RIYADH: The Arena played host to an action-packed “Champions Collide” fight night on Sept. 27, where Saudi fighter Hattan Alsaif announced she will turn professional after a flawless 4-0 amateur career.
The night also saw dramatic the Professional Fighters League in the Middle East and North Africa (PFL MENA) semifinal clashes, highlight finishes, and the 2025 finals picture take shape.
The main event featured Mohammad Alaqraa (9-1) facing Ayman Galal (4-2) in a welterweight semifinal. The fight ended in spectacular fashion after just 21 seconds when Alaqraa landed a crushing leg kick that stopped Galal.
Alaqraa told Arab News that he carefully studies his opponents. “I knew he’s gonna think I’m gonna grapple and shoot in the beginning,” he said.
“As a fighter, we try our best to prepare for the fight. We do our best to see how the fight could go, but by the end of the day, it’s all about God and he plans it.”
ضربة قاضية مدوية!
محمد الأقرع يطيح بأيمن جلال بفوز ساحق بالـKO ويتأهل إلى نهائي الولتر ويت!
ليلة تاريخية للبطل الكويتي. pic.twitter.com/3kLlQdsXSj
— PFL MENA (@PFLMENA) September 27, 2025
Alaqraa advanced to the Welterweight final, where he will meet Badreddine Diani.
Diani, who faced a judging controversy earlier in the night, was initially announced as the loser against Amir Fazli, but the result was corrected to confirm his split-decision victory. Diani will now challenge Alaqraa for the welterweight crown.
In the Lightweight semifinals, Salah Eddine Hamli submitted Souhil Tairi in the third round via arm-triangle choke. Hamli will face the undefeated Mohammad Fahmi (6-0), who opened the night by submduing Mohsen Mohammadseifi in the first round.
The Featherweight bracket also shaped up as Islam
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