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UFC confirms return to Qatar in November for second Al Rayyan card

The UFC has announced a second event in Qatar, scheduled for November 21 at Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena in Al Rayyan. No bouts have been confirmed for the card yet.

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UFC confirms return to Qatar in November for second Al Rayyan card
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The UFC will return to Qatar on November 21, the promotion confirmed on Thursday, with the event set to take place at Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena in Al Rayyan.

The announcement marks the organisation’s second visit to the country, following a debut card in November 2025 that delivered several notable moments. Arman Tsarukyan headlined that show with a victory over Dan Hooker, while Ian Machado Garry used the occasion to cement a welterweight title shot by defeating former champion Belal Muhammad. Flyweight standout Kyoji Horiguchi also made his return on that card, and highly-rated prospect Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev made his UFC debut.

Qatar is the third Middle Eastern nation to host a UFC event, joining the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The UAE has been the most active of the three, having staged several high-profile numbered events over the years.

As of the announcement, no bouts have been officially confirmed for the November 21 lineup.

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