Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker were involved in a physical altercation just 24 hours before their blockbuster lightweight showdown in Qatar

Arman Tsarukyan brutally headbutted Dan Hooker during their final face-off before their lightweight showdown on Saturday night.

Tsarukyan - who has not fought since his split-decision victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in April 2024 - was due to take on Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title earlier this year, but was forced to pull out just 24 hours before the dust-up due to injury. He has since been forced to start from scratch, and a win over Hooker could see him earn the next shot at the 155lb title.

A massive underdog heading into fight night, Hooker will be looking to shock the world this weekend. The 35-year-old has not been seen

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