PFL MENA 9 - Pride of Arabia in Dubai 2026

PFL MENA 9 – Pride of Arabia arrives in Dubai for the first time with a high-energy night of mixed martial arts action at Coca-Cola Arena on May 24, launching the 2026 season with top fighters from 11 nations competing in the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions for a shot at the championship and a $100,000 prize. Headlining the event, UAE pioneer Mohammad Yahya returns to fight on home soil, while Salah Eddine Hamli, the 2025 PFL MENA Lightweight Champion, steps into the co-main event aiming to set the tone for the new season. The card also features Hamza Kooheji making his PFL MENA debut, Zamzam Al Hammadi marking her first professional fight in the UAE, and Saudi prospect Ahmed Albrahim entering the cage for his professional debut, promising an exciting showcase of rising stars and elite MMA talent from across the region.