PFL shifts MENA Season 3 opener to Dubai

The Professional Fighters League relocated the 2026 MENA Season 3 opener from Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates, rescheduling from May 8 in Al Khobar to May 24 in Dubai and renaming the card Pride of Arabia, reflecting ongoing regional adjustments.The Professional Fighters League (PFL) MENA Season 3 card retains much of the planned lineup and adds amateur showcase bouts in Dubai. Branded as Pride of Arabia, the event introduces a new main event and a reshuffled order.The headline bout pairs UAE native Mohammad Yahya against Mehdi Saadi in a featherweight quarterfinal. PFL is dropping bantamweight to focus on featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight tournaments. The current lineup features multiple lightweight contests and an alternate fight, with fewer featherweight bouts than expected, and some amateur matchups listed with TBA opponents.