Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker - AI generated fight pick

Arman Tsarukyan is the pick due to his superior wrestling, grappling, and overall athleticism, which have proven to be decisive at the elite level of the lightweight division. He is seven years younger than Dan Hooker, which is significant historically in high-level lightweight matchups, as fighters under 30 with Tsarukyan's wrestling-heavy style win at a higher clip against older, volume-striking veterans. Tsarukyan's takedown accuracy (37%) and control are excellent, and while Hooker has a strong 78% takedown defense, he has struggled against top-tier wrestlers (e.g., Islam Makhachev, who finished him quickly). Tsarukyan also matches Hooker in striking accuracy and has a slightly better significant strike defense. Recent form favors Tsarukyan, who is on a strong win streak and has only lost to the division's best. Hooker is tough and dangerous, especially with his reach and striking, but Tsarukyan's pressure, cardio, and ability to dictate where the fight takes place have historically been the deciding factors in similar matchups. The data and stylistic trends, plus Tsarukyan's younger age and momentum, make him the clear favorite.