The premier mixed martial arts organization is set to host one of the year’s most anticipated UFC fight nights, following the biggest pay-per-view event, UFC 322. Just a week after Islam Makhachev claimed two titles, the upcoming Saturday event will feature Arman Tsarukyan facing Dan Hooker as the main attraction, with Belal Muhammad going up against Ian Machado-Galley in the co-main event.
The UFC is making its debut in Qatar with a strong fight card. Tsarukyan, ranked second in the lightweight division, has a chance to become champion if he defeats the fan-favorite Hooker. Meanwhile, the co-main event pits former champion Muhammad against rising contender Machado-Galley in a battle for higher standings in the welterweight division. Other key fights include Volkan Oezdemir vs. Alonzo Menifield and Jack Hermansson vs. Miktibek Olorubayi.
Looking ahead, the UFC will soon reveal its final pay-per-view of the pre-Paramount era. Bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili aims to make history by defending his title four times in a single year. To do so, he must once again defeat former champion Petr Yan, who has recently returned to the octagon. The event will also showcase UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja against the promising Joshua Vann.
Additionally, UFC and Paramount+ have announced a groundbreaking media rights agreement that replaces the traditional pay-per-view model with an exclusive partnership, changing how fans access UFC content.
The 2025 UFC event lineup includes the following highlights:
– November 22nd: UFC Fight Night in Doha, Qatar, featuring Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker (lightweight) on ESPN+
– December 6th: UFC 323 in Las Vegas, where Merab Dvalishvili defends his bantamweight title against Petr Yan, available on ESPN+PPV
– December 13th: UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas with Brandon Roybal vs. Manel Cape in the flyweight division, streamed on ESPN+
Fan Take: This announcement of high-stakes matchups and the UFC’s expansion into new markets like Qatar underscores the sport’s global growth and competitive intensity. The new media rights deal with Paramount+ marks a significant shift in how fans engage with UFC, potentially broadening the sport’s reach and accessibility.
