Here’s all you need to know about the 2025 PFL MENA 2 happening in Riyadh
The high-stakes tournament is set to take place at the Green Halls tonight (Friday July 4)…
It’s fight night for the Professional Fighters League’s (PFL) second major MENA show of 2025. Are you ready to catch all the intense MMA action and nail-biting moments?
Taking place on Friday July 4 at the Green Halls in Riyadh, the PFL MENA 2 event features 12 high-energy MMA bouts showcasing top fighters, from leading international talent to emerging regional stars and homegrown Saudi heroes.
Get ready for a showdown inside the SmartCage
The night kicks off with Riyadh’s very own Abdulaziz Bin Moammar facing Egypt’s Hassan Ahmed in an amateur catchweight showcase bout.
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Local favourite Hattan Alsaif returns to the SmartCage for what is expected to be another thrilling amateur showcase. The emerging Saudi talent faces her toughest opponent yet in Nour Al Fliti, a three-time Lebanese MMA champion and IMMAF Asian Championship silver medallist.
In a highly anticipated bantamweight quarterfinal bout, Algeria’s Mokthar “Le Kabyle” Benkaci will face Lebanon’s Marcel Adur. Both fighters are known for their explosive striking and finishing capability, making this clash a strong contender for the most exciting fight of the night.
The co-main event features a pivotal welterweight tournament clash between Kuwait’s Mohammad Alaqraa and Palestine’s Omar “187” Hussein. Alaqraa, a 2024 PFL MENA finalist and the current division leader, is seeking redemption after suffering the first loss of his professional career in last year’s finals. Hussein, a former PFL Europe standout, aims to hand Alaqraa a second defeat and make a strong statement on the Middle Eastern MMA scene.
Taking top billing in PFL MENA 2, welterweight king Omar “God First” El Dafrawy returns to Saudi Arabia, where he secured his 2024 title. Facing his toughest challenge yet, Dafrawy will step back into the SmartCage to face 2024 PFL Europe Welterweight finalist Daniele “The Cyborg” Miceli in a high-profile showcase match.
It’s all locked in. So, who do you think will be crowned the absolute best?
Here’s the full fight card for 2025 PFL MENA 2
Welterweight Showcase Bout: Omar El Dafrawy (13-5-0) vs. Daniele Miceli (13-6-0)
Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Omar Hussein (11-6-0) vs. Mohammad Alaqraa (7-1-0)
Atomweight Showcase Amateur Bout: Hattan Alsaif (AM 3-0-0) vs. Nour Al Fliti (AM 1-1-0)
Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Mohamed Zarey (9-1-0) vs. Ayman Galal (4-1-0)
Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Xavier Alaoui (15-6-0) vs. Ziad Ayman (6-1-0)
Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Mokhtar Benkaci (24-9-0) vs. Marcel Adur (19-7-0)
Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Badreddine Diani (8-3-0) vs. Ahmed Abdelbast Darwish (4-0-0)
Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Rostem Akman (7-4-0) vs. Amir Fazli (6-3-0)
Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Nawras Abzakh (12-6-0) vs. Ali Yazbeck (5-0-1)
Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Elias Boudegzdame (19-9-0) vs. Mehdi Saadi (6-2-0)
Lightweight Showcase Bout: Abdelrahman Alhyasat (5-0-0) vs. Anthony Zeidan (5-2-0)
Catchweight 160LB Showcase Amateur Bout: Abdulaziz Bin Moammar (AM 1-0-0) vs. Hassan Ahmed (AM 3-1-0)
How to watch the PFL MENA 2?
Tickets are still available via the WeBook platform, with prices starting at SAR30. Prefer to stay in the comfort of your own home? PFL fans can also watch on the STARZPLAY app in the MENA region.
What: 2025 PFL MENA 2
When: Friday July 4
Location: Green Halls, Riyadh
Timings: Gates open at 6pm. The first fight starts at 7pm.
Cost: From SAR30. Book your tickets here.
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