Three Fighters Make Bold Statements in UFC Qatar

UFC Qatar witnessed a trio of fighters making strong cases for title shots. Arman Tsarukyan stole the show by submitting Dan Hooker in the second round. Tsarukyan's dominance was clear from the start. He used his strength and skill to overpower Hooker, who struggled to keep up. Tsarukyan's arm-triangle submission sent a clear message to Ilia Topuria, the current lightweight champion. Kyoji Horiguchi also impressed, returning to the UFC with a dominant performance. He submitted Tagir Ulanbekov in the third round, showing his skills and determination. Horiguchi's victory was a statement to the UFC and its fans. He made it clear that he is ready for a title shot. Ian Machado Garry secured a win over Belal Muhammad. His victory was not as flashy as Tsarukyan's or Horiguchi's, but it was convincing. Garry's post-fight comments were bold, challenging Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title. He claimed to be the best and demanded a shot at the championship. Other notable performances included Volkan Oezdemir's knockout of Alonzo Menifield. Myktybek Orolbai also impressed with a first-round stoppage of Jack Hermansson. Waldo Cortes-Acosta defeated Shamil Gaziev in the first round as well. The preliminary card featured exciting fights too. Luke Riley knocked out Bogdan Grad in the first round. Asu Almabayaev submitted Alex Perez with a standing guillotine choke. Ismail Naurdiev also made a quick statement with a first-round knockout. These fighters showed their skills and determination. They made it clear that they are ready for bigger challenges. Their performances were a testament to their hard work and dedication. They are now in the spotlight, ready to take on the best in the UFC.