The UFC makes its groundbreaking debut in Qatar with a Fight Night card that promises fireworks and significant divisional ramifications. The main event is a pivotal lightweight showdown featuring Arman Tsarukyan, a top contender on the cusp of a title shot, taking on the durable and dangerous veteran Dan Hooker.

Dan Hooker bursts into laughter when he is informed by journalists that Paddy Pimblett has moved up to fifth in the UFC lightweight rankings this week.