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Abdullah Al-Qahtani puts on overwhelming striking display en route to playoff spot

May 10, 2024

The first-ever Saudi Arabian talent to be signed to the PFL, Abdullah Al-Qahtani is all about bringing aggression and violence into his fights. Al-Qahtani trained in wrestling and Muay Thai when he was younger, with Al-Qahtani going on to win mult...

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PFL sets tone with Successful Saudi Showcase

March 13, 2024

In late February, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) achieved several milestones as it introduced its mixed martial arts (MMA) events to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the first time.   PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions - which was...

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Saudi’s inaugural pro MMA event ‘PFL vs Bellator Champs’ makes its mark

March 6, 2024

On February 24, Saudi Arabia held its inaugural international pro MMA event in Riyadh, adding to the country’s program of mega boxing shows and furthering its reputation as the new Las Vegas for combat sports.   Promoter, Professiona...

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‘Champs versus Champs’

March 4, 2024

The Professional Fighters League headed to Saudi Arabia to fight for its place in mixed martial arts and to further showcase the Middle East as a growing hub for combat sports.   Saudi Arabia’s emerging status as the new capital for...

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Saudi Arabia's Hattan Al Saif wants to be 'the greatest' after finding true calling in MMA

February 29, 2024

First Saudi female to sign with lead promotion talks candidly about her battles with depression and how she is determined to make a name for herself in PFL   On first impression, Hattan Al Saif does not strike you as a majorly talent...

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Mike Tyson: 'I would not bet against' Professional Fighters League

February 26, 2024

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is boosting its global presence with the debut of its second international league.   The five-year-old league touted that PFL MENA will become the preeminent MMA league in the Middle East when i...

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Saudi Arabia Has Become The Fight Capital Of The World

February 21, 2024

Las Vegas has been the fight capital of the world for decades. It seems almost crazy to look at any other place as the destination spot for fighters, fans, and the promoters who push the events.   Over the past two years, it's become...

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Biaggio Walsh, Muhammad Ali’s grandson ‘grateful, excited’ to fight in Saudi

February 19, 2024

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Biaggio Walsh, the grandson of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, is grateful and excited to be a part of Saudi Arabia’s journey to become a global destination for sports, the athlete told Al Arabiya English in an exclu...

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In conversation with Hattan Alsaif, the Saudi woman making MMA history

February 15, 2024

The Saudi mixed martial artist, who has just signed for the PFL, shares the pain she’s faced in her life and how she found her calling in MMA.   In late January, Hattan Alsaif became the first female fighter from Saudi Arabia to sign...

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Saudi-born Hattan Alsaif signs with PFL in historic deal

January 30, 2024

Professional Fighters League (PFL) has penned a deal with Saudi Arabian-born fighter Hattan Alsaif, making her the first female athlete from the country to sign with a major global MMA promotion, officials told ESPN on Monday.   Alsa...

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