UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker Media Day Highlights

This weekend, the UFC is in Doha, Qatar, at the Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena for a fight card headlined by top Lightweight Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker squaring off. Today was media day, and we had the opportunity to hear from the fighters leading into their matchups.

Arman Tsarukyan Feels Like a New Man After Time Away

After over a year away from the octagon, Arman Tsarukyan returns this week for the first time since his win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 300, and he talked about how different he feels following the time off.

>"I feel like I'm a completely different fighter right now." - Arman Tsarukyan

With a win this weekend, it is expected that Tsarukyan will challenge for the Lightweight title, as he was originally scheduled to do against Islam Makhachev earlier this year before pulling out the day prior to the fight.

Dan Hooker Explains What is Good and Bad on Saturday

The always-entertaining Dan Hooker seemed relaxed at his media day interview and broke down his matchup with top contender Arman Tsarukyan, saying it's going to be easy to follow along.

>"It's an easy fight for the fans to follow. Feet on ground, going good. Feet in the air, not going good." - Dan Hooker

In classic Hooker fashion, he said this with a laugh but maintained his confidence in his ability to stay at range and fight tired in the later rounds.

Belal Muhammad Looking to Take Back Title

When asked about his long road to earning the Welterweight title, Belal Muhammad said he had to earn everything and force his way into a title fight, which he expects to have to do again.

>"Nothing was given to me easy, and I dont expect anything to be given to me, so I gotta take it." - Belal Muhammad

The former champion takes on rising contender Ian Garry this weekend in a pivotal clash, which will be Muhammad's first since losing the title.

Ian Garry Believes He Is Next For Title With Knockout This Week

When talking about his place in the very busy Welterweight division, the always confident Ian Garry made it clear what he wants and what he expects after his fight with former Champion Belal Muhammad this weekend.

>"When I knock out Belal this weekend, I'm the number one contender." - Ian Garry

After seeing Carlos Prates and Michael Morales call for a title fight with new champion Islam Makhachev, Ian Garry knows that he needs an impressive win to earn the shot he wants.