One of the most anticipated fight cards of the year is set to take place at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena on November 22.
Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker will finally return to the Octagon to clash in a high-stakes lightweight rivalry match. Both fighters have been sidelined for significant bouts in 2025 due to injuries, and with each coming off losing streaks, the outcome of this fight is especially crucial.
The co-main event is equally compelling, featuring Belal Muhammad aiming to recover from losing his welterweight title by taking on Ian Machado-Galley. Alongside several other key matchups, a thrilling debut, and the comeback of a former title challenger after nine years, UFC Qatar promises to deliver an exciting night for fans.
UFC Qatar offers fans the chance to watch fights earlier than usual, featuring 14 bouts including eight preliminary matches leading up to the main card. The schedule kicks off at 10am ET for prelims and 1pm ET for the main card, with corresponding start times in other time zones.
For viewers in the US, all fights will be available on ESPN+, while UK fans can tune in via TNT Sports, with UFC Fight Pass streaming the prelims.
The main card highlights two potentially game-changing fights in their divisions:
– Lightweight: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker
– Welterweight: Belal Muhammad vs. Ian Machado-Galley
– Light heavyweight: Volkan Oezdemir vs. Alonzo Menifield
– Welterweight: Jack Hermanson vs. Miktibek Olorubai
– Heavyweight: Sergey Spivats vs. Shamil Gadzhiev
– Flyweight: Alex Perez vs. As Almabaev
The preliminaries feature six newcomers, including a fresh fighter from Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team, showcasing upcoming talent across various weight classes.
Fight fans can look forward to comprehensive coverage throughout fight week on Bloody Elbow, keeping them up-to-date with the latest developments for UFC Qatar.
Fan Take: This card holds immense significance as it marks the return of key fighters hungry to reclaim their status, fueling intense rivalries and potential division shakeups. For fight enthusiasts, UFC Qatar could set the tone for the sport’s biggest stories and emerging stars in 2025 and beyond.
