In the main event of UFC Qatar, a pivotal lightweight fight goes down as Arman Tsarukyan takes on Dan Hooker. Heading into the fight, Tsarukyan is a massive -530 favorite while ‘The Hangman’ is a +360 underdog on FanDuel.
Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the lightweight fight at UFC Qatar. The pros are aligned with the odds as they expect Tsarukyan’s wrestling and grappling to be too much for Hooker.
BJPENN.com Fighter Picks Arma Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker:
Beneil Dariush, UFC lightweight: Arman Tsarukyan. I don’t think Dan really has any advantages over Arman. I think Arman can use his wrestling and grappling to control Dan to get a stoppage win.
Steve Garcia, UFC featherweight: That should be a fun fight, but I think Arman gets it done. His wrestling will be too much for Dan.
Davey Grant, UFC bantamweight: I love Dan Hooker, but I think he doesn’t beat Arman. Arman will outwrestle him and get a submission.
Mario Bautista, UFC bantamweight: Arman. I think he submits Hooker. Arman Tsarukyan is on another level, and I think he makes a statement to prove he deserves the next title shot.
Kyle Daukaus, UFC middleweight: I’m a big Dan Hooker fan, so I’ll say Hooker. I think he can edge out a win like he did against Gamrot.
Adrian Yanez, UFC bantamweight: Arman Tsarukyan by submission, probably, but I want Hooker to win. Hooker is a fun fighter and is a dog, but this is a tough stylistic matchup for him.
Bryan Battle, former UFC middleweight: Arman knows he needs to keep Dan on his back. Hooker is tough and is a dog, but I think Arman Tsarukayn gets Dan down early and often and likely gets a submission.
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Fighters picking Arman Tsarukyan: Beneil Dariush, Steve Garcia, Mario Bautista, Adrian Yanez, Bryan Battle
Fighters picking Dan Hooker: Kyle Daukaus