{"id":135233,"date":"2026-04-23T13:13:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=135233"},"modified":"2026-04-23T13:13:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:13:20","slug":"pfl-mena-kicks-off-2026-season-in-dubai-at-coca-cola-arena-on-may-24th-breaking-mma-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=135233","title":{"rendered":"PFL Mena Kicks Off 2026 Season in Dubai at Coca- Cola Arena on May 24th &#8211; Breaking MMA News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1545664804358300\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1545664804358300\" data-ad-slot=\"8616314829\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=135233\" rel=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=135233\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-135234 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PFL-3-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PFL-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PFL-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PFL-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PFL-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PFL-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced that PFL MENA: Pride of Arabia, the 2026 PFL MENA season opener will take place on May 24 (Sunday), live from Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n<p>The event will feature athletes representing eleven nations across the region, highlighting the depth and unity of mixed martial arts in the Middle East and North Africa. Tickets are on sale now via coca-cola-arena.com with an early bird discount valid for 7 days, ending on April 29.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Headlining the event, the UAE\u2019s Mohammad \u201cThe UAE Warrior\u201d Yahya (12-6) makes his PFL debut against Tunisia\u2019s Mehdi Saadi (6-2) in a Featherweight Quarterfinal bout. Yahya enters as one of the region\u2019s most established fighters and returns to compete on home soil in a key main event opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Saadi brings a balanced skill set and momentum into the match-up. Both fighters will look to secure a place in the next round of the PFL MENA Featherweight Tournament.<\/p>\n<p>In the co-main event, Morocco\u2019s Salah \u201cSupersalah\u201d Eddine Hamli (11-0) faces Algeria\u2019s Ylies \u201cBroly\u201d Djiroun (24-9) in a lightweight bout. Hamli enters the tournament undefeated following a dominant championship run last season, where he established himself as one of the region\u2019s top lightweight finishers. Djiroun, meanwhile, brings veteran experience and a well-rounded skill set, having competed across multiple international promotions.<\/p>\n<p>The card will also feature the highly-anticipated debut of rising Emirati MMA star Zamzam Al Hammadi. The 18-year old Al Hammadi signed with PFL MENA last year, bringing with her championships in MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDubai 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 \u2018Pride of Arabia,\u2019\u201d said Jerome Mazet, General Manager of PFL MENA. \u201cDubai 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. As the beating heart of sport and entertainment in the Arab world, Dubai offers a truly unique atmosphere, with athletes representing multiple nations, we know fans from across the region will be in the arena to support their own. There\u2019s no city that connects cultures, fans and fighters quite like Dubai.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>PFL MENA: Pride of Arabia Card<br \/>\nCoca-Cola Arena, Dubai, UAE<br \/>\nMay 24 | 5pm GST<br \/>\nStarzplay (MENA)<\/p>\n<p>Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal Main Event: Mohammad Yahya (12-6) vs. Mehdi Saadi (6-2)<br \/>\nLightweight Tournament Quarterfinal Co-Main Event: Salah Eddine Hamli (11-0) vs. Ylies Djiroun (24-9)<br \/>\nFeatherweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Hamza Kooheji (14-4) vs. Taha Bendaoud (5-1)<br \/>\nWomen\u2019s Strawweight Amateur Showcase Bout: Zamzam Al Hammadi (2-0 AM) vs. TBD<br \/>\nLightweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Mohammad Fahmi (6-1) vs. Assem Ghanem (7-0)<br \/>\nLightweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Ahmed El Sisy (7-2, 1 NC) vs. Harda Karim (5-2)<br \/>\nLightweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Georges Eid (11-6, 1 NC) vs. Hussein Fakher (7-4)<br \/>\nLightweight Showcase Alternate Bout: Abdullah Saleem (5-1, 1 NC) vs. Basel Shalaan (6-1)<br \/>\nFlyweight Showcase Bout: Hamad Marhoon (1-0) vs. Saher Qasmieh (2-0)<br \/>\nWelterweight Showcase Bout: Ahmed Albrahim (4-1 AM) vs. Khaled Mahmoud (1-1 AM)<br \/>\nFeatherweight Amateur Showcase Bout: Butti Suwaid Alameri (8-4 AM) vs. TBD<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pepe Serna 360 Conversation: Texas, Acting, Scarface, Miami Vice, Trump, Humanity, ICE &amp; 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