UFC Qatar Tsarukyan vs Hooker: Preview, fight card, start time, where to watch & more
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Some big fights on the card for the show in Qatar!
The UFC rolls into uncharted territory this weekend as it makes its first-ever stop in Doha, Qatar, bringing a stacked card to the ABHA Arena just days after an electric event at Madison Square Garden.
The night is headlined by a crucial lightweight showdown between Arman Tsarukyan and veteran contender Dan Hooker, while the co-main event features former welterweight title challenger Belal Muhammad taking on surging Irish star Ian Machado Garry in a bout that could reshape the 170-pound landscape.
With additional matchups including Volkan Oezdemir vs Alonzo Menifield, Jack Hermansson vs Myktybek Orolbai, Serghei Spivac vs Shamil Gaziev, and Alex Perez vs Asu Almabayev, plus a prelim lineup packed with rising prospects and international talent, UFC Qatar promises a high-stakes, action-heavy night as the promotion extends its red-hot run of events.
UFC Qatar Main card
- Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker
- Belal Muhammad vs Ian Machado Garry
- Volkan Oezdemir vs Alonzo Menifield
- Jack Hermansson vs Myktybek Orolbai
- Serghei Spivac vs Shamil Gaziev
- Alex Perez vs Asu Almabayev
UFC Qatar Preliminary card
- Bogdan Grad vs Luke Riley
- Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Rafael Cerquiera
- Tagir Ulanbekov vs Kyoji Horiguchi
- Bekzat Almakhan vs Aleksandre Topuria
- Ismail Naurdiev vs Ryan Loder
- Nurullo Aliev vs Shem Rock
- Nicolas Dalby vs Saygid Izagakhmaev
- Marek Bujlo vs Denzel Freeman
Fights to look out for
Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker
Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker headline the card in a high-stakes lightweight matchup that feels every bit like a contender-maker.
Tsarukyan returns for the first time since UFC 300, entering on a four-fight surge that includes a knockout of Beneil Dariush and a narrow split-decision win over Charles Oliveira.
With Islam Makhachev now reigning at welterweight, the 29-year-old sits on the doorstep of becoming the division’s next No. 1 contender, having won nine of his last ten since debuting against Makhachev.
Across from him stands Dan Hooker, the battle-tested New Zealander whose only setbacks in recent years have come from untimely injuries.
Riding a three-fight win streak and coming off consecutive split-decision victories over Mateusz Gamrot and Jalin Turner, “The Hangman” has quietly clawed his way back into relevance and now sees Tsarukyan as the perfect target to launch himself into the title picture.
Whether or not the UFC labels this a true title eliminator, the matchup itself is a standout. Tsarukyan’s sharp, calculated pressure meets Hooker’s grit, violence, and willingness to drag opponents into deep waters. Either Tsarukyan reinforces his claim as the division’s next man up, or Hooker blows the doors wide open, and whichever way it goes, this main event promises serious fireworks.
Belal Muhammad vs Ian Machado Garry
Belal Muhammad returns to action for the first time since losing the UFC welterweight title in May, stepping into a pivotal matchup with surging Irish contender Ian Machado Garry.
Muhammad climbed to the top of the division on the back of an 11-fight unbeaten run but dropped a razor-close decision to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315.
Determined to avoid the first losing streak of his career, he heads to Qatar with plenty on the line. Garry, meanwhile, suffered his only professional loss last December in a short-notice bout against Shavkat Rakhmonov, ironically filling in for the injured Muhammad, but rebounded well with a strong showing against Carlos Prates, dominating early before weathering late pressure.
The landscape around this fight shifted dramatically last weekend, with Della Maddalena falling to Islam Makhachev and Prates upsetting Leon Edwards, events that slightly dimmed Muhammad’s stock while boosting Garry’s. With the race for the next welterweight title shot wide open, a statement win from either man could put them in a prime position for a championship opportunity in 2026.
Date, Start Time and Venue
| Information | Details |
| Event Name | UFC Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker |
| Date | Saturday, November 22, 2025 |
| Location | Doha, Qatar |
| Venue | ABHA Arena |
| Capacity | TBA |
| Prelims Start Time (Qatar) | 6:00 PM AST |
| Main Card Start Time (Qatar) | 9:00 PM AST |
| Prelims Start Time (US) | 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT |
| Main Card Start Time (US) | 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT |
| Prelims Start Time (UK) | 3:00 PM GMT |
| Main Card Start Time (UK) | 6:00 PM GMT |
| Prelims Start Time (India) | 8:30 PM IST |
| Main Card Start Time (India) | 11:30 PM IST |
| Where to Watch (US) | ESPN+ |
| Where to Watch (UK & Europe) | TNT Sports / UFC Fight Pass |
| Where to Watch (India) | Sony LIV / UFC Fight Pass |
| Where to Watch (Australia) | Main Event PPV / Kayo Sports / UFC Fight Pass |
Where to watch UFC Qatar Tsarukyan vs Hooker in India?
UFC Qatar Tsarukyan vs Hooker will exclusively air live on Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv in India.
Where to watch UFC Qatar around the globe?
To catch all the action of Tsarukyan vs Hooker, prelims, and early prelims, tune in to ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass, while the main card will be available on ESPN+ and Disney+.
What is the main event for UFC Qatar?
UFC Qatar is headlined by a high-stakes lightweight clash between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker, a matchup with major implications for the 155-pound title picture.
What time does UFC Qatar start?
Prelims begin at 6:00 PM AST (Qatar time), followed by the main card at 9:00 PM AST. For international viewers, major time zones include 10:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM GMT / 8:30 PM IST.
Where is UFC Qatar taking place?
The event will be held at ABHA Arena in Doha, Qatar, marking the UFC’s first-ever trip to the country.
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