UFC made history in Qatar with an action-packed fight card headlined by a crucial lightweight bout between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker.
The event delivered high-level MMA from start to finish, featuring submissions, knockout finishes, and dominant decision wins across divisions.
The main event saw Tsarukyan continue his rise with an impressive finish, while the co-main event showcased Ian Machado Garry’s skill and composure as he earned the biggest win of his career.
With multiple divisions impacted, this UFC Fight Night created significant movement in the rankings and spotlighted some of the sport’s fastest-rising contenders.
Below is the corrected, complete, and detailed breakdown of all fight results, bonuses, and performance analysis.
| Division | Winner | Loser | Official Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight – Main Event | Arman Tsarukyan (23-3-0) | Dan Hooker (24-13-0) | Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke), Round 2 – 3:34 |
| Welterweight – Co-Main Event | Ian Machado Garry (17-1-0) | Belal Muhammad (24-5-0, 1NC) | Unanimous Decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) |
| Light Heavyweight | Volkan Oezdemir (21-8-0) | Alonzo Menifield (17-6-1) | KO/TKO, Round 1 – 1:27 |
| Welterweight | Myktybek Orolbai (15-2-1) | Jack Hermansson (24-10-0) | KO/TKO, Round 1 – 2:46 |
| Heavyweight | Waldo Cortes-Acosta (16-2-0) | Shamil Gaziev (14-2-0) | KO/TKO, Round 1 – 1:22 |
| Flyweight | Kyoji Horiguchi (35-5-0, 1NC) | Tagir Ulanbekov (17-3-0) | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), Round 3 – 2:18 |
| Featherweight (Prelim) | Luke Riley (12-0-0) | Bogdan Grad (15-4-0) | KO/TKO, Round 2 – 0:30 |
| Welterweight (Prelim) | Nicolas Dalby (24-6-1, 2NC) | Saygid Izagakhmaev (22-3-0) | Split Decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) |
| Flyweight (Prelim) | Asu Almabayev (23-3-0) | Alex Perez (25-10-0) | Submission (Guillotine), Round 3 – 0:22 |
| Light Heavyweight (Prelim) | Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev (8-0-0) | Raffael Cerqueira (11-4-0) | Submission (RNC), Round 1 – 0:33 |
| Bantamweight (Prelim) | Aleksandre Topuria (7-1-0) | Bekzat Almakhan (12-3-0) | Unanimous Decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) |
| Middleweight (Prelim) | Ismail Naurdiev (25-8-0) | Ryan Loder (8-3-0) | KO (Punch), Round 1 – 1:26 |
| Lightweight (Prelim) | Nurullo Aliev (11-0-0) | Shem Rock (12-2-1) | Unanimous Decision (3 Rounds) |
| Heavyweight (Prelim) | Denzel Freeman (7-1-0) | Marek Bujlo (6-1-0) | Unanimous Decision (3 Rounds) |
The UFC awarded four Performance of the Night bonuses worth $50,000 each.
No Fight of the Night bonus was issued.
Arman Tsarukyan delivered one of the best performances of his career, submitting Dan Hooker with an arm-triangle choke in the second round.
From the opening bell, Tsarukyan showed complete control. His wrestling transitions were smooth, and his top pressure wore Hooker down quickly.
This win pushes Tsarukyan closer than ever to a lightweight title shot. He has now defeated multiple ranked contenders and continues improving every fight.
Ian Machado Garry delivered a mature and disciplined performance, outpointing veteran contender Belal Muhammad with clean striking and movement.
Garry’s ability to maintain distance and avoid Muhammad’s pressure was the difference.
This victory is a major milestone for Garry. Beating a former title challenger places him firmly in the top tier of the welterweight division.
Volkan Oezdemir wasted no time, knocking out Alonzo Menifield in just 87 seconds. It was vintage Oezdemir, fast, accurate, and powerful.
This win reestablishes him as a dangerous contender capable of finishing anyone early.
Orolbai shocked many fans by stopping veteran Jack Hermansson in under three minutes. His aggressive style and accurate combinations gave Hermansson no time to adjust.
This win significantly boosts Orolbai’s stock in the welterweight division.
Cortes-Acosta delivered one of the most impressive finishes of the night, knocking out Shamil Gaziev in 1:22.
His power continues to be a real weapon at heavyweight, and this performance may earn him a top-15 opponent next.
Horiguchi secured a smooth rear-naked choke in round three after controlling the grappling exchanges. His experience, timing, and transitions stood out throughout the fight.
This win positions him for another potential run in the flyweight rankings.
Unbeaten Luke Riley showed why he’s viewed as a future contender, stopping Bogdan Grad with a rapid, aggressive assault early in round two. His quick finish earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.
Dalby once again showed his durability and fight IQ, edging out Saygid Izagakhmaev in a competitive welterweight match.
The fight was a mix of striking exchanges and control sequences, with Dalby’s pace likely being the deciding factor.
Almabayev submitted Perez early in round three with a tight guillotine choke. His ability to maintain pressure and capitalize on small openings shows he is a rising force in the flyweight division.
Yakhyaev delivered one of the fastest finishes of the night, submitting Cerqueira in just 33 seconds. This dominant win makes him one of the most exciting prospects at light heavyweight.
Topuria used sharp striking and clean defense to outpoint Bekzat Almakhan. His consistent pace and accuracy earned him a comfortable decision victory.
Naurdiev delivered a clean knockout with a precise punch just 86 seconds into the fight. His striking continues to be slick, powerful, and improving.
Aliev used grappling, cage pressure, and constant control to defeat Shem Rock by unanimous decision. His undefeated record remains intact, and he is now ready for a higher-level opponent.
The heavyweight prelim ended with Freeman securing a unanimous decision victory through measured striking and good control.
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs Hooker lived up to expectations with a mix of elite grappling, explosive knockouts, and tactical decision wins.
This event will play a major role in shaping UFC matchups in 2026, especially in the lightweight, welterweight, and heavyweight divisions.
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