PFL Road To Dubai: Pouya Rahmani Born To Fight And Hungry To Become A Superstar Champion

Heavyweight prospect Pouya Rahmani joins Mike Pendleton on the On The Mic podcast to talk about his upcoming fight against Karl Williams at PFL Road To Dubai on February 7th! Rahmani is clear on his goal: to not only win but to become the PFL Heavyweight Champion in 2026 and defend his title. He shares the story of his long-awaited PFL debut, what it means to be with a promotion he calls family, and why his confidence is sky-high heading into the new season. Pouya also discusses his unique advantage fighting in Dubai, where he lives and coaches, and how his "born to fight" mentality means he always seeks the most exciting matchups. Tune in to hear why Pouya Rahmani is one of the brightest young stars ready to bring "new blood" and non-boring fights to the heavyweight division! Interview Highlights 0:41 - Being a part of the PFL 'family' 1:56 - Why Pouya's confidence is so high 2:34 - The journey to his PFL debut after multiple setbacks 4:32 - What he brings to the heavyweight division 5:03 - His prediction and goal for 2026: PFL Champion 5:36 - Fighting in Dubai and the power of the home crowd 9:10 - Scouting and breaking down his opponent, Karl Williams 13:10 - The true reason for fighting: "I have to fight with someone" Follow Mike Pendleton on social media for more fight interviews and analysis! Watch PFL Road to Dubai on February 7th on the ESPN app!