Tsarukyan, Hooker, Machado, Garry, Muhammad Make Weight for UFC Qatar

The official weigh-in for UFC’s inaugural event in Qatar took place smoothly on Friday morning. The event features exciting matchups, including headliners Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker.

Weigh-In Results for UFC Qatar

• Arman Tsarukyan: 156 pounds (utilized one-pound allowance for non-title match)
• Dan Hooker: 155 pounds
• Belal Muhammad: 171 pounds (welterweight limit)
• Ian Machado Garry: 170 pounds
• Jack Hermansson: 170.5 pounds (making welterweight debut)
• Myktybek Orolbai: 170 pounds
• Waldo Cortes-Acosta: 265 pounds (heavyweight limit)
• Shamil Gaziev: 262 pounds
• Tagir Ulanbekov: 125.5 pounds
• Kyoji Horiguchi: 125.5 pounds

Key Matchups to Watch

One of the highlights is the lightweight battle between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker. Both fighters are highly skilled and eager to make an impact.

In the co-main event, Belal Muhammad returns to the octagon against rising star Ian Machado Garry. Muhammad is looking for redemption after losing his title in May.

Other Notable Fighters

Jack Hermansson, who has spent much of his career in the middleweight division, will fight at welterweight for the first time against Myktybek Orolbai. Hermansson seeks to bounce back from a knockout loss in his last fight.

Waldo Cortes-Acosta steps in on short notice to face Shamil Gaziev after recently being added to the card. Grotes-Acosta made weight successfully and is ready for the matchup.

Preliminary Card Highlights

• Luke Riley, 11-0 as a pro, is making his anticipated UFC debut.
• Aleksandre Topuria, brother of UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria, competes against Bekzat Almakhan.

Projected Bout Order for UFC Qatar

The event promises an exciting night of fights, with fans eagerly anticipating the performances of these talented fighters.