Qatar and the UFC have come to a deal to bring the MMA behemoth to a new area of the Middle East.

The deal comes in the form of a no doubt stacked Fight Night event, in a similar vein to those we’ve seen in the region of Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi.

For UFC president Dana White, Qatar is a natural progression, particularly considering the infrastructure already to be found there.

“I’ve always said we’re going to take UFC all over the world—and Qatar is the next stop,” White said in a press release. “They already hosted the World Cup and Formula 1, and now we’re bringing a UFC Fight Night there for the first time. Our fights in the Middle East are always incredible so I can’t wait to get out there.”

As for Qatar, the move continues the country’s push into the global sports, particularly following arguably the most successful world cup of all time.

“This collaboration marks a significant step that reflects our continued commitment to positioning Qatar as a leading global destination for major sporting events,” Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar said. “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 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 and visitors from all around the world to Doha this November for an exceptional experience that highlights our capabilities and strengthens our international partnerships.”