Arman Tsarukyan finally returns to the Octagon after over a year out with a main event clash with streaking New Zealander Dan Hooker at UFC Fight Night Qatar this Saturday. Armenian standout Tsarukyan has won four consecutive fights, with his last appearance being the split decision victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in April 2024. Veteran former Kickboxer Hooker claimed a split decision over Mateusz Gamrot in August 2024 for his third straight win. With Islam Makhachev moving up to welterweight, the winner of this fight may position himself for a potential title joust against new lightweight king Ilia Topuria. Arman Tsarukyan is a massive favorite to win.
Bet on Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker with Bet365
Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker Fight Details
- Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Time: 23:30 AST
- Venue: ABHA Arena, Doha, Qatar
Where to watch Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker Live on TV or Stream
| Country | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|
| UK | TNT Sports, Discovery+ |
| US | ESPN+ Espn App |
| Canada | Sportsnet, TVA |
| Nigeria | Supersport, DSTV Stream |
Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker Fight Preview
Arman Tsarukyan: form and statistics
The 29-year-old claimed a split decision victory over Charles Oliveira in his last outing, a lightweight title eliminator back in 2024. Arman Tsarukyan was scheduled to contest for lightweight gold against former champ and new welterweight king Islam Makhachev last January, but he pulled out a day before the contest due to injury. A win here will vault Tsarukyan to the number one spot in the 155-pound class. The Armenian has won four straight and nine of ten since his UFC debut against Makhachev in 2019, where he gave the pound-for-pound star one of his toughest fights in the promotion.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 29
- Height: 5'7"
- Reach: 72.5"
- Weight: 155 lbs (70kg)
- Record: 22-3
Dan Hooker form and statistics
“The Hangman" enters the Octagon following back-to-back decision wins over Mateusz Gamrot and Jalin Turner. Fighting once a year for several years now, the 35-year-old former Kickboxing champion has strung a 3-fight winning streak together. A member of the UFC since 2014, Dan Hooker has won several Performance and Fight of the Night bonuses. Added to his striking credentials, Hooker has a black belt in BJJ.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 35
- Height: 6'0"
- Reach: 75.5"
- Weight: 155 lbs (70kg)
- Record: 24-12
Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker Fight Prediction
Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker have similar skillsets: excellent striking and decent BJJ. But Tsarukyan has the better skills and will use them to get the win here. Hooker is 35, and yes, he got lucky with the split decisions in his last two, but he sure won't get past Tsarukyan. The only disadvantage is that the Armenian has been out for a long time and may be ring rusty. The odds suggest that Tsarukyan will absolutely dominate and destroy Hooker, but the New Zealander is a fighter and will scrap and fight until he can't. So while we think Tsarukyan will win, bet on the over 1.5.
Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker Betting Odds Bookmakers
| Bookmakers | Over 1.5 | Under 4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.33 | 1.50 |
| 1xBet | 1.38 | 1.4 |
| Betway | 1.38 | 1.4 |
