PFL MENA 3 Semifinal Matchups Announced: A Night of High-Stakes MMA in Riyadh

LockerRoom Team

31 Aug 2024

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has unveiled the highly anticipated semifinal matchups for PFL MENA 3. Set to take place live from the PFL MENA Studio in Boulevard City, Riyadh, the event promises an electrifying night of mixed martial arts action as fighters vie for a place in the PFL MENA Finals and the chance to become the inaugural PFL MENA Champions.

Main Event and Co-Main Event

In the main event, Saudi Arabia’s own Abdullah Al-Qahtani (9-1) will face off against Jordan’s undefeated Abdelrahman Alhyasat (4-0) in the Featherweight Semifinals. The bout promises to showcase some of the best talent in the region as Al-Qahtani looks to capitalize on his home advantage.

The co-main event features a Welterweight Semifinal bout between Jordanian standout and former two-division champion Jarrah Al-Selawe (20-6) and Egypt’s Omar El Dafrawy (11-6). Al-Selawe, a seasoned PFL veteran, will aim to continue his impressive run in the league against the resilient El Dafrawy.

Additional Semifinal Matchups

• Lightweight Division: Algeria’s Souhil Taïri (7-4-1) will take on Iran’s Mohsen Mohammadseifi (5-1) in a clash of rising stars.
• Bantamweight Division: Iraq’s Ali Taleb (10-1) faces Jordan’s Jalal Al Daaja (11-8) in a pivotal match-up that could determine the future of the division.

Complete Fight Card

The PFL MENA 3 fight card also includes several other exciting matchups:

• Featherweight Semifinal: Islam Reda (11-1) vs. Marouaune Bellagouit (5-0)
• Bantamweight Semifinal: Elias Boudegzdame (19-8) vs. Rachid El Hazoume (14-3)
• Lightweight Semifinal: Georges Eid (9-4, 1NC) vs. Omar Reguigui (4-0, 1NC)
  Note: Georges Eid will replace Abdullah Saleem, who did not pass the in-competition drug test.
• Alternate Featherweight Showcase: Adam Meskini (8-3) vs. Yazeed Hasanain (3-1)

Broadcast Information

PFL MENA 3 will air live in primetime on MBC Action, providing fans across the region with free-to-air coverage. The event will also be part of a broader broadcast schedule that includes PFL Global Season, PFL Europe, Bellator Champions Series, and PFL’s Pay-Per-View Superfight Division events.

Statement from PFL MENA

Jerome Mazet, General Manager of PFL MENA, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming event: “We’re very excited to be heading into the playoffs of the inaugural PFL MENA season. Fighters in the Bantamweight, Featherweight, Lightweight, and Welterweight Divisions are competing for a spot in the finals and are looking to become the first PFL MENA champions. We’re building stars here, and we can’t wait to see who makes it to the finale.”

Tickets and More Information

Tickets for PFL MENA 3 are now on sale and can be booked through WeBook. With high-stakes bouts and world-class talent on display, PFL MENA 3 is set to be a landmark event in the history of mixed martial arts in the region.