The PFL returns to the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a stacked event headlined by Vadim Nemkov defending the Heavyweight Championship against No. 3 Sergei Bilostenniy. Below is everything you need to know about PFL Dubai, including the start time, how to watch, and the full card.
Nemkov enters this fight with a 20-2 record, 16 finishes, and won the PFL Heavyweight Championship against Renan Ferreira in his last fight. Since April 2016, Nemkov has gone on a 15-fight unbeaten streak. Bilostenniy, who is 15-4 with 11 finishes, has won two consecutive fights and also picked up a victory against Ferreira in his last bout. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Nemkov is a -410 favorite, with Bilostenniy being a +320 underdog,
The co-main event features a top-five Welterweight matchup between No. 4 Patrick Habirora and No. 5 Omar El Dafrawy. Habirora, 25, is one of the top prospects in MMA, with a 9-0 record and eight knockouts. In May, Habirora won the biggest fight of his career against former UFC Champion Benson Henderson. El Dafrawy, 16-6, is off to a 2-0 start in 2026 with wins over James Lake and Jonathan Piersma. Habirora is a -500 favorite, while El Dafrawy is a +380 underdog.
How to Watch PFL Dubai
The PFL Dubai card begins with the Prelims at 9:00 a.m. ET and continues with the Main Card at 1:00 p.m. ET on the ESPN App.
PFL Dubai Card
Main Card
Heavyweight Title Bout: Vadim Nemkov (c) (-410) vs. #3 Sergei Bilostenniy (+320)
Welterweight Bout: #4 Patrick Habirora (-500) vs. #5 Omar El Dafrawy (+380)
Heavyweight Bout: Oleg Popov (-258) vs. Pouya Rahmani (+210)
Bantamweight Bout: #4 Sergio Pettis (-162) vs. Joji Goto (+136)
Bantamweight Bout: Lewis McGrillen (-395) vs. Nawras Abzakh (+310)
Prelims
Lightweight Bout: Shem Rock (+170) vs. Connor Hughes (-205)
Welterweight Bout: Saygid Izagakhmaev (-238) vs. David Martinez (+195)
Lightweight Bout: Alexei Pergande (-198) vs. Akhmed Magomedov (+164)
Featherweight Bout: #10 Khasan Magomedsharipov (-250) vs. #7 Adam Borics (+205)
Heavyweight Bout: #2 Denis Goltsov (-395) vs. #5 Maxwell Djantou Nana (+310)
Welterweight Bout: #7 Ernesto Rodriguez (-130) vs. Rhys McKee (+110)
Light Heavyweight Bout: Khabib Nabiev (-700) vs. Styve Ngono (+500)
Women’s Strawweight Bout: Aleksandra Savicheva (+200) vs. Jacinta Austin (-245)
PFL Dubai FAQ
When is PFL Dubai?
PFL Dubai takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
What time does PFL Dubai start?
PFL Dubai begins at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET with the Prelims and concludes at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET with the Main Card.
How can I watch PFL Dubai?
Fans can watch the PFL Dubai card on the ESPN App.
Where is tonight’s PFL event taking place?
Saturday’s PFL card will be held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
What fights are on the PFL Dubai card?
The card includes Vadim Nemkov vs. Sergei Bilostenniy, Patrick Habirora vs. Omar El Dafrawy, and Oleg Popov vs. Pouya Rahmani.
