Khamzat Chimaev makes an appearance and shows his support for a UFC Qatar star; watch the video.

Chimaev faces his opponent before the UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Arman Tsarukyan will have a heavyweight reinforcement at UFC Qatar, scheduled for next Saturday (22). The Romanian will be in action in the main event, where he faces Dan Hooker in a duel that could consolidate his name as the next challenger for Ilia Topuria in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). For this, he will have the support of Khamzat Chimaev.

In a video posted by Tsarukyan on social media, Khamzat Chimaev appears backstage at UFC Qatar assisting the Romanian fighter during the weight cutting process.

Khamzat Chimaev flew out to Qatar to support Arman Tsarukyan ahead of his upcoming fight #UFCQatar

(via @ArmanUfc ) pic.twitter.com/RVQmqJzy68

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 20, 2025

Arman Tsarukyan could be Ilia Topuria's next opponent in the UFC.

Ilia Topuria is a rival of Arman Tsarukyan . Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage

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Although he is competing against popular names like Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje , Arman Tsarukyan could secure his spot as the next challenger for Ilia Topuria 's title this Saturday.

The Armenian, who was scheduled to fight for the belt against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 but was forced to withdraw due to a back injury, is ranked number one in the lightweight division. A victory over Dan Hooker could solidify Tsarukyan's position as the undisputed title contender.

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