MMA · Welterweight
Mohamed Zarey
Ten wins, one loss, and five victories in a row. Mohamed Zarey fights under the name Kurdish Gorilla and is one round away from the biggest stage the PFL has to offer in his division.
The facts
| Record | MMA: 10-1 |
|---|---|
| Weight class | Welterweight |
| Roots | Sine (Sanandaj), Rojhilat |
| Based in | Norway |
| Promotions | PFL MENA |
Who he is
Mohamed Zarey comes from Sinê, in Rojhilat, and lives and trains in Norway. He fights at welterweight in the PFL, the league where fighters advance through a season rather than wait for a call (Kurdistan Chronicle, 2026).
On 4 July 2026 he beat Ayman Galal in the welterweight quarter finals in Riyadh. It was his fifth win in a row.
What the record shows
Our own count on the published record: ten wins against one loss, and a current streak of five. In a league format, a streak is worth more than in any other promotion, because the season decides who moves on.
Why he matters
Zarey belongs to a growing group: Kurdish fighters raised in the Nordic countries who came up through wrestling clubs and now compete internationally. The route from a Norwegian gym to a card in Riyadh did not exist a generation ago.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mohamed Zarey from?
He comes from Sinê in Rojhilat and lives in Norway (Kurdistan Chronicle, 2026).
What is Mohamed Zarey’s record?
Ten wins and one loss, with five straight victories going into the second half of 2026.
What is his nickname?
Kurdish Gorilla.
Which promotion does he fight for?
The PFL, in the welterweight division of the MENA season.
What was his last fight?
He beat Ayman Galal in the welterweight quarter finals in Riyadh on 4 July 2026.