UAE Warriors 71 will take place on May 9 and features a lightweight title fight headliner. Martun Mezhlumyan will face Vladislav Rudnev for the championship. The card includes several additional matchups: Bruno Machado vs Bakhtiyar Orazgeldiyev, Ullubiy Amirzkhanov vs Bruno Rocha, Zhores Dea vs Sergo Aleksanyan, Muhammad Said vs Luis Enrique da Silva, Aslanhan Akhmedov vs Sun Li, and Fabiolo Pidroni vs Anna Safeeva. The event continues the UAE Warriors promotion's schedule in the Middle East region.
UAE Warriors 71 has been officially announced for May 9, headlined by a lightweight championship bout between Martun Mezhlumyan and Vladislav Rudnev.
The regional promotion, which runs a consistent schedule of events across the Middle East, will feature the title fight as its main event alongside a full supporting card of matchups spanning multiple weight classes.
The announced undercard includes Bruno Machado taking on Bakhtiyar Orazgeldiyev, Ullubiy Amirzkhanov squaring off with Bruno Rocha, and Zhores Dea meeting Sergo Aleksanyan. Muhammad Said is booked to face Luis Enrique da Silva, while Aslanhan Akhmedov battles Sun Li and Fabiolo Pidroni takes on Anna Safeeva.
Why it matters
- The lightweight title fight between Mezhlumyan and Rudnev gives UAE Warriors 71 a clear focal point and raises the stakes for both competitors on the regional scene.
- UAE Warriors continues to serve as a meaningful platform for fighters looking to build records and attract attention from larger promotions.
- The depth of the card across several divisions suggests a well-rounded event for regional MMA fans and talent scouts alike.
