Arman Tsarukyan and Ian Garry emerge as the main favorites in betting houses for UFC Qatar, which takes place this Saturday (22). For the first time in Doha, the Ultimate is preparing a decisive event for two of the organization's most competitive divisions.
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In the main event, Arman Tsarukyan faces Dan Hooker in a duel that could determine the next challenger for the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg), currently held by Ilia Topuria . In the co-main event, Ian Garry seeks to solidify his name in the competitive welterweight division (up to 77 kg), dominated by Islam Makhachev . To do so, the Irishman needs to overcome Belal Muhammad , who is determined to reclaim his title.
Arman Tsarukyan (1,16) x Dan Hooker (5,20)
Tsarukyan and Hooker face off in the main event of UFC Qatar. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER LUTAS
After suffering a last-minute back injury and missing his chance to face Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 , Arman Tsarukyan saw his title opportunity slip away. Now, he needs a win at UFC Qatar to get back into contention for the belt. However, the Armenian will face Dan Hooker , who is riding a three-fight winning streak in the UFC.
At the bookmakers, Tsarukyan appears to be a big favorite, with odds of 1,16 against Hooker's 5,20.
Belal Muhammad (3,15) x Ian Garry (1,39)
After losing his undefeated streak to Shavkat Rakhmonov , Ian Garry regained momentum by defeating Carlos Prates in April 2025. However, given the current state of the division, the Irishman needs another dominant performance to convince everyone that he deserves a title shot against Islam Makhachev.
To do so, he will need to confirm his status as favorite against Belal Muhammad . The Palestinian is the underdog, with odds of 3,15, while Garry is the favorite at 1,39.
Check out the odds for UFC Qatar
MAIN CARD (15pm Brasília time)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Arman Tsarukyan (1,16 m) x Dan Hooker (5,20 m)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Belal Muhammad (3,15) x Ian Garry (1,39)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Volkan Oezdemir (1,44 m) vs. Alonzo Menifield (2,90 m)
Middleweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jack Hermansson (2,95 m) x Myktybek Orolbai (1,42 m)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Waldo Cortes-Acosta (1,74 m) x Shamil Gaziev (2,15 m)
Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Tagir Ulanbekov (1,43) x Kyoji Horiguchi (2,95)
PRELIMINARY CARD (12pm Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Bogdan Grad (3,10) x Luke Riley (1,39)
Middleweight (up to 77,1 kg): Nicolas Dalby (3,60 m) vs. Saygid Izagakhmaev (1,31 m)
Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Alex Perez (2,65 m) vs. Asu Almabayev (1,52 m)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev (1,06 m) vs. Rafael Cerqueira (10,0 m)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Bekzat Almakhan (2,16) x Aleksandre Topuria (1,73)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ismail Naurdiev (1,72 m) x Ryan Loder (2,19 m)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Nurullo Aliev (1,35) x Shem Rock (3,25)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Marek Bujło (2,75 m) x Denzel Freeman (1,48 m)
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