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UFC, the world’s most recognised mixed martial arts organisation, will partner with Visit Qatar to organise their first-ever fight in Qatar on Saturday, November 22, announced organisers.

The action-packed Fight Night will be held at the Ali bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena.

“We’re going everywhere. We’ve been in Abu Dhabi for a long time and we’re starting to move around. Qatar is something we’ve been working on for a couple of years now, and we finally got something done,” said UFC CEO Dana White in New York City.

The fight will be a landmark event for regional fans of the sport. The debut UFC Fight Night Doha is expected to have a number of thrilling bouts, featuring the best in combat sports and live entertainment.

Qatar, known for hosting world-class sporting events, is thus set to add another feather to its cap. Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar said, “This collaboration marks a significant step that reflects our continued commitment to positioning Qatar as a leading global destination for major sporting events.

“The event forms part of a vibrant season of major activities, supported by ongoing infrastructure development and notable growth in the events and conferences sector. The inclusion of UFC, with its fanbase of over 700 million people worldwide, underscores this strategic direction and offers a unique platform to showcase Qatar’s sporting excellence and cultural richness.

“We look forward to welcoming the UFC community to Doha this November for an exceptional experience that highlights our capabilities and strengthens our international partnerships.”

While the fight card is yet to be announced, fans who want to be a part of history are encouraged to register their interest via this link so as to have a better chance of landing a ticket.

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