UFC® Brings World-Class MMA To Qatar in Historic “UFC® Fight Night” Debut in Doha on November 22

UFC®, the world’s leading mixed martial arts organisation, brings the Octagon® to Qatar for the first time in partnership with Visit Qatar on Saturday, November 22. This action-packed Fight Night at Doha’s state-of-the-art ABHA Arena marks a milestone moment for regional fans and UFC®’s global rise.

Fans are encouraged to register their interest via https://www.ufc.com/qatar to have the best chance of securing tickets early.

Set for November 22, the unforgettable debut of UFC® FIGHT NIGHT DOHA will deliver a stacked lineup of thrilling bouts, spotlighting the best in combat sports and live entertainment. Marking a major milestone in UFC®’s regional expansion, the event brings the electrifying energy of a blockbuster showdown to fans in Doha and across the Middle East.

Known for hosting world-class sporting events, Qatar adds another milestone with the debut of UFC® FIGHT NIGHT DOHA. This event contributes to Qatar’s goal of becoming a leading global destination for sport.

Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar said: “This collaboration marks a significant step that reflects our continued commitment to positioning Qatar as a leading global destination for major sporting events. The event forms part of a vibrant season of major activities, supported by ongoing infrastructure development and notable growth in the events and conferences sector. The inclusion of UFC®, with its fanbase of over 700 million worldwide, underscores this strategic direction and offers a unique platform to showcase Qatar’s sporting excellence and cultural richness. We look forward to welcoming the UFC® community to Doha this November for an exceptional experience that highlights our capabilities and strengthens our international partnerships.”

Dana White, UFC® President and CEO, commented: “I’ve always said we’re going to take UFC® all over the world—and Qatar is the next stop. They already hosted the World Cup and Formula 1, and now we’re bringing a UFC® Fight Night there for the first time. Our fights in the Middle East are always incredible so I can’t wait to get out there.”

With a soon-to-be-announced fight card, the highly anticipated inaugural UFC® FIGHT NIGHT DOHA will see some of UFC®’s most talented athletes enter the Octagon® for a must-see event for both longtime and new UFC® fans in the region.