The UFC is preparing to make its debut in Qatar with a blockbuster event that promises to reshape the lightweight title picture. UFC Fight Night 265, scheduled for November 22, 2025, will feature a marquee matchup between elite lightweight contenders Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker at the state-of-the-art ABHA Arena in Doha, Qatar. Expand Tweet

The announcement, made by UFC President and CEO Dana White on Wednesday, October 1, via Instagram Live, marks a significant milestone for the organization as Qatar becomes the 32nd country to host a UFC event. This inaugural event will take place at the Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena in Al Rayyan, providing Middle Eastern fight fans with another world-class MMA spectacle.

Main Event: A Title Shot Eliminator – Tsarukyan vs. Garry

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