UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs Hooker Weigh-In Results Announced

DOHA, Qatar — The UFC is set to make its debut in Qatar on Saturday, November 22, as lightweight contenders Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker headline an important matchup that could impact the championship landscape in the 155-pound division. The event will also feature an elite welterweight co-main event, showcasing a former champion who is eager to reclaim his title aspirations.

The preliminary card is scheduled to kick off at 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT from the ABHA Arena, with the main card starting at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT. Fans can catch all the action on ESPN+ in the United States.

Each bout, including the main event, is structured for a maximum of five rounds, while other fights will take place over three rounds. The weigh-ins for this crucial event took place on November 21, with details being emphasized on the fighters’ weights.

Merab Dvalishvili, the reigning bantamweight champion, will defend his title for the fourth time later this year at UFC 323. He faces off against former champion Petr Yan in a highly anticipated rematch. Dvalishvili has had an impressive year, aiming to make history as the first to defend a title four times in a single year.

A total of five fights will feature on the UFC 323 main card slated for December 6 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Alongside the title fights, several other notable competitors will participate.

The UFC is currently in a brief hiatus for the Thanksgiving holiday following its first event in Qatar. They are actively seeking an opponent for top-ranked heavyweight Waldo Cortes-Acosta, who aims to compete again in December, marking a promising finish to his year.

The groundwork for both UFC Qatar and UFC 323 has been laid, and fans can look forward to thrilling matchups as the year comes to a close.