Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker prediction, odds, pick for UFC Qatar

UFC Qatar has reached its final destination as we bring you our betting prediction and pick for this Important Event between contenders within the Lightweight (155) Division. No. 1-ranked Arman Tsarukyan of Armenia will tackle fan-favorite No. 6 Dan Hooker of Recent Zealand. Check our UFC odds series for the Tsarukyan-Hooker prediction and pick.

Arman Tsarukyan (22-3) has gone 9-2 since 2019 en path to becoming the UFC’s No. 1 Lightweight contender. He’s riding a three-fight winning streak capped off with a win over Charles Oliveira, but notably had to drag out of his title shot against Islam Makhachev because of an injury. Now, he makes his return trying to earn a title shot once more. Tsarukyan stands 5-foot-7 with a 72.5-inch reach.

Dan Hooker (24-12) has gone 14-8 contained in the UFC since joining the roster in 2014. Following back-to-back losses in 2021-22, Hooker has now won three consecutive fights with a most up-to-date win over Mateusz Gamrot. He’s proven he still belongs and will call his next shot if he’s capable of take down the No. 1 contender. Hooker stands six feet tall with a 75-inch reach.

Listed here are the UFC Qatar Odds, courtesy of DraftKings. 

UFC Qatar Odds: Arman Tsarukyan-Dan Hooker Odds

Arman Tsarukyan: -625

Dan Hooker: +455

Over 3.5 rounds: +100

Under 3.5 rounds: -130

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Why Arman Tsarukyan Will Win

• Last Fight: (W) Charles Oliveira – S DEC
• Last 5: 4-1
• Finishes: 9 KO/TKO, 5 SUB

Following his win over Charles Oliveira, Arman Tsarukyan showed every little bit of why he’s the No. 1 overall contender at lightweight. There isn’t any denying that his rare breed of world-class striking and grappling can be a large challenge to champion Islam Makhachev at this point of their careers. Nonetheless, when given the chance, Tsarukyan fell to injury and can now must earn his shot once more. He will not be overlooking Dan Hooker completely, but that is definitely a stepping stone for Tsarukyan to earn back his title shot once more.

Tsarukyan is a world-class grappler, each in wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and is continually competing in tournaments outside of mixed martial arts. His control from the highest could be very frustrating for opponents to take care of and his mix of strength and athleticism makes him a nightmare to transition with on the bottom. If he manages to get Dan Hooker on the bottom, the discrepancy in grappling will turn into apparent quickly.

So long as Tsarukyan doesn’t make any grave mistakes and treats Dan Hooker like a worthy opponent, he should win this fight fairly convincingly behind his multifaceted attack. Nonetheless, he’ll must remain patient on the feet and never give in to a street fight against Dan Hooker.

Why Dan Hooker Will Win

• Last Fight: (W) Mateusz Gamrot – S DEC
• Last 5: 3-2
• Finishes: 11 KO/TKO, 7 SUB

Dan Hooker bested Mateusz Gamrot as a +210 betting underdog in top-of-the-line fights we have seen during 2024. If it comes right down to a straight-up scrap in a phone booth, there’s not many fighters than can hang within the pocket with Dan Hooker and are available away with much success. Hooker has a probability to noticeably leap the rankings here and doesn’t have much to lose facing a significantly better fighter, which makes him all of the more dangerous in this case.

Dan Hooker can do the whole lot on the feet well, each when he’s fighting technically and when he’s throwing caution to the wind. His long reach allows him to swing his arms and hit opponents from awkward angles and his height advantage should give him some room to work at distance against his opponent.

Keep an eye fixed out for his knees up the center knowing Tsarukyan will eventually shoot for the takedown. If Dan Hooker can time an ideal knee or elbow, he could have a probability to finish this fight via knockout.

Final Arman Tsarukyan-Dan Hooker Prediction & Pick

While Arman Tsarukyan could be the significant betting favorite en path to his eventual title shot, we should not be overlooking an experienced veteran like Dan Hooker at any point of this fight. If he can force Tsarukyan right into a brawl on the feet, Hooker can be a live underdog with a probability to complete early.

Nonetheless, if all goes in keeping with plan, Tsarukyan should have the option to take Hooker down repeatedly en path to a call win. He’s also been dialed-in together with his grappling as of late, so Tsarukyan could thoroughly finish this fight with a submission on the bottom.

I expect Arman Tsarukyan to win this fight, but Dan Hooker is just too big a betting underdog to not take his moneyline. Otherwise, it could pay to check out Arman Tsarukyan’s prop to complete by submission.

Final Arman Tsarukyan-Dan Hooker Prediction & Pick: Dan Hooker (+455); OVER 3.5 Rounds (+100)