DUBAI: The “PFL MENA: Pride of Arabia” show is set to take over Coca-Cola Arena this weekend for two nights of world-class entertainment, live music, and elite cage action by fighters from across the Middle East and North Africa.
The event, held in collaboration with Dubai Sports Council and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, will have fighters representing 11 nations across the region for the 2026 season opener.
The weekend gets underway on Saturday with live performances by Arab icons Mohamed Ramadan and Bader Al-Shuaibi at the ceremonial weigh-in, in anticipation of the fights on Sunday.
Mohammad “The UAE Warrior” Yahya (12-6) will make his PFL debut on home soil against Tunisia’s Mehdi Saadi (6-2) in the featherweight tournament quarterfinal. A fighter who has competed at UFC level and is a former UAE Warriors Champion, Yahya is familiar with the spotlight.
“The pressure doesn’t really affect me. I’ve fought in many big events before, including main events. I’m just focused on my goal, and that’s winning this fight,” said Yahya. “I’m on point and I'm ready.”
