UFC Qatar Tsarukyan vs Hooker: Start time in India, USA, UK, Australia & more

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Published at :November 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM

Modified at :November 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM

(Courtesy : UFC)

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.

Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker face off for the first time 👀 (via @engageind) pic.twitter.com/hJ8J2nFuEI
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 18, 2025

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.

Also Read: UFC Qatar Tsarukyan vs Hooker: Preview, fight card, start time, where to watch & more

UFC Qatar Tsarukyan vs Hooker Start Time: Main card

USA: 1:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT (Saturday)
UK: 06 PM GMT (Saturday)
India: 11:30 PM IST (Saturday)
Canada: 1 PM ET (Saturday)
Australia: 4 AM AEST/ 5 AM AEDT (Sunday)

UFC Qatar Tsarukyan vs Hooker Start Time: Preliminary card

USA: 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT (Saturday)
UK: 03 PM GMT (Saturday)
India: 08:30 PM IST (Saturday)
Canada: 10 AM ET (Saturday)
Australia: 1 AM AEST/ 2 AM AEDT (Sunday)

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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