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Anticipated clashes and endless excitement as the date of the final decision of the Professional Fighters League for the Middle East and North Africa region approaches on September 20
Abdullah Al-Qahtani faces Abdulrahman Al-Hayasat in the featherweight semi-finals
Jarrah Al-Silawi meets Omar Al-Dafrawi in the co-main event of the middleweight semi-finals
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, August 28, 2024
The Professional Fighters League, the organization that organizes the fastest growing and most innovative sports league in the world, has announced the semi-finals scheduled to be held in the Middle East and North Africa region on September 20, at Boulevard City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The fighters in the third edition will compete in the bantamweight, featherweight, lightweight and middleweight categories to book their place in the advanced stages of the Professional Fighters League in the Middle East and North Africa region, as everyone seeks to achieve their upcoming victories in the semi-finals that will qualify them to move to the final and final stage. In the main event, Saudi Abdullah Al-Qahtani (9-1) will face Jordanian Abdulrahman Al-Hayasat (4-0) in the featherweight semi-finals. The co-main event will also witness the fight of Jordanian Jarrah Al-Silawi (20-6) against Egyptian Omar Al-Dafrawi (11-6) in the middleweight semi-final match. The competitions will be broadcast live in the Middle East and North Africa on MBC Action, Shahid and SSC channels. The semi-final matches are also scheduled to witness the confrontation of Algerian Suhail Al-Tahiri (7-4-1) with Iranian Mohsen Mohammed Al-Saifi (5-1) in the lightweight category, while Iraqi Ali Talib (10-1) will meet Jordanian Jalal Al-Dajjah (11-8) in the bantamweight category. “We are very excited for the semi-finals of the Pro Fighters League MENA,” said Jerome Mazet, General Manager of the Pro Fighters League MENA. “Fighters in the bantamweight, featherweight, lightweight and middleweight divisions will compete for a place in the finals and look to become the first champions in the MENA region. We are building stars here and we can’t wait to see who will make it to the final.” Full fight card for the third edition of the MENA Pro Fighters League:
Featherweight Semi-Finals:
Abdullah Al-Qahtani (9-1) vs. Abdulrahman Al-Hayasat (4-0)
Middleweight Semi-Finals:
Jarrah Al-Silawi (20-6) vs. Omar Al-Dafrawi (11-6)
Middleweight Semi-Finals:
Mohammed Al-Aqraa (6-0) vs. Badreddine Dayani (8-3)
Lightweight Semi-Finals:
Suhail Al-Tahiri (7-4-1) vs. Mohsen Mohammed Al-Sayfi (5-1)
Bantamweight Semi-Finals:
Ali Talib (10-1) vs. Jalal Al-Dajjah (11-8)
Featherweight Semi-Finals:
Islam Reda (11-1) vs. Marwan Balaguet (5-0)
Bantamweight Semi-Finals:
Elias Boudqezdam (19-8) vs. Rachid Al-Hazumi (14-3)
Lightweight Semi-Finals:
George Eid (9-4) vs Omar Al-Ruqi (4-0) **Omar Al-Ruqi replaces Abdullah Salim who failed a doping test in the competition.
Featherweight:
Adam Maskini (8-3) vs Yazeed Hassanein (3-1)
The MENA Championship at the MENA Studio, Boulevard City, Saudi Arabia, will be the third series in an exciting four-tournament sports season featuring the best fighters in the region and a pioneering initiative with SURJ. The rest of the inaugural season will take place across key markets in the Middle East and tickets are on sale now and can be booked via WeBook via xxx.
The Professional Fighters League is the only mixed martial arts organization that operates on a season-based format, with fighters competing in a league system during the season, and playoff bouts and championships held throughout the year. The Professional Fighters League has a global vision for the sport, with the MMA Champions League in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and more international leagues in development. The Professional Fighters League implements innovative technological systems through its smart cage, which supports fight analysis, instant betting, and AI scoring, providing viewers with a unique, next-generation experience.
The Professional Fighters League is broadcast live on ESPN/ESPN+ in the United States and in 150 countries with 20 premium media distribution partners.
About the Professional Fighting League
The Professional Fighters League is a global force in mixed martial arts and the fastest growing sports league in the world. The Pro Fighting League features five year-round fighting stages: the Pro Fighting League Season, Pro Fighting League Pay-Per-View, The Challenger Series, International Leagues, and Bellator. The Pro Fighting League was founded in 2018 with the backing of major investors including SRJ, Ares, Knighthead, Luxor Capital, Waverley Capital, Elysian Park Ventures, and several NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS team owners. Mixed martial arts is the most thriving sport of the decade with 650 million fans worldwide, the youngest audience by age group, and the largest global revenue generator.
About Sarj Sports Investments
Sarj Sports Investments is a sports investment powerhouse based in the Middle East and North Africa, developing global sports through innovative investments. It made its first investment in the Pro Fighting League in 2023, helping to attract elite fighters to the region. This investment led to the launch of a brand new league in the region, the Pro Fighting League
