Jiri Prochazka (32-6-1) will return against unbeaten contender Navajo Stirling (11-0) in the main event of UFC Qatar on November 21.
The former UFC light heavyweight champion has been out of action since suffering a first-round knockout loss to Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327 in April.
Prochazka recently revealed he had started training camp for his return.
âRight on the spot, lets start the camp,â Prochazka wrote.
Stirling enters the matchup unbeaten and has continued climbing the light heavyweight division with knockout wins over Bruno Lopes, Ion Cutelaba and Jan Blachowicz in 2026.
The fight will headline the UFCâs November 21 card at ABHA Arena in Doha, Qatar. The card also includes Aljamain Sterling vs. Kevin Vallejos and Dan Hooker vs. Brian Ortega.
Prochazka will look to rebound from the Ulberg loss and work his way back toward another light heavyweight title opportunity.