Mohammad Yahya prepares to headline PFL: Pride of Arabia

  • Emirati fighter Mohammad Yahya trains at TKMMAFIT Gym in Dubai as he prepares for his upcoming fight at PFL: Pride of Arabia on May 24, 2026. All photos Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Emirati fighter Mohammad Yahya trains at TKMMAFIT Gym in Dubai as he prepares for his upcoming fight at PFL: Pride of Arabia on May 24, 2026. All photos Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mohammad Yahya during a workout at TKMMAFIT in Dubai.
    Mohammad Yahya during a workout at TKMMAFIT in Dubai.
  • Mohammad Yahya will be making his PFL debut.
    Mohammad Yahya will be making his PFL debut.
  • Mohammad Yahya (12 wins, six losses) hopes to snap a three-fight losing streak against Mehdi Saadi.
    Mohammad Yahya (12 wins, six losses) hopes to snap a three-fight losing streak against Mehdi Saadi.
  • “Obviously, I'm very proud. I always wanted to fight at the Coca-Cola Arena, to fight in the biggest Arabian tournament right now. Really makes me feel proud to get this chance,” Mohammad Yahya told The National.
    “Obviously, I'm very proud. I always wanted to fight at the Coca-Cola Arena, to fight in the biggest Arabian tournament right now. Really makes me feel proud to get this chance,” Mohammad Yahya told The National.
  • Mohammad Yahya alongside his head coach, Azamat Gashimov. T
    Mohammad Yahya alongside his head coach, Azamat Gashimov. T
  • Mohammad Yahya says fans can expect to see "fireworks" when he faces Mehdi Saadi on May 24.
    Mohammad Yahya says fans can expect to see "fireworks" when he faces Mehdi Saadi on May 24.
  • Mohammad Yahya trains for his upcoming fight against Mehdi Saadi.
    Mohammad Yahya trains for his upcoming fight against Mehdi Saadi.
  • Mohammad Yahya signed with the Professional Fighters League in February and will face Tunisia's Mehdi Saadi, left, in a featherweight quarter-final bout at PFL: Pride of Arabia.
    Mohammad Yahya signed with the Professional Fighters League in February and will face Tunisia's Mehdi Saadi, left, in a featherweight quarter-final bout at PFL: Pride of Arabia.
  • Mohammad Yahya during a training session at TKMMAFIT in Dubai.
    Mohammad Yahya during a training session at TKMMAFIT in Dubai.