Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most inventive sports league in the world, has announced signing Zamam al HammadiA brisk star of mixed martial arts (MMA) from the United Arab Emirates.
“I am glad that I have signed a contract with PFL Mena and it is a pleasure to be part of the PFL family,” he said Al Hammadi. “I am glad that I can represent my country on a global scene such as PFL and Inshallah, God will lend a hand me achieve all my dreams.”
17-year-old Al Hammadi He is an arranged Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA player with the victories of the Championships in the IMMAF World Championships Immaf and Jjif World Youth Championships in 2023. He currently has a 2-0 record in an amateur MMA.
Al Hammadi She comes from the family of fighting artists, as her mother, she is a practitioner of judo and jiu-jitsu, while her sister Ghala is also a decorated grappler and MMA warrior.
“We are excited that we can bring one of the fastest emerging newborn stars, not only in the Middle East, but also in the world, in Zamezam al Hammadi,” said JErome Mazet, general director of PFL Mena. “At such a newborn age, Zamzam already has experience in the world championships and we are excited that we have it on the PFL Mena list. One of the goals of PFL Mena is to present home talent, and there is no better example than Zamzam, which will be a huge inspiration for all aspiring newborn talents from ZAA and Middle Wschód.
Al Hammadi He is expected to present his world -class skills in amateur duels in the upcoming PFL Mena season. He follows in the footsteps of Hattan Alaifa Saudi Arabia, who became the first woman from the country who signed with a gigantic MMA promotion in 2024.
Birmingham, Alabama -27 July: (RL) Mark Kerr fights with Moti Horenstein during the UFC 14 Inside Boutwell Auditorium event on July 27, 1997 at Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Zuff LLC via Getty Images)
Las Vegas -FRC officially announced that the two -time winner of the heavyweight tournament Mark Kerr will be introduced to 2025 UFC Hall of Fame as part Pioneer Era Wing. Honor will be awarded during 13. Annual International Fight Week UFCWith Hall of Fame induction ceremony set Thursday, June 26On T-Mobile Arena In Las Vegas. The event will be broadcast live UFC Fight Pass®.
“Mark Kerr was a high-level wrestler, who also fought for pride and was one of the first pioneers of this sport,” he said President and CEO of UFC Dana White.
Kerr stays 21. Inducam in Pioneer Era Wing, who recognizes athletes who started their professional career before adopting the united MMA rules on November 17, 2000And they are either over 35 years Or retirement for at least a year.
Career of the first and fierce finishes
Over 12-year careerKerr accumulated a record 15-11, 1 NC With ten wins under UFC and Pride banners. Defeated celebrated opponents such as And BobishIN Branko CikaticicAND Enson IEUE In various best promotions.
MMA Kerr’s journey began January 19, 1997On World Vale Tudo Championship 3Where he won three finishing of the first round, winning the title of the tournament. Six months later he debuted in the UFC in UFC 14: Showdowneasily winning in both tournament fights.
Kerr came back UFC 15: collision coursewhere he defeated Greg Stott AND Dwayne Cason In the total 70 seconds, making him one of only five fighters in history to win many UFC tournaments – a group covering legends Royce Gracie, Mark Coleman, Dan Severn, AND Don Frye.
Domination in pride and “The Smashing Machine”
After leaving UFC, Kerr competed Pride Fighting Championships in Japan, where his aggressive style brought him a nickname “Smashing Machine”. He won six of the first eight duels in pride, after which he ended his MMA career in global promotions, retiring 2009.
Beyond the Cage: Documents and Dwayne Johnson
Kerr’s life and career were presented in the HBO documentary critics recognized by critics “Smashing Machine” offering a strict look at the challenges related to the elite MMA competition. This story will soon hit a vast screen with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Presenting Kerr in the recent A24 movie set for release October 3, 2025.
Wrestling Roots and Global Grappling Success
Derived from Toledo, OhioKerr started his wrestling career in high school and he became Ohio Division and Master of State in 1986. Later he competed Syracuse Universityearnings All-America awards and winning 1992 NCAA Division and Championship.
Post College, Kerr stood out on the international arena Freestyle wrestlingcapture Gold and silver medals on World World World World World and Mr. American Gamesand winning USA World Team Trials in 1993 and 1994
In the world of grabbing, Kerr dominated ADCC Supission Fighting Championshipgetting gold in 1999, 2000, AND 2001beating the future UFC masters Josh Barnett AND Ricco Rodriguez. In 2022, he was introduced to the inaugural ADCC HALL OF FAME.
With achievements covering supplies, MMA and struggle – and a recent film about his life –Hall of Fame induction Marek Kerra is more than slow. His heritage as a pioneer, master and fearless player still influences sport to this day.
Bilal Hasan retains the Flyight weight title in CFFC 143 with the fourth round Tkobilal Hasan retains the title of Flyight weight with TKO in the fourth round in CFFC 143
Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) 143 took place on June 6, 2025 in 4 Bears Casino & Lodge in Novel Town, North Dakota. In the event it contained two title fights and showed a series of convincing duels in various weight classes.
CFFC 143 provided the night of stimulating finishes and presented rising talents in many divisions. Thanks to the outstanding performances and implications, the event caused a significant rush to the career of fighters and the constant narrative of the promotion.
Main event: Flyight Weighing Championship
Bilal Hasan (7-0) he successfully defended his title of Flyight before Jason Eastman (8-5) With the victory of TKO at 1:46 fourth round. Hasan’s constant pace and striking, ended with a decisive finish, strengthening his status of dominant strength in the division.
Cooperation. Fares: Ephemeral Medium Weight Championships
In the event of cooperation, Chris Brown (12-5) captured the momentary medium weight title, defeating Randall “Buddy” Wallace (23-11-1) through a unanimous decision. Browna’s tactical approach and endurance brought him a favor of judges, preparing the ground for a potential unification fight.
Main card results
Angel Alvarez (9-2) def. JT Schulte (8-4) – TKO (head kick and blows), round 1, 3:30
Beau Samani (7-2) def. Anthony Castillo Jr. (16-21) -Frite (choke on the back), round 1, 2:50
Michael Jamiyandorj (3-0) def. JARTAVIS JACKSON (2-2) – Application (Gilotine choke), round 1, 2:58
GURAM Gochashvili (4-0) def. Christian Echols (7-4) – TKO (blows), round 2, 4:31
Chris Choo (4-2) def. Frank Rayford (3-2) -Frite (choke on the back), round 2, 2:28
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