Ismail Naurdiev scored the first finish of UFC Qatar when flatlined Ryan Loder with a perfect one-shot knockout.

Luke Riley left a lasting first impression in the UFC. After a slow start, Riley (12-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) found a way to close the show against Bogdan Grad in their featherweight matchup to close out the prelims of UFC Fight Night 265 at ABHA Arena in Doha, Qatar. Grad (15-4 MMA, 1-2 UFC) found himself looking up at the lights 30 seconds into Round 2.

Naurdiev (25-8) competed for the UFC from 2019-2020, going 2-2 as a welterweight before returning to the international scene and then being re-signed in 2024. Now set at 185 pounds, Naurdiev bounced back from a loss to Jun Yong Park to improve to 2-1 in his second UFC stint.

Ismail Naurdiev made it look easy earlier today (Sat., Nov. 22, 2025) at UFC Qatar LIVE on ESPN+ from inside the ABHA Arena in Doha, Qatar, putting a violent stop to former Ultimate Fighter winner Ryan Loder with a a brutal first-round knockout (punch).

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Rock is a close friend and teammate of fan favorite Paddy Pimblett, who cornered him on the night and helped to promote him in the build-up. He accepted a tough first draw for his debut as he faced Nurullo Aliev, who was undefeated with two UFC wins under his belt.

Waldo Cortes-Acosta scored his second knockout of the month after stepping in on extremely short-notice at UFC Qatar.