The UFC is set to debut in Doha, Qatar, with an exciting undercard lineup. UFC president Dana White recently announced the main events for the November 22 Fight Night card. The main event features Arman Tsarukyan facing Dan Hooker, while Belal Muhammad will take on Ian Machado Garry in the co-main event.
Aleksandre Topuria’s Second UFC Appearance
Aleksandre Topuria is making headlines as he secures his second fight in the UFC. He will face Bekzat Almakhan in a bantamweight matchup. This bout adds to the excitement of the event, which is rapidly taking shape.
Topuria’s Recent Performance
In his UFC debut at UFC 312 in February, Topuria achieved a unanimous decision victory over Colby Thicknesse. This win improved his record to 6-1. After a significant break from competition following a loss in 2015, Topuria returned to fighting in 2021 and has since won four consecutive matches.
Almakhan’s Fight History
Bekzat Almakhan, 28 years old, is coming off an impressive performance. He scored a knockout in just 64 seconds against Brad Katona at UFC 315 in May. Previously, Almakhan faced a setback, losing to Umar Nurmagomedov in his debut in 2024.
Additional Confirmed Matchups
- Volkan Oezdemir vs. Alonzo Menifield
- Alex Perez vs. Asu Almabayev
- Felipe Lima vs. Daniel Marcos
- Serghei Spivac vs. Shamil Gaziev
- AbdulRakhman Yakhyaev vs. Rafael Cerqueira
- Bogdan Grad vs. Luke Riley
- Ismail Naurdiev vs. Ryan Loder
- Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Kyoji Horiguchi
The Return of Kyoji Horiguchi
The card will also highlight the return of Kyoji Horiguchi. The former RIZIN and Bellator MMA champion will compete against Tagir Ulanbekov in a flyweight bout. Horiguchi, who has fought successfully in both bantamweight and flyweight categories, remains unbeaten in the flyweight division since 2022, his last loss dating back to a 2015 UFC title fight.
The anticipation for the UFC Qatar event continues to grow, with a mix of established fighters and promising newcomers set to showcase their skills.
