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The PFL MENA season opener, 'Pride of Arabia,' will take place on May 24 in Dubai despite regional unrest. The event features local fighter Mohammad Yahya making his PFL debut against Mehdi Saadi.
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Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced the PFL MENA season opener, “Pride of Arabia,” will be moving forward with its May 24 fight card, streaming live on Starzplay from inside Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Headlining the event will be local hero Mohammad “The UAE Warrior” Yahya (12-6) as he makes his PFL debut against Tunisia’s Mehdi Saadi (6-2) in a featherweight quarterfinal bout. In the co-main event, Morocco’s Salah “Supersalah” Eddine Hamli (11-0) faces Algeria’s Ylies “Broly” Djiroun (24-9) in a lightweight affair.
The card will also feature the highly-anticipated debut of rising Emirati MMA star Zamzam Al Hammadi.
“Dubai is a key market for PFL MENA and a global hub for sport and entertainment, making it the ideal stage for our 2026 season opener, aptly titled ‘Pride of Arabia,’” said Jerome Mazet, General Manager of PFL MENA. “Dubai has consistently shown its passion for MMA, and we are excited to bring local stars like Mohammad Yahya and Zamzam Al Hammadi to perform in front of a home crowd.”
Complete PFL MENA: “Pride of Arabia” fight card below.
Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal Main Event: Mohammad Yahya (12-6) vs. Mehdi Saadi (6-2)
Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal Co-Main Event: Salah Eddine Hamli (11-0) vs. Ylies Djiroun (24-9)
Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Hamza Kooheji (14-4) vs. Taha Bendaoud (5-1)
Women’s Strawweight Amateur Showcase Bout: Zamzam Al Hammadi (2-0 AM) vs. TBD
Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Mohammad Fahmi (6-1) vs. Assem Ghanem (7-0)
Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Ahmed El Sisy (7-2, 1 NC) vs. Harda Karim (5-2)
Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Georges Eid (11-6, 1 NC) vs. Hussein Fakher (7-4)
Lightweight Showcase Alternate Bout: Abdullah Saleem (5-1, 1 NC) vs. Basel Shalaan (6-1)
Flyweight Showcase Bout: Hamad Marhoon (1-0) vs. Saher Qasmieh (2-0)
Welterweight Showcase Bout: Ahmed Albrahim (4-1 AM) vs. Khaled Mahmoud (1-1 AM)
Featherweight Amateur Showcase Bout: Butti Suwaid Alameri (8-4 AM) vs. TBD
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The PFL MENA 'Pride of Arabia' event is scheduled for May 24 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE.
The main fighters include Mohammad Yahya, who will face Mehdi Saadi, and Salah Hamli, who will compete against Ylies Djiroun.
The fight card will be streamed live on Starzplay.
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