The PFL is set to host an exciting day of fights at The Green Halls in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as they present their second MENA event of the year, PFL MENA 2. This main card features a lineup of some of the world’s top competitors. The event’s highlight will see Omar El Dafrawy, the champion of the 2024 World Championships, go up against Daniele Miceli, while rising stars Mohammad Alaqraa and Omar Hussein compete in the penultimate fight of the night.
PFL MENA 2 Main Event
El Dafrawy, who captured the championship title last November with a knockout victory over Alaqraa, is now targeting a second title in the 170-pound tournament. He aims to deliver another impressive performance as he headlines PFL MENA 2.
Italian fighter Miceli emerged as a strong contender at the PFL Europe: 2024 Championships, reaching the finals before being submitted in the first round by Florim Zendeli. Now, he’s preparing to seize a fresh opportunity at PFL success, eager for a remarkable win in his 2025 main event debut.
PFL MENA 2 Co-Main Event
Omar Hussein, representing the acclaimed Team Alpha Male, enters this matchup on a two-fight winning streak after a defeat in late 2023. He aims to secure three consecutive wins at PFL MENA 2, challenging the accomplished Alaqraa to reach the welterweight semi-finals.
Alaqraa is determined to bounce back from his first career loss in his previous Smart Cage match. With aspirations of returning to championship contention, this American Kickboxing Academy product is focused on showcasing an unforgettable performance at PFL MENA 2.
More Bouts On the Main Card
The PFL MENA 2 main card will also include an additional nine fights, featuring competitors across bantamweight and welterweight divisions. Additionally, there will be an amateur fight showcase at 160 pounds between Abdulaziz bin Moammar and Hassan Ahmed Mohamed.
PFL MENA 2 (2025) Predictions and Staff Picks
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