‘losing half his purse’ in disaster UFC Qatar debut

Paddy Pimblett teammate selling his gear after ‘losing half his purse’ in disaster UFC Qatar debut

After suffering a difficult defeat in his UFC debut, Shem Rock has put his fight gear on sale in hopes of making back some of the money he lost. The standard first UFC contract is $10,000 or $12,000, which is doubled in the case of a win.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 22
Dricus Du Plessis Relates to Jack Della Maddalena’s Suffering: 'These Guys’ Style Needs to Be Figured Out'

Dricus Du Plessis Relates to Jack Della Maddalena’s Suffering: 'These Guys’ Style Needs to Be Figured Out'

Wrestling and grappling-heavy fighters have found significant success in recent years, consistently dictating pace and control in high-level MMA bouts.

Islam Makhachev News / Bloody Elbow / November 22
Islam Makhachev picks distraught teammate off the floor after UFC Qatar debut ends in debated defeat

Islam Makhachev picks distraught teammate off the floor after UFC Qatar debut ends in debated defeat

Islam Makhachev had to scoop his devastated teammate off the canvas after he suffered a rare defeat tonight in Doha. Team Khabib were represented by the debuting Saygid Izagakhmaev at UFC Qatar as he took on octagon veteran Nicolas Dalby in a welterweight prelim.

Ilia Topuria News / UFC on ClutchPoints / November 22
Aleksandre Topuria secures dominant decision at UFC Qatar​ as Topuria brothers remain undefeated in the UFC

Aleksandre Topuria secures dominant decision at UFC Qatar​ as Topuria brothers remain undefeated in the UFC

The Topuria family continues its remarkable ascension in MMA. Aleksandre Topuria stayed perfect in the UFC with a stellar unanimous decision victory over

Islam Makhachev News / HITC / November 22
Ian Machado Garry outlines unexpected plan to prepare for Islam Makhachev fight

Ian Machado Garry outlines unexpected plan to prepare for Islam Makhachev fight

Ahead of UFC Qatar, the unbeaten Irish contender outlined his plan for earning a title shot — and the surprising strategy he believes could give him the edge against the welterweight champion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 22
Belal Muhammad changes tune on potential Islam Makhachev fight after previous title vacation claim

Belal Muhammad changes tune on potential Islam Makhachev fight after previous title vacation claim

Belal Muhammad previously wrote off the chances of him fighting someone that he’d trained with in the past. Muhammad is set to face Ian Machado Garry in the co-main event of UFC Qatar as he looks to get back in the win column.

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MMA News / MMA on SI / November 22

UFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker full card, odds

The UFC's final event in November is a big one. It's the third-to-last UFC event this year, and the top two fights that round out the card are Arman Tsarukyan vs.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 22
Khamzat Chimaev’s Injury Hiatus Proves Din Thomas Was Right All Along

Khamzat Chimaev’s Injury Hiatus Proves Din Thomas Was Right All Along

Just when the middleweight division thought it might get interesting, Khamzat Chimaev has slammed the brakes on the entire party. In what has to be the most predictable plot twist of the year, the newly crowned UFC middleweight champion has announced he’s taking a little vacation from fighting due to a foot injury.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 22
'Come On Chorizo' – Bitter Rivals Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria Cross Paths Ahead of Potential Fight

'Come On Chorizo' – Bitter Rivals Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria Cross Paths Ahead of Potential Fight

The lightweight division remains highly active, with several fighters positioned for future title opportunities. A key matchup is set at UFC Qatar, where Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker will compete in a No.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 22
Jon Jones Reacts To Aspinall’s Eye Injury – ‘It Was His Way Out’

Jon Jones Reacts To Aspinall’s Eye Injury – ‘It Was His Way Out’

Ex-UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has accused the current heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall of exaggerating his eye injuries sustained in his no-contest with Ciryl Gane at UFC 321.

Clay Guida News / MMA on SI / November 21
UFC Hall of Famer Clay Guida previews RAF debut, reflects on 22-year MMA career

UFC Hall of Famer Clay Guida previews RAF debut, reflects on 22-year MMA career

Clay Guida continues to enjoy the ride. The former UFC fan favorite has fully settled into his post-MMA career, taking on a new opportunity with Real American Freestyle Wrestling (RAF).

Belal Muhammad News / Total Apex Sports / November 21
Belal Muhammad’s Bizarre 'Epstein Files' Comment Has Everyone Confused

Belal Muhammad’s Bizarre 'Epstein Files' Comment Has Everyone Confused

In the wild world of UFC press conferences, we’ve heard some truly unhinged things. Fighters have threatened each other’s families, thrown water bottles, and started brawls.

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