Get ready for an electrifying night of UFC action as we head to Doha, Qatar, for a thrilling fight card that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
The Main Event: A Lightweight Showdown
In the main event, we have a highly anticipated lightweight clash between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker. Tsarukyan, a rising star in the division, is back after an impressive win streak, aiming to become the top contender at 155 pounds. On the other side, Hooker, a veteran with a reputation for being a tough and vicious opponent, is on a winning streak of his own. This fight promises to be an absolute gem, and the outcome could shake up the lightweight division.
But here's where it gets controversial... While there's no official confirmation, this fight could be a title eliminator, setting the winner on a path to challenge for the championship. With former champ Islam Makhachev now at welterweight, the lightweight division is wide open, and this bout could determine who gets the next shot at the belt.
Co-Main Event: Former Champ vs Rising Star
In the co-main event, former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad takes on the promising Ian Machado Garry. Muhammad, after a disappointing title loss in May, aims to bounce back and prove he's still a force to be reckoned with. Garry, on the other hand, is an up-and-coming star with an impressive record, but he'll have his work cut out for him against the experienced Muhammad.
And this is the part most people miss... The outcome of this fight could significantly impact the welterweight title picture for 2026. With Muhammad's stock slightly dented after his last loss and Garry's on the rise, a dominant performance by either fighter could put them in the running for a title opportunity next year.
Other Main Card Showdowns
- Volkan Oezdemir vs Alonzo Menifield: These light heavyweight finishers will put on a display of power and skill. Can Oezdemir continue to guard the Top 10, or will Menifield break through and climb the rankings?
- Jack Hermansson vs Myktybek Orolbai: Hermansson, a veteran of 33 fights, makes his welterweight debut against Orolbai. Will this move down in weight class pay off for Hermansson, or will Orolbai welcome him with a win?
- Serghei Spivac vs Shamil Gaziev: A heavyweight battle with contrasting fortunes. Spivac, looking to get back on track after a skid, faces Gaziev, who's on a winning streak. Who will prevail and move closer to the Top 10?
- Alex Perez vs Asu Almabayev: Flyweight action kicks off the main card with these two standouts. Perez, a former title challenger, aims to get back on track, while Almabayev looks to establish himself in the Top 10.
Preliminary Card Action
- Bogdan Grad vs Luke Riley: A featherweight matchup between a DWCS alum and an unbeaten Liverpool fighter. Grad, with an alternating record in the UFC, takes on Riley, a 26-year-old prospect with an impressive finish rate.
- Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Rafael Cerqueira: Yakhyaev, a recent DWCS graduate, makes his quick debut against Cerqueira, who's looking to bounce back after a three-fight slide.
- Tagir Ulanbekov vs Kyoji Horiguchi: Ranked flyweight Ulanbekov welcomes back former title challenger Horiguchi in a compelling preliminary bout.
- Bekzat Almakhan vs Aleksandre Topuria: A fascinating bantamweight clash between two fighters with impressive winning streaks.
- Ismail Naurdiev vs Ryan Loder: Middleweights Naurdiev and Loder look to end the year with a bang.
- Nurullo Aliev vs Shem Rock: Aliev, an undefeated prospect, takes on newcomer Rock, who brings a six-fight win streak into the UFC.
- Nicolas Dalby vs Saygid Izagakhmaev: Danish veteran Dalby welcomes welterweight newcomer Izagakhmaev to the UFC.
- Marek Bujlo vs Denzel Freeman: Heavyweight newcomers Bujlo and Freeman kick off the evening, setting the tone for the night's action.
Don't miss UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs Hooker, live from ABHA Arena in Doha, Qatar, on November 22, 2025. Get ready for an action-packed evening of fights that will keep you entertained and leave you wanting more!
