🔥 We’re back with a massive midweek episode breaking down everything you need to know about UFC Qatar! From title-shot implications to sleeper fights you can’t afford to miss, we're going deep on the main event, co-main event, and one of the most exciting prospect matchups in the entire Bantamweight division. We kick things off with Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker, breaking down why Arman is the heavy favorite on paper, what makes Hooker dangerous in the intangibles, and the exact scenarios that could lead to either man getting the finish. We talk striking accuracy, control time, durability, and how this matchup could determine who gets closer to an eventual shot at Ilia Topuria. Next, we shift to the co-main event: Belal Muhammad vs Ian Machado Garry. We examine why this fight feels like a No. 1 contender audition for Garry, whether Belal can impose his wrestling-heavy style in a three-rounder, and what happens if this turns into a long-range striking match. We also compare Garry’s growth since the Shavkat fight to Belal’s experience at the highest level. Then we address the big question: Is Arman overlooking Dan Hooker? After Tsarukyan said he could beat Hooker and come right back in January for a title fight, we discuss whether that mindset is confidence… or a dangerous mistake. From there, we take a quick detour into a hot topic in MMA: Is Islam Makhachev actually a boring fighter? Spoiler — the numbers don’t lie, and the finish rate speaks for itself. To close out the show, we break down what we believe could be the people’s main event: Bekzat Almakhan vs Aleksandre Topuria. With both men having only a handful of UFC fights and both being elite blue-chip prospects, we talk striking styles, grappling threats, durability, and why this matchup might steal the entire card.

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