The official weigh-ins for PFL MENA: Riyadh have been completed, confirming the full lineup ahead of the upcoming mixed martial arts event at Boulevard Studios in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fighters across multiple divisions successfully made weight as they prepare to compete in tournament and showcase matchups featuring some of the region’s leading MMA talent.
The main event is officially confirmed, with Saudi Arabian fighter Hattan Alsaif set to make her professional debut against Algeria’s Dania Ouhachi in a Catchweight Showcase Main Event. Alsaif weighed in at 109.2 pounds, while Ouhachi recorded 109.8 pounds, clearing the way for the featured contest.
The event will also feature a highly anticipated Welterweight Tournament co-main event between Lebanon’s Hassan Shaaban and Jordan’s Hazem Kayyali. Shaaban successfully weighed in at 170 pounds, while Kayyali came in at 170.6 pounds ahead of their tournament matchup.
PFL MENA: Riyadh represents another step in the growth of the Professional Fighters League’s regional competition platform, providing fighters with an opportunity to compete for championship recognition while strengthening the organization’s presence in the Middle East.
Tournament Matchups Highlight Competitive Riyadh Card
The Riyadh event will include a mix of Featherweight and Welterweight Tournament bouts, along with showcase fights featuring athletes from across the region. The completed weigh-ins ensured that all scheduled matchups could move forward as planned.
The Welterweight division will feature several tournament contests, including Badreddine Diani against Yousef Adel, Wissame Akhmouch against Abdelkrim Zouad, and Omar Hussein against Ahmed Darwish. Each matchup will contribute to the ongoing tournament competition as fighters continue their pursuit of a PFL MENA championship.
The Featherweight division will also take center stage, with Shadi Kabani facing Ahmed Tarek and Elias Boudegzdame meeting Hussein Salem. Both divisions will showcase fighters looking to establish themselves within the regional tournament structure.
The event will begin with additional showcase contests, including a Flyweight Showcase Bout between Malik Basahel and Imad El Azami, as well as a Welterweight Showcase Bout featuring Rayan Atmani against Eslam Mostafa. The card will also include an Amateur Featherweight Showcase Bout between Saud Almolhem and Abdelhalim Elhoufy.
The complete PFL MENA: Riyadh fight card is scheduled to take place at Boulevard Studios in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the event set for Friday, July 10, at 5:00 PM AST.
The official fight lineup includes:
- Catchweight Showcase Main Event: Hattan Alsaif (109.2 lbs) vs. Dania Ouhachi (109.8 lbs)
- Welterweight Tournament Bout: Hassan Shaaban (170 lbs) vs. Hazem Kayyali (170.6 lbs)
- Flyweight Showcase Bout: Malik Basahel (125.6 lbs) vs. Imad El Azami (125.8 lbs)
- Welterweight Tournament Bout: Badreddine Diani (169.6 lbs) vs. Yousef Adel (170.2 lbs)
- Welterweight Tournament Bout: Wissame Akhmouch (170 lbs) vs. Abdelkrim Zouad (170.4 lbs)
- Featherweight Tournament Bout: Shadi Kabani (145.8 lbs) vs. Ahmed Tarek (145.8 lbs)
- Welterweight Tournament Bout: Omar Hussein (170.6 lbs) vs. Ahmed Darwish (170 lbs)
- Featherweight Tournament Bout: Elias Boudegzdame (145.6 lbs) vs. Hussein Salem (145.8 lbs)
- Welterweight Showcase Bout: Rayan Atmani (170 lbs) vs. Eslam Mostafa (167.6 lbs)
- Amateur Featherweight Showcase Bout: Saud Almolhem (145.2 lbs) vs. Abdelhalim Elhoufy (145.8 lbs)
With every fighter meeting the official weigh-in requirements, PFL MENA: Riyadh enters event day with a finalized card featuring competitive matchups across multiple weight classes. The event is expected to highlight emerging talent and continue the league’s efforts to expand professional MMA opportunities throughout the region.
