UFC Qatar 2026: Full Fight Card, Date, Time, Venue & How to Watch

UFC Qatar returns to Doha on November 21, 2026, with a stacked Fight Night card headlined by former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka against unbeaten contender Navajo Stirling.

The UFC’s second event in Qatar brings together established former champions, rising contenders and dangerous prospects, giving fans plenty to watch beyond the five-round main event.

UFC Qatar date and venue

UFC Qatar takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at ABHA Arena in Doha, Qatar.

The event marks the UFC’s second visit to Qatar. The promotion made its Qatar debut in November 2025, when Arman Tsarukyan submitted Dan Hooker in the main event.

This year’s return has an even different feel, with a former champion facing one of the UFC’s unbeaten rising light heavyweights.

UFC Qatar main event

Jiri Prochazka vs Navajo Stirling

The headline fight pits former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka against undefeated New Zealand contender Navajo Stirling.

Prochazka enters the contest with a professional record of 32-6-1. The Czech fighter most recently suffered a first-round knockout against Carlos Ulberg while challenging for the vacant light heavyweight championship.

Stirling, meanwhile, is 11-0 and has already established himself as one of the division’s most dangerous prospects. He stopped former champion Jan Blachowicz in the first round of their August meeting.

That creates a fascinating contrast: Prochazka brings championship experience and years of elite-level competition, while Stirling arrives with an unbeaten record and considerable momentum.

UFC Qatar full fight card

The currently announced lineup includes nine fights:

*The opponent listed for Jake Matthews should be treated as subject to confirmation. Reports published after the initial announcement said the UFC’s promotional graphic may have contained an opponent-name error, with Tahir Abdullaev reported elsewhere. Check the official UFC event page for the final version before publication.

Aljamain Sterling vs Kevin Vallejos

The co-main event moves to featherweight, where former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling meets rising contender Kevin Vallejos.

Sterling has built a strong run since moving up to featherweight, while Vallejos enters the matchup with a seven-fight winning streak and a reputation for explosive finishing ability.

Vallejos’ UFC record includes knockout wins over Giga Chikadze and Josh Emmett, making this one of the most intriguing matchups on the card.

Dan Hooker vs Brian Ortega

Two experienced names meet at lightweight when Dan Hooker takes on Brian Ortega.

Hooker is looking to rebound after a recent knockout loss, while Ortega returns following his withdrawal from a scheduled matchup because of an injury.

Both fighters have competed in high-profile UFC bouts, and their experience could make this one of the most technically interesting fights of the night.

Asu Almabayev vs Kyoji Horiguchi

The flyweight division gets a major matchup as Asu Almabayev faces former title challenger and former RIZIN and Bellator champion Kyoji Horiguchi.

Horiguchi had an eight-fight unbeaten run before losing to Manel Kape in June. Almabayev, meanwhile, has established himself among the division’s leading contenders after recent submission victories.

This fight could have significant consequences for the flyweight rankings.

Jared Cannonier vs Ikram Aliskerov

Former middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonier faces Ikram Aliskerov in another high-profile matchup.

Cannonier’s experience against elite middleweights makes him one of the most recognizable names on the card, while Aliskerov has built a reputation as a dangerous and technically capable contender.

Aleksandre Topuria vs Santiago Luna

Aleksandre Topuria, brother and former training partner of UFC star Ilia Topuria, returns against Santiago Luna.

Topuria has won two UFC bouts and will look to add another victory to his record, while Luna enters after suffering the first defeat of his professional career.

Shamil Gaziev vs Tallison Teixeira

Heavyweights often provide instant excitement, and Shamil Gaziev vs Tallison Teixeira adds another potential power matchup to the Qatar card.

The heavyweight contest could become one of the night’s quickest fights if either man finds his range early.

Amir Albazi vs Alessandro Costa

Former flyweight title challenger Amir Albazi faces Alessandro Costa.

Costa enters the matchup on a three-fight winning streak, while Albazi will be looking to rebuild momentum in a competitive flyweight division.

Jake Matthews vs Abdullaev

The card also includes a welterweight matchup involving Australian veteran Jake Matthews.

The opponent currently needs to be verified against the final UFC event listing because of conflicting reports following the original announcement.

How to watch UFC Qatar

UFC has announced that its Qatar event will take place on November 21 at ABHA Arena in Doha.

FIGHTMAG reported that the event will stream live on Paramount+, while UFC has announced the event and ticket-registration information through its official channels.

Exact start times and the final bout order should be confirmed closer to fight week.

Why UFC Qatar is worth watching

The main event alone gives the card plenty of intrigue.

Prochazka is attempting to return to the win column after a championship defeat, while Stirling is trying to extend an unbeaten run that has already taken him through six UFC appearances.

But the card is deeper than the headline.

Sterling vs Vallejos brings featherweight stakes, Hooker vs Ortega features two established veterans, Horiguchi vs Almabayev adds a major flyweight clash, and Cannonier vs Aliskerov gives the middleweight division another compelling matchup.

With nine fights already announced, UFC Qatar is shaping up as one of the UFC’s major November Fight Night events.

UFC Qatar date: November 21, 2026
Location: ABHA Arena, Doha, Qatar
Main event: Jiri Prochazka vs Navajo Stirling
Event: UFC Fight Night
Announced fights: 9