Riyadh: The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced the fight card for PFL MENA 2, set to take place on July 12th at The Green Halls in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event promises an electrifying night of MMA action with a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars.
Al-Silawi takes center stage
The spotlight of the night will shine on the welterweight main event, featuring a clash between seasoned PFL veteran Jarrah "The Jordanian Lion" Al-Silawi (19-6-0) and Iraq's rising star Bashar Thaer (7-2-0). Both fighters bring impressive records and fierce determination to the cage, ensuring an intense battle in the PFL's unique Playoff format.
Diverse matchups promise fireworks
The excitement doesn't stop with the main event. Fans can expect a variety of matchups throughout the evening, showcasing fighters from across the region. Lebanese fighter Josh Togo (13-5-0) takes on Iran's Mohsen Mohammadseifi (4-2-0) in a lightweight bout, while Saudi Arabia's Hattan Alsaif (1-0) returns to the PFL SmartCage in a women's atomweight amateur showcase bout.
PFL MENA and MBC action
The event will be broadcast live on MBC Action, ensuring fans across the Middle East and North Africa region won't miss a moment of the action. This partnership aligns with PFL's goal of providing a global platform for regional MMA talent.
Complete Fight Card Announced
The full fight card for PFL MENA 2 features a mix of professional bouts and showcase fights:
Welterweight Bout: Jarrah Al-Silawi (19-6-0) vs. Bashar Thaer (7-2-0)
Welterweight Bout: Badreddine Diani (7-3-0) vs. Amir Fazli (6-1-0)
Welterweight Bout: Mohammad Alaqraa (5-0-0) vs. Youcef Ouabbas (3-0-0)
Middleweight Showcase Bout: Mostafa Rashed Neda (8-3-0) vs. TBD
Lightweight Bout: Josh Togo (13-5-0) vs. Mohsen Mohammadseifi (4-2-0)
Lightweight Bout: Ahmed Amir (12-4-1) vs. Souhil Tahiri (6-4-1)
Welterweight Bout: Omar El Dafrawy (10-6-0) vs. Anthony Zeidan (5-1-0)
Women's Atomweight Amateur Showcase Bout: Hattan Alsaif (1-0) vs. Eman Baraka (1-0)
Lightweight Bout: Abdullah Saleem (5-0-0) vs. Omar Reguigui (4-0-0)
Welterweight Bout: Abbas Khan (6-2-0) vs. Georges Eid (8-4-0)
Flyweight Showcase Bout: Hadi Al-Hussaini (5-0-1) vs. Ziad Ayman Kareem (3-1-0)pen_spark