The event, set to take place at the ABHA Arena in Al Rayyan, Doha, will be headlined by a light heavyweight clash between former champion Jiří Procházka and undefeated prospect Navajo Stirling.
Main Event: Procházka vs. Stirling
Jiří Procházka, a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, will look to re-establish his claim for the title against the formidable Navajo Stirling. Procházka has been a prominent figure in the division, known for his aggressive fighting style.
Navajo Stirling enters this main event bout with a flawless UFC record of 6-0-0. He stands at 6 feet, 4 inches tall with a 79-inch reach, fighting from an Orthodox stance. Stirling, who was 28 years old at the time of his last fight, has quickly ascended the light heavyweight ranks, currently holding the #5 official UFC ranking in the division. His impressive run includes a five-fight UFC win streak before his most recent outing, extending it to six consecutive victories within the promotion.
Stirling's recent performances highlight his finishing ability. In August 2026, he secured a significant victory against former champion Jan Blachowicz, winning by KO/TKO due to punches in the first round at 2:56. The pre-fight market had him favored at 77% to win that bout. Prior to that, in June 2026, he defeated Ion Cutelaba by KO/TKO with punches in the second round at 3:23. His knockout streak began in March 2026, when he stopped Bruno Lopes by KO/TKO with punches in the second round at 4:05. Before these finishes, Stirling demonstrated his well-rounded skills by winning unanimous decisions against Rodolfo Bellato in September 2025 and Ivan Erslan in May 2025.
Stacked Undercard Features Notables
Beyond the main event, UFC Qatar is expected to feature a robust lineup of fights. Among the announced bouts, former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling is slated to compete against Kevin Vallejos in a featherweight contest.
Dan Hooker is also set to return to the Octagon, facing Brian Ortega in a lightweight matchup. Other confirmed fights include Amir Albazi against Alessandro Costa in a flyweight bout, and Shamil Gaziev taking on Tallison Teixeira in the heavyweight division.
A reported correction has emerged regarding one of the welterweight matchups. While initially announced with Akbar Abdullaev, Jake Matthews is now expected to face Tahir Abdullayev. This adjustment was noted by outlets covering the event, with some sources indicating an initial error in the UFC's social media announcement.
The UFC Qatar event marks the promotion's second visit to the country, building on the success of its previous Fight Night in November 2025. Tickets for the November 21 card are scheduled to go on sale in October.
By the numbers
| Fighter | UFC record | Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Navajo Stirling | 6-0-0 | Light Heavyweight #5 |
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