The capital of Qatar, Doha, has become the center of another intense MMA night. The excitement surrounding UFC Fight Night 246, the unexpected results, and the fighting spirit of the fighters brought memorable moments to the fans. In one of the most notable fights of the day - the Co-main event, former champion Belal Mohamed stepped into the octagon against Irishman Ian Harry. The main event turned into a fierce clash between Arman Sarukyan and experienced Dan Hooker.
The fans who filled the arena watched every shot, every parterre, and every finish with immense excitement. Both in the initial stage of the tournament and in the main card, impressive results were recorded by the fighters.
A number of athletes became the stars of the evening with their skills. Especially those who defeated their opponents in the first round, or those who achieved unbeatable victories through sabre, sparked particular discussion among the fans. A series of fights in this tournament served as a new path for young talents and an important step for experienced athletes.
The following results provide a clearer picture of how the night went:
Prelim battles:
- Denzel Freeman defeated Marek Builo by judges' decision;
- Nurullo Aliyev defeated Shakem Rok with a score of 30-27;
- Ismail Naurdiyev knocked out Ryan Loder in the first round;
- Alexander Topuria, by unanimous decision, prevailed over Bekzat Almakhan;
- Abdul-Rahman Yahyaev defeated Raphael Serkeyra with a sabmishn;
- Asu Almabaev defeated Alex Perez in the third round;
- Nicolas Dalby defeated Saigid Izagakhmaev by points;
- Luke Riley knocked out Bogdan Grad in the 2nd round.
Main card:
- Kiojji Khoriguchi strangled Tagir Ulanbekov in the 3rd round;
- Valdo Cortes-Acosta knocked out Shamil Gaziyev in the first round;
- Miktibek Aralbay defeated Jack Hermansson in the first round;
- Volkan Ozdemir defeated Alonso Menifield in the first round with a series of shots;
- Ian Harry defeated Belal Mohammed by unanimous decision of the judges;
- Arman Sarukyan, with one of the brightest finishes of the evening, strangled Dan Hooker in the second round.
The Doha night was a true show for UFC fans, with unwavering will amid powerful punches, heart-wrenching parterres, and injuries. The tournament ended successfully, and each victory will be a starting point for a new history, new opportunities, and new goals.
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