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UFC Lightweight Main event

Arman Tsarukyan VS Dan Hooker

Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena, Al Rayyan, Qatar

Tale of the Tape

Arman Tsarukyan VS Dan Hooker
24-3-0 Record 24-15-0
29 Age 35
170 cm Height 183 cm
184 cm Reach 190 cm
orthodox Stance switch
67% Finish rate 75%
42% KO rate 46%
25% Sub rate 29%

Result Summary

Arman Tsarukyan def. Dan Hooker Submission (arm triangle) · R2 1:28

Fight Overview

Arman Tsarukyan faces Dan Hooker in a pivotal lightweight main event, with Tsarukyan seeking to solidify his status as a top contender after a strong run and Hooker aiming to leverage his experience for another title push. Both fighters are ranked in the division’s top tier, making this bout crucial for future championship implications.

Keys to Victory

Arman Tsarukyan

  1. Utilize relentless wrestling and top control to neutralize Hooker's striking advantage.
  2. Pressure Hooker with high-paced combinations and level changes to disrupt his rhythm.
  3. Maintain defensive awareness against knees and elbows in the clinch, exploiting Hooker's tendency to leave openings during exchanges.

Dan Hooker

  1. Use reach advantage and switch stance striking to keep Tsarukyan at distance.
  2. Employ sharp knees and elbows when Tsarukyan attempts takedowns or clinches.
  3. Capitalize on Tsarukyan’s forward pressure with counter-striking and body shots.

Last 5 fights

Arman Tsarukyan

  1. W Charles Oliveira Decision · R3 5:00 · 13 APR 2024
  2. W Beneil Dariush KO · R1 1:04 · 2 DEC 2023
  3. W Joaquim Silva TKO · R3 3:25 · 17 JUN 2023
  4. W Damir Ismagulov Decision · R3 5:00 · 17 DEC 2022
  5. L Mateusz Gamrot Decision · R5 5:00 · 25 JUN 2022

Dan Hooker

  1. W Mateusz Gamrot Decision · R3 5:00 · 18 AUG 2024
  2. W Jalin Turner Decision · R3 5:00 · 8 JUL 2023
  3. W Claudio Puelles TKO · R2 4:06 · 12 NOV 2022
  4. L Arnold Allen TKO · R1 2:33 · 19 MAR 2022
  5. L Islam Makhachev Submission · R1 2:25 · 30 OCT 2021

AI-generated This analysis was generated with AI and may contain errors.

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