The UFC will make its long-awaited debut in Qatar on November 22 at the Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena in Doha, featuring a stacked fight card that includes two high-stakes matchups expected to determine future title contenders.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that Armenian lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan will face New Zealand veteran Dan Hooker in the main event, while former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad takes on Irish rising star Ian Machado Garry in the co-main event. The announcement was made during White’s Instagram Live session on Wednesday.
UFC Main Event Title Implications
Tsarukyan enters the bout ranked second in the UFC lightweight division following four consecutive victories, including wins over Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush.