Jiri Prochazka vs. Navajo Stirling, 8 other fights official for UFC Qatar

The UFC has officially announced a light heavyweight showdown between former champion Jiri Prochazka and undefeated Navajo Stirling as the main event of UFC Qatar on November 21 in Doha. The card also features former bantamweight titleholder Aljamain Sterling facing featherweight prospect Kevin Vallejos, plus a lightweight clash between Brian Ortega and Dan Hooker.

Prochazka (32-6-1) seeks redemption after a first-round knockout loss to Carlos Ulberg in April, despite having injured his opponent during the bout. The Czech fighter remains unbeaten in non-title bouts since joining the promotion in 2020, with all his losses coming in championship fights against Ulberg and twice against Alex Pereira.

Stirling (11-0) brings an unblemished UFC record into the matchup, having won all six of his octagon outings. The Contender Series signee has been remarkably active in 2024, securing knockout victories over Bruno Lopes, Ion Cutelaba, and former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz.

Ortega makes his return after withdrawing from a recent bout with Renato Moicano due to a cut. Hooker enters on quick turnaround following a first-round knockout loss to Salahdine Parnasse earlier this month.