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PFL Mena Russ in the semi -final with knockouts, reports and history in Riyadhpfl Mena Lights Riyadh: El Dafrawa, Alaqraa and ALSAIF explosive headline, when the semi -finals take shape
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8 months agoon
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Prime Minister MMA in the Middle East, PFL MenaHe roared in green rooms in Riyadh with a high rate with a high rate, decisive finishes and regional history creators. WITH Semi -final stains on the lineThe fighters left it all in a cage and gave a Saudi crowd a lot to support.
El Dafrawa steals the program in the main event
Omar The Dafrawa (14-5)A welterweight master in 2024, reminded the fans why he was wearing the crown, giving up Daniele Miceli (13-7, 1 NC) with polished A choke of a triangle Only 1:15 to the first round. Although Miceli landed with early removal, he quickly fell into the trap of El Dafrawa, tapping in front of a two -minute sign.
Alaqraa is developing with dominant performance
In the co-and-maan event, the finalist 2024 Mohammad Alaqraa (8-1) He returned to the form with pure 30-27 Unanimous decision to win Omar Hussein (11-7). Controlling the pace from beginning to end, Alaqraa’s well -rounded attack brought him a chance to buy back in the semi -finals, where he would face the growing Mohamed Reyy.
Made: Hattan Alsaif provides home fans
Saudi Trailblazer AlSAIF from the line (4-0 in the morning) continued to grow in amateur atomic ranks, stopping Nour Al Feliti (1-2 AM) By TKO in the second round. Standing an injury, caused by relentless knees and kicks, meant another milestone in the inspiring AlSAIF journey – and the development of MMA women in the region.
More semi -finalists appear in the divisions of welterweight and bantam scales
- Mohamed Reyy (10-1) impressed by your debut PFL with a unanimous winning decision Ayman Galalovercoming a challenging first round to dominate tardy. Now he will meet Alaqraa in the semi -final duel.
- Xavier Alaoui (16-6) he used it Tristar Gym wrestling pedigree to control and cut off Ziad Ayman (6-2) In their clash Bantamweight. Now it will face Islam Youssefwhich shocked the arena with a compact notation, Flying KO knee over Benyamin Ghahreman.
- Mokhtar Benkaci (25-9, 2 NC) He did not waste time, stopping Marcel Adur (19-8-1) with destructive Body Shot TKO Only 57 seconds to the opening round. Will meet Nawras Abzakhwho bathed Ali Yazbeck (5-1-1) With a cruel wave to get KO in the second round.
- Badreddine Diani (9-3) returned to the semi -finals with a composed victorious decision Ahmed Abdelbast Darwish (4-1) And now they collide in a heated rematch with Amir Fazli (7-3)who flat Rosta Akman In the second round with his right hand from Piekły.
Rising Star Alhyasat dominates in a delicate presentation
Abdelrahman Alhyasat (6-0) He opened the night with a statement, transfer to delicate and sending Anthony Zeidan (5-3) By Naked choke At 2:50 rounds 2. An invincible Jordanian remains one to watch.
When the dust settles in Riyadh, Semi -finals PFL Mena They are now ready with duels that promise fireworks. The depth of talents and rapid development in the entire region shows this PFL trace in the Middle East He is just starting to press his trail.
Next stop: semi -finals.
PFL Mena Riyadh – Results
Present a combination in welterweight:
Omar The Dafrawa (14-5) def. Daniele micelles (13-7, 1 NC) by reporting the first round (triangle choke) at 1:15
Valleries of the Tournament:
Mohammad Alaqraa (8-1) def. Omar Hussein (11-7) by way of a unanimous decision (30-27 × 3)
Atom WWWEIGHT AMATEUR SHOWCASE:
Hattan Alsaif (4-0 AM) def. Nour al fliti (1-2 AM) In the second round TKO at 2:24
Valleries of the Tournament:
Mohamed Reyy (10-1) def. Ayman Galal (4-2, 1 NC) according to a unanimous decision (29-28 × 3)
Bantamweight tournament department:
Xavier Alaoui (16-6) def. Ziad Ayman (6-2) According to a unanimous decision (30-27 × 3)
Bantamweight tournament department:
Mokhtar Benkaci (25-9, 2 NC) def. Marcel Adur (19-8-1) by the first round of TKO at 0:57
Valleries of the Tournament:
Badreddine Diani (9-3) def. Ahmed Abdelbast Darwish (4-1) According to a unanimous decision (29-28 × 3)
Valleries of the Tournament:
Amir Fazli (7-3) def. Rosta Akman (7-4) In the second round of KO at 1:34.
