The prelims started with back-to-back decisions, but then the pace picked up in a big way, and nine of the next 12 fights had stoppages – making the competition for bonus money a tough call.

The thrill of victory and agony of defeat was seen in the aftermath of UFC Qatar from the winning and losing athletes.

Waldo Cortes-Acosta scored his second knockout in a matter of weeks when he stepped in on short-notice to meet Shamil Gaziev at UFC Qatar.

What makes his feat even more impressive, is that Cortes-Acosta had just fought two weeks prior, when he knocked out former PFL champion Ante Delija at UFC Fight Night 263 in Las Vegas. He also won a $50,000 bonus for his finish over Delija, where he had to battle adversity as he was badly poked in the eye prior to getting the finish.

UFC heavyweight Waldo Cortes-Acosta has some big goals following his win over Shamil Gaziev last weekend at UFC Qatar.

Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev made good om some lopsided pre-fight odds when he won his UFC debut in just 33 seconds.

On Episode 3,621, the fellas welcome in Jason Parillo, who recently coached Mackenzie Dern to the UFC women's flyweight title. They also looked back at the UFC's debut in Qatar and big wins for Arman Tsarukyan and Ian Machado Garry. They also discussed the combat sports news. Tune in!

Luke Riley defeats Bogdan Grad by KO at UFC Qatar, improving to 12-0 with a spectacular counter left hook in round two.

The first major highlight of UFC Qatar came courtesy of an incredible one-punch knockout from Ismail Naurdiev.

At UFC 322 on 15 November, Carlos Prates knocked out ex-champion Leon Edwards, and Michael Morales stopped contender Sean Brady. Those results gave way to the main event, in which Makhachev made his 170lb debut and dethroned Jack Della Maddalena.

You only get one Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut! Six rookies stepped into “The Maroons” yesterday (Sat., Nov. 22, 2025) at UFC Qatar, which took place inside ABHA Arena in Doha, Qatar. UFC’s newest batch of talent went an even 3-3.