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- The Professional Fighters League will kick off second season in the region at the Onyx Arena on May 9
JEDDAH: The Professional Fighters League has announced that season two of PFL MENA will kick off at the Onyx Arena in Jeddah on Friday, May 9.
Following a successful debut in 2024, the second season aims to expand mixed martial arts in the Middle East by highlighting local talent and providing fighters a pathway to international success.
This season, PFL MENA will be partnering with Jeddah Season to elevate the sport of MMA in the Middle East.
The organization will also continue to promote Middle Eastern talent, with the inclusion of Jeddah-based fighters. This includes debutant Malik Basahel (21-3-1), and Ahmed Makki, who will be competing in his final professional bout.
“We’re very excited to be coming back for a second season and expanding our reach to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,” said Jerome Mazet, PFL MENA’s general manager.
“Jeddah is home to a number of amazing fighters and has a strong fanbase, so we’re excited and grateful to bring the sport of MMA back to this incredible city.”
He said last season “was a massive success” that elevated the sport and created “stars that represent the quality and level of Middle Eastern MMA.
“We cannot wait to put on even more amazing events and build even more stars this year.”
Tickets will be available from Tuesday, March 25.