Bantamweight tournament department:
Nawras Abzakh (13-6) def. Ali Yazbeck (5-1-1) in the second round of KO at 0:50
Bantamweight tournament department:
Islam Youssef (6-2) def. Benyamin Ghahreman (3-1) in the second round of KO at 3:55
Delicate fight:
Abdelrahman Alhyasat (6-0) def. Anthony Zeidan (5-3) According to notification of the second round (rear naked choke) at 2:50
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UFC Vegas 114 Odds: Kevin Vallejos vs Josh Emmett Las Vegas Fight Night HeadlinesUFC Vegas 114 Odds: Kevin Vallejos vs Josh Emmett Las Vegas Fight Night Headlines
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1 day agoon
March 5, 2026
(Photo: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)In a classic veteran vs. prospect matchup, 11th-seeded Josh Emmett will headline UFC Vegas 114 against 13th-seeded Kevin Vallejos.
The exhilarating featherweight clash pitting the power of Emmett against the rising power of Vallejos will take place on March 14, 2026 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
BetOnline.ag he opened odds for the 14 fights on the card, which you’ll find below.
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UFC Vegas odds can be seen here: https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/martial-arts/mma/ufc-vegas-114
UFC Las Vegas 114
Josh Emmett +365
Kevin Vallejos -465
Amanda Lemos +205
Gillian Robertson -240
Ion Cutelaba +170
Oumar Sy-200
Harry Hardwick +150
Marwan Rahiki -175
Chris Curtis +205
Myktybek Orołbai -240
Steven Asplund +170
Vitor Petrino -200
Bruno Silva +175
Charles Johnson -205
Eryk Anders +115
Brad Tavares -135
Montserrat Rendon +350
Bia Mosque -450
SuYoung You +210
Elijah Smith -250
Sam Hughes +140
Piera Rodriguez -160
Luan Lacerda +200
Hecher Sosa -235
Bolaji Oki +295
Manoel Sousa -370
Others Fili +180
Jose Delgado -210
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LFA 231: Elijah Johns vs. Taner Trembley headlines featherweight match in MinnesotaLFA 231: Elijah Johns vs. Taner Trembley in first featherweight match in Minnesota
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2 days agoon
March 5, 2026
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) returns to Minnesota for another key night of mixed martial arts action.
LFA president Ed Soares confirmed that the promotion will return to the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” Friday, April 17with stacked fight cards scheduled to take place at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel.
upcoming event, LFA 231: Trembley vs. Johnspresented by Monster Energy, the main attraction of which will be a fierce featherweight fight between former LFA champion Elijah Johns (10-3) and undefeated prospect from Minnesota Taner Trembley (6-0).
Doors to the event will open at 16:30 local timewith a preliminary card starting at 16:45followed by the main card at 20:00 Fans in the United States can watch the action live on VICE TV at 21:00 ET / 18:00 PT.
Tickets for the event are currently available on Ticketmaster.
“Minnesota has become one of our strongest markets and that’s the type of fighting the fans here appreciate,” Soares said. “You have Elijah Johns, a former champion who knows what it takes to win at the highest level in LFA, against Taner Trembley, an undefeated local fighter looking to make a statement in front of his home crowd.”
Former champion Elijah Johns wants to regain his momentum
Former LFA featherweight champion Elijah Johns (10-3) returns to the LFA cage with valuable championship experience and a battle-tested resume.
Throughout his LFA career, Johns has faced elite competition and proven his ability to perform in the radiant lights of a main event. Now trying to get back into title contention, the veteran featherweight looks to derail one of Minnesota’s most promising rising stars.
Undefeated prospect Taner Trembley faces a career-defining test
Opposite Johns will be a hometown favorite Taner Trembley (6-0)who enters the fight with a perfect professional record and growing momentum.
