The Professional Fighters League returned to Saudi Arabia as PFL MENA Season 2 began with a statement night of fights in Jeddah. From rising stars to regional champions, the event showcased world-class competition and decisive victories.

With a mix of returning favorites and new names, PFL MENA 1 marked the start of the 2025 campaign. Fighters across the Lightweight and Featherweight divisions battled not just for wins but for spots in the coveted regional semifinals.

Mohammadseifi Grinds Out a Main Event Win to Advance
Lightweight champion Mohsen Mohammadseifi continued his dominance with a methodical unanimous decision win over Egypt’s Ahmed El Sisy. Controlling the fight with relentless pressure and clean takedowns, the Iranian booked his spot in the next round.

Hamli Shines With Late Submission in Co-Main
Moroccan newcomer Salah Eddine Hamli faced adversity before turning the tide in Round 3. A slick rear-naked choke earned him the tap against Abbas Khan, thrilling fans with a comeback submission.

Featherweight Fireworks as Bendaoud, Reda, and Ghanem Advance
Taha Bendaoud wasted no time finishing Boualem Drissi via triangle choke just two minutes into the fight. Islam Reda and Assem Ghanem also punched tickets to the semis with dominant ground-based performances.

Basahel Wins Big in Saudi Debut, Fahmi and Tairi Dominate
Saudi Arabia’s Malik Basahel exploded in his pro debut with a TKO win after a flying knee and ground strikes. Meanwhile, Mohammad Fahmi submitted Georges Eid with an Anaconda choke, and Souhil Tairi followed with a second-round stoppage.

Ahmed Makki Retires on a High With Emotional Submission
Saudi pioneer Ahmed Makki ended his MMA career with a win, submitting Egypt’s Hasham Elnamer via heel hook in the third round. The crowd roared as Makki left his gloves in the cage in a fitting farewell.

Almudhaf Remains Undefeated With Split Decision Win
Kuwait’s Eman Almudhaf edged Brazil’s Shamara Braga in a close women’s Featherweight bout. A strong final two rounds sealed her undefeated record and built momentum for future bouts.

Al Moammar Opens the Show With Strong Amateur Performance
In a preliminary showcase, Saudi Arabia’s Abdulaziz Al Moammar defeated Fares Hamdani by unanimous decision. The amateur bout opened the night with high energy and solid fundamentals.

Late Cancellation Shuffles Tournament Landscape
Featherweight favorite Izzeddine Al Derbani was ruled medically unfit to compete against Yanis Ghemmouri. The cancellation may impact semifinal pairings as PFL MENA looks ahead to its next card.

FULL PFL MENA 1: JEDDAH RESULTS

• Mohsen Mohammadseifi def. Ahmed El Sisy by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

• Salah Eddine Hamli def. Abbas Khan by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 2:05 of Round 3

• Taha Bendaoud def. Boualem Drissi by Submission (Triangle Choke) at 2:07 of Round 1

• Malik Basahel def. Mountasser Boutouta by TKO (Strikes) at 2:32 of Round 2

• Assem Ghanem def. Hussein Salem by Unanimous Decision (30-25, 30-26, 30-25)

• Islam Reda def. Akram Nasri by TKO (Strikes) at 4:33 of Round 3

• Mohammad Fahmi def. Georges Eid by Submission (Anaconda Choke) at 3:12 of Round 1

• Ahmed Makki def. Hasham Elnamer by Submission (Heel Hook) at 2:03 of Round 3

• Souhil Tairi def. Abdullah Saleem by TKO (Strikes) at 3:20 of Round 2

• Eman Almudhaf def. Shamara Braga by Split Decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

• Abdulaziz Al Moammar def. Fares Hamdani by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)