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On YouTubeMMA News / FirstSportz / December 12
Dan Hooker Ready to Shatter Dreams of Upcoming Talents After Accepting Role in Lightweight Roster
The UFC lightweight division experienced dramatic shifts in 2025, featuring a newly crowned champion and surging contenders. Fresh rivalries and unpredictable stylistic clashes have kept audiences invested throughout the year.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 11
Dan Hooker Vows to Save Arman Tsarukyan Again After Dana White and Ilia Topuria Shut All Doors
At UFC Qatar, Dan Hooker welcomed Arman Tsarukyan at the main event, breaking the Armenian’s year-long hiatus from the sport. Even though ‘Ahalkalakets’
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 11
UFC 325 Adds Dan Hooker–Benoit Saint Denis, Rafael Fiziev–Mauricio Ruffy to Stacked Sydney Card
The UFC’s first international event of 2026 continues to take shape, with multiple high-profile lightweight matchups added to UFC 325, scheduled for January 31 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney and streaming globally on Paramount+.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 27
Why the UFC should follow a top MMA promotion’s lead in implementing significant rule change
An MMA promotion has made a huge call to further penalize fighters who don’t adhere to the rules. While Arman Tsarukyan did headbutt Dan Hooker at last weekend’s UFC Qatar ceremonial weigh-ins, each fighter on the card successfully made weight ahead of November 22.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 25
Renato Moicano Points Out Dan Hooker’s 'Terrible' Mistake During Arman Tsarukyan Fight
Dan Hooker didn’t shy away from the truth after his loss to Arman Tsarukyan. He acknowledged that he was outclassed, joked that he “sucks,” and immediately began looking for a fight with someone he believes is in the same situation as him.
Hooker’s Upset Path: Is the Veteran’s +285 Line Too Long Given the Five-Round Format? 
Dan Hooker sits at a +285-underdog price in a fight scheduled for five rounds, and The post Hooker’s Upset Path: Is the Veteran’s +285 Line Too Long Given the Five-Round Format?
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 25
Arman Tsarukyan Brands Dan Hooker a ‘Real Man’ as He Inadvertently Helps Him Evade Punishment for Illegal Move
Arman Tsarukyan didn’t just heat up UFC Qatar, he detonated it. Before he mauled Dan Hooker in the main event, the lightweight contender sparked controversy at the ceremonial weigh-ins with a sudden headbutt that stunned fans and briefly threatened the matchup itself.
MMA News / Yardbarker / November 24
Potential matchups for ranked fighters from UFC Fight Night in Qatar
UFC Fight Night in Qatar was one of the best cards of the year. Nine of the 14 fights on the card ended by a finish. Multiple fights on the card have implications for the next challenger for the title in multiple divisions.
MMA News / The Body Lock / November 24
UFC Qatar Results: Dan Hooker Tapped Out by Tsarukyan, Targets Moicano Next
Dan Hooker lost to Arman Tsarukyan via second-round arm-triangle choke at UFC Qatar Hooker’s three-fight win streak ended with the submission defeat on
MMA News / The Body Lock / November 24
Hooker Has No Regrets About UFC Qatar Fight Despite Headbutt and Submission Loss
Dan Hooker was submitted by Arman Tsarukyan in round two at UFC Qatar on November 22 Hooker confirmed his nose was broken from Tsarukyan’s headbutt at
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 24
Dan Hooker Issues Medical Update After Arman Tsarukyan Loss at UFC Qatar
Dan Hooker did not disappear after UFC Qatar. If anything, he showed up exactly as fans expected: bruised, witty, and laughing in the aftermath of a fight week that escalated into a full-fledged war.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 23
Dan Hooker Buries the Hatchet With Arman Tsarukyan in First Message After UFC Qatar Loss
The lead-up to UFC Qatar Fight Night was nothing short of pure drama. From nudging Ilia Topuria to the heated face-off between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker.
Dan Hooker sets fresh UFC goal after accepting championship hopes are gone
Dan Hooker has broken his silence following his defeat at UFC Qatar. Arman Tsarukyan forced the veteran to tap in the second round of their bout on Saturday night.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 22
Arman Tsarukyan’s First Post After Beating Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar
Just a few hours ago, Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker squared off at ABHA Arena in Doha, Qatar, with a potential title shot against Ilia Topuria hanging in the balance.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 22
UFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker live results and fight analytics
For the first time, the UFC octagon is in Qatar for today's UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker fight card at Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena in Al Rayyan.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 21
UFC Fight Night: What Time Does Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker Start?
The UFC makes its groundbreaking debut in Qatar with a Fight Night card that promises fireworks and significant divisional ramifications. The main event
MMA News / Field Level Media / November 21
UFC Fight Night Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan popular favorite vs. Dan Hooker
UFC's first event in Qatar features a lightweight fight with Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker stepping into the Octagon on Saturday night seeking to position themselves for a title shot against Ilia Topuria.
UFC Qatar fight card picks & predictions for Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker
The UFC heads to Doha, Qatar for the first time this Saturday (November 22), and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 14 fights on the card.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 21
UFC Qatar weigh-in results: All fighters hit their marks
For the first time the UFC octagon is in Qatar. Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena in Al Rayyan hosts Saturday's UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker event. The fight card is headlined by a lightweight bout between top contender Arman Tsarukyan (22-3) and No.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 20
UFC Fight Night – Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker: Preview & Betting Tips
The lightweight division gets another crucial matchup when surging contender Arman Tsarukyan faces veteran fan favourite Dan Hooker in the UFC Fight Night Qatar main event.
MMA News / FirstSportz / November 20
Dan Hooker Calls Out ‘Suspicious’ Ranking Change as Paddy Pimblett Moves 3 Spots Without Fighting
The lightweight division remains one of the UFC’s most active and competitive weight classes, with top contenders working toward a title shot against Ilia Topuria.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 17
Arman Tsarukyan Vs. Dan Hooker Preview
Arman Tsarukyan takes on Dan Hooker in a lightweight clash at UFC Qatar, as we preview the upcoming fight. This bout would mark Tsarukyan’s return to the octagon since his withdrawal from UFC 311 in January with a back injury, a setback that cost him a rematch against Islam Makhachev.
MMA News / Yardbarker / August 18, 2024
UFC 305 post-fight bonuses: Dan Hooker and Mateusz Gamrot's war headlines performance bonuses
UFC 305 is now in the books as an event that lived up to its hype in the promotion's return to Perth.
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