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by Devesh Jaganath | in UFC Predictions
UFC Fight Night arrives in Qatar this weekend, headlined by Arman Tsarukyan taking on Dan Hooker in the main event. Ahalkalakets has a pro record of 22-3-0, while the Hangman is 24-12-0. Let’s get into the match prediction!
Arman Tsarukyan is stepping back in the ring for the first time since UFC 300, where he beat Charles Oliveira by split decision. He pulled out of UFC 311 against Islam Makhachev with a back issue.
Ahalkalakets is on a four-match win streak, while his only defeat in his last 10 bouts was via decision to Mateusz Gamrot. However, his 19-month layoff is the longest for any fighter ranked in the top five in the UFC.
Tsarukyan is 5ft 7inches, 155 lbs and has a 72.5” reach. He lands 3.79 significant strikes per minute and absorbs 1.84, while averaging 3.25 takedowns per 15 at around a 37% accuracy.
Meanwhile, Dan Hooker is looking to add to his three-match win streak, which includes victories over Claudio Puelles, Jalin Turner, and most recently, Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305.
Like Tsarukyan, the Hangman has also had to deal with injuries in recent times, having pulled out of his UFC 313 bout against Justin Gaethje in March due to a hand issue. This is his first fight in 15 months.
Hooker averages 5.03 significant strikes per minute and lands them at 48%. He has a takedown defence of 78%.
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Arman Tsarukyan - Dan Hooker Key Points
- Arman Tsarukyan is on a four-match win streak.
- Arman Tsarukyan has only lost three matches in his pro career.
- Arman Tsarukyan averages 3.25 takedowns per 15 minutes.
- Dan Hooker has lost 12 fights in his pro career.
- Dan Hooker averages 0.73 takedowns per 15 minutes.
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Our Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker Prediction
Dan Hooker comes into this bout with the height and weight advantage, and we all know that he possesses excellent striking power, which is likely to be his greatest weapon against this opponent.
However, Arman Tsarukyan is a master at dictating the pace of fights and setting up opponents for takedowns. On the mat, the Armenian is as skilled as they come, and we feel he will win this bout if Hooker cannot find a knockout blow early. Our Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker prediction is Arman Tsarukyan wins.
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