"I'm not sure that Hooker can stop Tsarukyan's takedowns. Tsarukyan will be the better grappler out there, but if Hooker can defend the takedown attempts, he will beat Tsarukyan, just like he beat Mateusz Gamrot. Gamrot beat Tsarukyan -- but MMA math doesn't work. I expect Tsarukyan to work to dominant positions on the ground better than Gamrot did and win by decision. -- Anthony Smith"
"In the co-main event, former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad looks to get back in title contention as he takes on rising contender Ian Machado Garry. Muhammad lost the belt to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in May. Garry picked up a unanimous decision win over fan favorite Carlos Prates in his last fight at a UFC Fight Night in April. Muhammad is ESPN's No. 3-ranked welterweight, and Garry is No. 5."
Arman Tsarukyan returns from injury to headline a UFC Fight Night main event against Dan Hooker in Doha, Qatar, carrying a four-fight win streak; Hooker arrives on a three-fight streak. Neither lightweight is currently ranked in the division. The co-main features former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad against rising contender Ian Machado Garry; Muhammad lost the title at UFC 315 and is ranked No. 3 while Garry sits at No. 5 following a unanimous decision win over Carlos Prates. Predictions favor Tsarukyan's grappling and takedown control to earn a decision, and betting analysis highlights potential value bets.
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