Hooker says Tsarukyan fractured his nose

Dan Hooker is scheduled to fight Benoit Saint-Denis in the co-main at UFC 325 on Jan. 31, 2026 in Sydney.

Hooker, who lost to Arman Tsarukyan two months earlier in Qatar, told reporters he was hit with a headbutt at the ceremonial weigh-ins that reportedly broke his nose.

He says scans at a hospital confirmed a fracture from the weigh-in incident and that medical staff discussed clearance for upcoming bouts.

The disclosure has been tied to UFC leadership reactions that reportedly affected Tsarukyan’s standing ahead of recent title plans.

These developments are being discussed as context for Hooker’s quick turnaround and the UFC 325 matchup.

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