Mehdi Saadi edged Mohammad Yahya on a split decision in Dubai to headline PFL MENA 9. Ylies Djiroun stole the co-main with a first-round TKO of unbeaten Salah Eddine Hamli, while Hamza Kooheji, Ahmed El Sisy, Basel Shalaan, Saher Qasmieh and Ahmed Albrahim also picked up wins.
MAIN EVENT1 bout
| Weight | Red Corner | Result | Method | R | Time | Blue Corner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1Featherweight | Mohammad Yahya | ← def. | Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 | Mehdi Saadi |
MAIN CARD3 bouts
| Weight | Red Corner | Result | Method | R | Time | Blue Corner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2Lightweight | Salah Eddine Hamli | ← def. | KO/TKO | 1 | 4:20 | Ylies Djiroun |
| #3Featherweight | Hamza Kooheji | def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Taha Bendaoud |
| #4Lightweight | Ahmed El Sisy | def. | Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 | Harda Karim |
PRELIMS3 bouts
| Weight | Red Corner | Result | Method | R | Time | Blue Corner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5Lightweight | Abdullah Saleem | ← def. | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Basel Shalaan |
| #6Flyweight | Hamad Marhoon | ← def. | Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 | Saher Qasmieh |
| #7Welterweight | Ahmed Albrahim | def. | KO/TKO | 3 | 2:47 | Khaled Mahmoud |
Saadi took the nod after 15 minutes of striking, picking apart Yahya's lead leg before earning scores of 30-27, 27-30, 29-28. He moves on to face Hamza Kooheji in the featherweight semifinals.
Djiroun handed Hamli his first career loss with body shots and ground-and-pound at 4:20 of round one. On the prelims, Ahmed Albrahim closed the welterweight bout with strikes at 2:47 of round three. The Mohammad Fahmi vs. Assem Ghanem and Georges Eid vs. Hussein Fakher bouts were both pulled — Ghanem withdrew injured, and Eid/Fakher both missed weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does PFL MENA 9: Pride of Arabia start?
PFL MENA 9: Pride of Arabia starts on Sun, May 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC.
Where is PFL MENA 9: Pride of Arabia?
PFL MENA 9: Pride of Arabia takes place at Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
What fights are on the PFL MENA 9: Pride of Arabia card?
Main Event: Mohammad Yahya vs. Mehdi Saadi. Lightweight: Salah Eddine Hamli vs. Ylies Djiroun. Featherweight: Hamza Kooheji vs. Taha Bendaoud. Lightweight: Ahmed El Sisy vs. Harda Karim.
