The UFC is heading to Doha for the first time in history, bringing a stacked and highly anticipated card to the Middle East. UFC Fight Night Qatar: Tsarukyan vs Hooker marks a major milestone for the organization, showcasing elite talent, rising prospects, and a stage built to host world-class MMA.
From the main event to the prelims, here’s the complete preview of the event BEFORE it happens — including the full lineup, schedule, key matchups, and what fans can expect from this historic night in Doha.
📍 Location, Arena & Date
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Event: UFC Fight Night – Tsarukyan vs Hooker
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Date: November 22, 2025
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Venue: Ali Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Arena
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City: Doha, Qatar
The arena is state-of-the-art and ready to host one of the UFC’s most significant Fight Nights of the year. With modern facilities and a passionate regional fanbase, the atmosphere is expected to be electric.
🕒 Official Schedule (Converted to Brasília Time)
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Prelims: 12:00 PM (BRT)
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Main Card: 3:00 PM (BRT)
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Main Event: Around 5:30 PM (BRT)
(Derived from the official U.S. broadcast schedule: 10:00 AM ET prelims, 1:00 PM ET main card.)
🔥 Main Event: Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker (Lightweight)
🇦🇲 Arman Tsarukyan
A rising contender with elite grappling, high pace, and continuous evolution in striking. Tsarukyan enters this matchup hungry to cement his position inside the top 5.
🇳🇿 Dan Hooker
A respected veteran known for durability, heart, and dangerous Muay Thai tools. Hooker brings experience, range, and an unpredictable striking arsenal.
Why this fight matters:
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Tsarukyan aims to prove he’s ready for a title run.
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Hooker wants to remind the division he’s still elite.
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Stylistic contrast makes this matchup explosive:
pressure + wrestling vs creative striking + killer knees.
This is a perfect Fight Night headliner—fast-paced, competitive, and with real rankings impact.
⚔️ Co-Main Event: Belal Muhammad vs Ian Machado Garry (Welterweight)
🇺🇸 Belal Muhammad
One of the most consistent fighters in the division, known for high fight IQ, cardio, and an all-around game.
🇮🇪 Ian Machado Garry
Undefeated, technical, and always in the spotlight. Garry brings hype, precision striking, and confidence through the roof.
What’s at stake:
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Garry’s undefeated streak
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Muhammad’s push toward a title shot
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A top-tier welterweight clash with playoff-level implications
This co-main has all the ingredients for a heated showdown.
📜 FULL CONFIRMED CARD – UFC Fight Night Qatar
Below is the complete lineup based on all currently confirmed bouts.
MAIN CARD
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Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker — Lightweight
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Belal Muhammad vs Ian Machado Garry — Welterweight
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Volkan Oezdemir vs Alonzo Menifield — Light Heavyweight
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Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Shamil Gaziev — Heavyweight
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Tagir Ulanbekov vs Kyoji Horiguchi — Flyweight
PRELIMS
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Luke Riley vs Bogdan Grad — Featherweight
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Nicolas Dalby vs Saygid Izagakhmaev — Welterweight
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Alex Perez vs Asu Almabayev — Flyweight
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Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Raffael Cerqueira — Light Heavyweight
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Bekzat Almakhan vs Aleksandre Topuria — Bantamweight
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Ismail Naurdiev vs Ryan Loder — Welterweight
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Nurullo Aliev vs Shem Rock — Lightweight
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Marek Bujlo vs Denzel Freeman — Heavyweight
Card order may be adjusted by the UFC.
🔎 What to Expect From This Event
✔ A high-level production
Qatar is investing heavily in sports entertainment, and the UFC is set to deliver a premium show.
✔ Regional talent under the spotlight
Fighters from Qatar, UAE, Egypt, and Central Asia will have the chance to shine in front of a home-region crowd.
✔ Stylistic diversity everywhere
This is one of those cards where you can expect:
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fast flyweight scrambles
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heavy-handed brawls
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technical, methodical battles
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prospects trying to break out
✔ Potential rankings shake-ups
The main and co-main events in particular may redefine contenders in two stacked divisions.
📈 The Global Impact of UFC Fight Night Qatar
The UFC’s debut in Doha represents:
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The continuation of the UFC’s expansion in the Middle East
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A new high-profile destination for top-tier events
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Greater exposure for athletes from the region
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A future pipeline for major pay-per-views
Qatar is positioning itself as one of the new global hubs for combat sports — and this Fight Night is only the beginning.
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