Mohammad Yahya

MOHAMMAD YAHYA

"The UAE Warrior"

0-30% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Organization

UFC
ARE

Nationality

United Arab Emirates

Birth

23/05/1994 (32)

Birthplace

London

United Kingdom

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Height

175 cm (5'9")

Biography

Mohammad Yahya is a professional mixed martial artist who made history as the first Emirati fighter to compete in the UFC. A former UAE Warriors lightweight champion, he is recognized as a pioneer for MMA in the Middle East and is known for his aggressive striking style.

Fight history (3)

Loss
vs Steven NguyenTKO (eye injury) (R2)UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder — 26/07/2025
Loss
vs Kaue FernandesKO/TKO (Punches) (R1)UFC Fight Night August 03 2024 — 03/08/2024
Loss
vs Trevor PeekDecision - Unanimous (R3)UFC 294 — 21/10/2023

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