UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker
Qatar
Main Card • Final
Armenia
R2, 3:34
Performance of the Night
New Zealand
Ireland
R3, 5:00
Palestine
Switzerland
R1, 1:27
United States
Kyrgyzstan
R1, 2:46
Norway
Dominican Republic
R1, 1:22
Performance of the Night
Bahrain
Japan
R3, 2:18
Performance of the Night
Russia
Prelims • Final
England
R2, 0:30
Performance of the Night
Austria
Denmark
R3, 5:00
Kazakhstan
R3, 0:22
Türkiye
R1, 0:33
Brazil
Georgia
R3, 5:00
Morocco
R1, 1:26
Tajikistan
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Poland
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded for this event.
Performance of the Night: Arman Tsarukyan, Waldo Cortes-Acosta, Kyoji Horiguchi, and Luke Riley each earned a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for their impressive stoppage finishes.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | $50,000 | $350,000 | |
| LOSS | $165,000 | — | — | $165,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | — | $170,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $95,000 | $95,000 | — | $190,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $85,000 | — | — | $85,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | $50,000 | $140,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | $50,000 | $170,000 | |
| LOSS | $36,000 | — | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | — | $80,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| LOSS | $55,000 | — | — | $55,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Purses are compiled from disclosed international compensation standards and verified industry reporting. Official post-fight Performance of the Night winners (Arman Tsarukyan, Waldo Cortes-Acosta, Kyoji Horiguchi, and Luke Riley) each received an additional $50,000 bonus.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker marked the promotion’s historic debut event in Qatar, making Qatar the third Middle Eastern country to host a UFC card following the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Arman Tsarukyan secured his fifth straight win inside the Octagon, tapping veteran contender Dan Hooker via arm-triangle choke in 3:34 of Round 2 to earn a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Ian Machado Garry connected on 72 significant strikes and stuffed seven takedown attempts to sweep former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision.
Kyoji Horiguchi successfully returned to the Octagon after nearly a decade, scoring two knockdowns before securing a rear-naked choke over Tagir Ulanbekov at 2:18 of Round 3.
Waldo Cortes-Acosta scored two official knockdowns in 82 seconds, halting Shamil Gaziev at 1:22 of Round 1 to claim his second consecutive promotional finish and a Performance of the Night award.
Promotional newcomer Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev recorded one of the fastest submission victories in modern UFC light heavyweight history, choking Raffael Cerqueira unconscious in just 33 seconds.
English sensation Luke Riley made a spectacular promotional debut, knocking down and stopping Bogdan Grad in 30 seconds of the second frame to secure a $50,000 Performance of the Night check.
Aleksandre Topuria outstruck Bekzat Almakhan across three rounds to secure a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28), establishing the Topurias as one of the UFC’s premier active brotherhoods.
The card delivered five dramatic opening-round stoppage victories: Oezdemir (1:27), Orolbai (2:46), Cortes-Acosta (1:22), Yakhyaev (0:33), and Naurdiev (1:26).
Ismail Naurdiev needed just 1 minute and 26 seconds to halt TUF finalist Ryan Loder with a punch TKO, logging his fastest victory inside the UFC Octagon.
The inaugural Qatar showcase featured 14 completed bouts spanning eight different weight classes, broadcast live globally on ESPN+ from Doha.
Danish veteran Nicolas Dalby accumulated 6 minutes and 29 seconds of control time to edge elite Sambo champion Saygid Izagakhmaev via split decision in a 170-pound showcase.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker take place?
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker took place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena in Al Rayyan (Doha), Qatar.
Who won the main event between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker?
Arman Tsarukyan defeated Dan Hooker via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 3:34 of Round 2 in their five-round lightweight headliner.
Who won the co-main event between Ian Machado Garry and Belal Muhammad?
Ian Machado Garry defeated former champion Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) in a three-round welterweight co-feature.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Arman Tsarukyan, Waldo Cortes-Acosta, Kyoji Horiguchi, and Luke Riley. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
Why was this event a milestone for the UFC in the Middle East?
This event marked the UFC’s first-ever event in Qatar, making it the third country in the Middle East to host a promotional card alongside the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
How did Kyoji Horiguchi perform in his UFC return?
Former title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi scored two knockdowns before securing a rear-naked choke technical submission against Tagir Ulanbekov at 2:18 of Round 3, winning a $50,000 performance bonus.
What was the fastest finish at UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker?
The fastest stoppage of the night belonged to Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev, who submitted Raffael Cerqueira via rear-naked choke in just 33 seconds of Round 1 in their light heavyweight clash.
How did Luke Riley perform in his promotional debut?
Undefeated English prospect Luke Riley improved to 14-0 by stopping Bogdan Grad via TKO (punches) at 0:30 of Round 2, taking home a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Waldo Cortes-Acosta defeat Shamil Gaziev?
Waldo Cortes-Acosta stopped Shamil Gaziev via KO (punch) in just 1:22 of Round 1 after dropping him twice in the opening exchanges.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker broadcast?
In the United States, the full 14-bout card—including the eight preliminary fights and the six-bout main card—streamed live exclusively on ESPN+.
UFC news