Known for his aggressive fighting style and versatile skill set, Trembley continues to build a reputation as one of the most invigorating prospects in the region. Competing in front of his home crowd at the Mystic Lake Casino hotel, he will try to remain undefeated while achieving the biggest victory of his career.
With a former champion looking for redemption and an undefeated local talent chasing a breakthrough victory, LFA 231 promises an action-packed evening of elite MMA competition in Minnesota.
(Additional fights may be announced)
Main Card
Broadcast on VICE TV and LFA FIGHT NETWORK™ – 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
Main Event – Featherweight Fight (145 lbs)
Elijah Johns (10-3) vs. Taner Trembley (6-0)
Co-main event – flyweight fight (125 pounds)
Ernesto Ibarra (10-1) vs. Devon Lozej (8-3)
Lightweight fight (155 pounds)
Steve Collins (6-0) vs. Cole Faust (4-1)
Lightweight fight (155 pounds)
Daniel Holt (4-0) vs. Korey Taylor (6-1)
Lightweight fight (155 pounds)
Quintin Richards (5-0) vs. Canon Swanson (5-1-1)
Lightweight fight (155 pounds)
Dzhamal Mavliudov (6-1) vs. Kelton Sneve (5-1)
Featherweight fight (145 pounds)
Beau Samaniego (8-3) vs. Abbas Abasov (5-1)
Catchweight fight (150 pounds)
Miljan Djukanovic (3-0) vs. Noah Gasho (3-0)
Flyweight fight (125 pounds)
Erick Medrano (0-0) vs. Gunnar Nelson (0-0)
Featherweight fight (145 pounds)
Kayara Hartfield (2-1) vs. Jess Hays (0-1)
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Fight card AKA 53: Championship rivalry headlines March 7 in Lake CharlesAKA 53: Rivalry, redemption and championship dreams collide in Lake Charles
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3 days agoon
March 4, 2026
Lake Charles in Louisiana — AKA 53 Countdown – Hebert vs. Smith 2 it’s not just another fight night. It’s a story of competition, redemption and dreams of championship. Two warriors. Two gymnasiums. Two cities. One gold stripe.
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the cage doors close at the iconic Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, and when it does, all that matters is heart, skill and who wants it more.
In the main event, AKA Lightweight Championship takes center stage at AKA 53 as the reigning champion Elliot Hebert defends his gold against a hungry rival Hunter Smith in gameplay fueled by pride, competition and ambition for mastery. Hebert looks to cement his position at the top of the division with another dominant performance, while Smith steps into the spotlight determined to seize his moment and claim the belt for himself. When the cage doors close at the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, it won’t just be about rankings or records – it will be about heart, grit and which lightweight is willing to push further when it matters most.
For a champion, it’s the legacy that counts. For the challenger, it’s about redemption. When the lights shine brightest, there are no excuses. No shortcuts. Just five rounds to define a career. The main event of AKA 53 will be a fierce title fight that perfectly reflects the main theme of the event – redemption vs. reign. The champion enters with a vengeance, continuing his streak of dominance and defending his own field. Opposite him is a challenger who has recovered from defeat, sharpened his tools and returned to competition.
Expect fireworks from the opening bell.
AKA 53 Full Fight Card
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino – Lake Charles, Los Angeles
MAIN EVENT
- AKA Lightweight Championship: Elliot Hebert vs. Hunter Smith
MAIN CARD
- Flyweight fight: Austin Soileau vs. Tyler Forsythe
- Featherweight fight: Nevan Driehuis vs. Adrian Smith
SUB CARD
- Amateur Heavyweight Championship: Ayden Bell vs. Marcos Serrano
- Catchweight 190-pound fight: Justin Carpenter vs. Keegan Williams
- Welterweight fight: Byron Walker vs. Landon Erickson
- Middleweight fight: Trey Duhon vs. Julio Melendez
PRELIMATES
- Featherweight fight: Jake Traver vs. Alex Sibrian
- KB middleweight fight: Caiden McDowell vs Mathew Barnard
- KB Featherweight Fight: Jayce Carpenter vs. Darren Stevenson
- Featherweight fight: Caydin Bass vs. Luis Larrazabal

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