Arman Tsarukyan in face with Dan Hooker. Photo: Reproduction/UFC.
The 17 months away from the octagon seem to have left... Arman Tsarukyan With nerves on edge, to say the least. More than a year after winning. Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 300The Armenian player caught the attention of fans by getting it right. Dan Hooker with a headbutt this Friday (21), during the face-off at the ceremonial weigh-in of UFC Qatar. The two face each other in the last fight of the event this Saturday (22), in a duel valid for the lightweight category (up to 70,3 kg).
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After successfully making weight during the official weigh-in, the athletes had a few hours to recover from the intense dehydration process involved in weight cutting. During the traditional face-off, Tsarukyan wasted no time in headbutting the New Zealander. Despite the blow, Hooker reacted to the situation with smiles and laughter.
ARMAN TSARUKYAN HEADBUTTS DAN HOOKER During their face-off #UFCQatar pic.twitter.com/4zSydZ9Jc7
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 21, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan has a history of aggression in the UFC.
Tsarukyan promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
This is not the first time Tsarukyan has been involved in controversies due to his difficulty controlling his anger. Last April, he assaulted a fan who bothered him as he walked to the octagon to face his opponent. Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 300As a result, he was suspended for nine months by the Nevada Athletic Commission and fined R$135. Due to the location of this weekend's event, the athlete is not at risk of further penalties from local public authorities.
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