For Arman Tsarukyan, UFC Qatar isn’t just another fight night; it’s personal. When the lightweight contender steps into the cage on November 22, it won’t just be about his four-fight win streak or a shot at the title. This time, his father will be there to watch him fight, something that hasn’t happened in over six years! It might sound like a small thing to some, but for Tsarukyan, it’s monumental.

His father, Nairi, last saw him compete live in 2019, when a young Arman made his UFC debut against Islam Makhachev. That fight, though a loss, was hailed as one of Makhachev’s toughest tests. Now, with a title eliminator against Dan Hooker on the horizon, Tsarukyan gets to share his journey full circle, with his family watching from the stands for the first time in years.

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