After successfully hosting the annual November showdown at Madison Square Garden in New York, Dana White & Co. are now getting ready to close out the year with UFC Fight Night 265, the promotion’s final international event of 2025. Coming up on November 22, the UFC will take over the Middle East, hosting the card at the Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena in Al Rayyan, Qatar, marking its debut in the country and wrapping up the year’s remaining business. On top of that, the main event features Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker, with Tsarukyan aiming to reclaim a spot in title contention.

What makes this event even bigger is that the UFC only has two more events left under its ESPN broadcasting deal for the year after Qatar. All in all, UFC Fight Night 265 will mark the 28th fight night of 2025, delivering a mix of high-stakes action and a nostalgic atmosphere for fans. Meanwhile, the UFC has already finalized the broadcasting and commentary teams for the event.

Inside the UFC Qatar broadcast: analysts, commentators, and debut coverage details

With the upcoming UFC event in Qatar, the country will become the third in the region to host a UFC fight, following the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Although there were initial rumors that the event might take place back in May, it’s finally happening in November, and fans now only have a few days to wait. To kick things off, Karyn Bryant will anchor the analyst desk and also host the event. Joining her will be UFC welterweight veteran Michael Chiesa, serving as a desk analyst.

Then, on the post-fight show, UFC veteran Paul Felder will provide expert analysis, while Michael Bisping will lead commentary alongside the cageside team, with Jon Anik at the helm. In addition, the broadcast will also feature British MMA legend Michael Bisping and Paul Felder during live coverage. Meanwhile, UFC correspondent and roving reporter Charissa Arnott will handle pre- and post-fight interviews backstage, offering real-time updates throughout the event.

And of course, the iconic Bruce Buffer will step into the cage to introduce the fighters before each bout and announce the official results, making sure the UFC Qatar broadcast delivers all the signature elements fans have come to expect. The UFC Qatar card will be available to stream on ESPN+ in the U.S., with the prelims starting at 10 a.m. ET and the main card set to begin at 1 p.m. ET. While this schedule may create some time differences for U.S. viewers, for UFC CEO Dana White, it’s just another step in taking UFC “all over the world.” And with plenty more events still ahead, fans have plenty to look forward to.

Why Qatar holds special meaning for Arman Tsarukyan before UFC Qatar

The upcoming UFC Qatar debut will also see fans witness former title challengerArman Tsarukyan return to action. The Russian-Armenian standout has been inactive for over a year but was set to make his comeback in January at UFC 311 for the lightweight title. A weight miss forced him to withdraw from that event, and now he must climb the rankings again. His next challenge comes at UFC Qatar, where he will face Dan Hooker in a title eliminator bout.

The #2-ranked lightweight won’t just be entering the Gulf nation under the pressure of expectations; this fight carries a deeper personal significance. For the first time in six years, his father will be in attendance to watch him compete. With UFC hosting its first-ever event in Qatar, travel is easier for fans from Russia and Armenia, allowing more of Tsarukyan’s supporters to be present.

For Tsarukyan, this means a full corner of familiar faces cheering him on. As he recently shared on The Ariel Helwani Show, “Yeah, this time, a lot of people come to Qatar. They don’t need a visa. So, this time we’re going to have a bunch of people from Russia, from Armenia. So, I’m going to have a big team… The best thing, my father can come and watch my fight. This is the best thing,” and added, “6 years ago, 2019, so he’s super excited to come and watch my fight.”

With UFC Qatar just around the corner, what are your predictions for the event? And where would you like to see the UFC hold its next card? Share your thoughts below.