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
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
Raoni Barcelos left UFC Vegas 121 on a stretcher in one of the scariest scenes in UFC history.
On Saturday night, Barcelos took on Raul Rosas Jr. in the main event of UFC Vegas 121. It was Barcelos' first UFC main event, and it was going extremely well for him, with Barcelos up on all three judges' scorecards heading into the fifth round. But then, disaster struck.
In the fifth round, Rosas complete a takedown on Barcelos against the fence, and then after posturing up and landing a shot, Rosas stepped off the unmoving Barcelos, securing a KO win. Barcelos was immediately seen to by medical officials but remained on the ground for a long time, with the production team not even showing him. Even after multiple replays, it's still unclear exactly what happened to Barcelos, who was stretchered out of the APEX and the MMA community has him in their thoughts, reacting to the terrifying scene.
The UFC Vegas 121 main event was one of the best fights of the year, but ended in scary fashion.
Raul Rosas Jr. and Raoni Barcelos competed in their first UFC headliners on Saturday at the Meta APEX. After four wild rounds, the fifth round is when the fight stopped after Rosas landed a takedown, and Barcelos went unconscious and limp.
Check out the way the fight ended below.
The fight was action packed through the first two rounds with Rosas coming out guns blazing early, throwing everything but the kitchen sink at his veteran opponent. Barcelos began to close the cap, and used that momentum in the second round — landing nearly 60 significant strikes in the round as Rosas visibly began to slow down.
Round 3 was back and forth with Barcelos getting a nasty foot sweep takedown and dominant back position. Rosas was able to sweep, get top control, and land some good ground and pound. But Barcelos got back up and continued to pile up damage and fatigue numbers on the Rosas side.
In the fourth, it was all Barcelos, delivering a pillar-to-post beating on the feet and on the ground to Rosas, nearly finishing the fight on multiple occasions. But in the fifth, Rosas went for it knowing he needed a finish, then landed the takedown that ended the fight.
With multiple replays, it was hard to see what actually knocked Barcelos out, but he was stretchered out of the APEX.
After the win, Rosas put over Barcelos for his toughness, called for a bonus, and asked for the top-seven opponent.
Ailin Perez won the grudge match over Norma Dumont, but the fight nearly didn't end.
Perez and Dumont competed in a rivalry matchup in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 121. After a matchup that delivered up and down action, as the final horn sounded, it took multiple members of security to step in and keep the two ladies apart before Perez was announced the surprising unanimous decision winner.
Check out the scene after the bout ended below.
Perez set the tone in the first round winning the striking battle — although it was competitive — but a takedown late in the round sealed off a clear-cut round for Perez. Dumont's aggression came out a bit more in Round 2, landing an early takedown, but Perez was able to get back to her feet, which is where the majority of the round was contested. Both women got a bit more tepid as the stanza commenced, although Dumont landed the most significant punch of the round in the final 90 or so seconds. Dumont began taunting and talking to Perez, and almost ate a spinning back fist for her troubles.
The third round looked quite similar to the second, although Perez finally got a hold of Dumont and pushed her against the fence, while landing a brutal knee to the body. Perez landed a big left hand at the horn, and Dumont continued taunting her opponent until security intervened.
The result was a 29-28 on all three scorecards for Perez, which left Dumont stunned, and then the fight almost re-started again after Perez did her dance.
“She treated me like a prostitute, what do you want me to say?,†Perez said in the post-fight interview.