The Professional Fighters League (PFL) returned to Boulevard City in Riyadh for PFL MENA 11: Last Man Standing, where finalists emerged across the welterweight (170 lbs), lightweight (155 lbs) and featherweight (145 lbs) tournaments, while the main event brought a decade-long rivalry to its conclusion.
In the light heavyweight (205 lbs) main event, Saudi Arabia’s Mostafa Rashed Nada (10-4) secured the deciding victory over Egypt’s Osama ElSeady (9-4). With the series tied at one win apiece entering the night, Nada ended the trilogy with a guillotine choke at 2:33 of the second round.
“This fight meant more than just another win,” Mostafa Rashed Nada explained after the match. “Osama and I have shared this rivalry for years, and with one victory each, I wanted to leave no doubt about how the trilogy would end. I have a lot of respect for him as a fighter, but tonight was my night. To finish the rivalry by submission here in Saudi Arabia, in front of these fans, is a moment I’ll always remember.”
In the welterweight co-main event, Morocco’s Badreddine Diani (12-4) booked his place in the PFL MENA Finals with a second-round submission of Jordan’s Hazem Kayyali (3-1-2). Diani secured an arm-triangle choke at 3:05 to move one victory away from the championship.
“It feels amazing to earn my place in the PFL MENA Finals,” Diani said. “I came into this fight knowing Hazem was a tough opponent, but I trusted my preparation and stayed patient until the opportunity came. Getting the submission and moving one step closer to becoming champion means a lot to me. Morocco will be with me in the final, and I’m going there to bring the belt home.”
Algeria’s Ylies Djiroun (26-9) advanced in the lightweight tournament after stopping Egypt’s previously unbeaten Assem Ghanem (7-1) with punches at 3:06 of the opening round. Tunisia’s Mehdi Saadi (8-2) also progressed to the season finale, handing Syria’s Shadi Kabbani (5-1) his first professional defeat by split decision in their featherweight semifinal.
The other welterweight semifinal saw Algeria’s Abdelkrim Zouad (9-2) defeat Palestine’s Omar Hussein (12-8) by unanimous decision. In lightweight action, Egypt’s Mohammad Fahmi (7-1) earned a unanimous-decision victory over compatriot Ahmed El Sisy (8-3), securing another trip to the PFL MENA Finals.
Saudi Arabia’s Fatima Al Ammari made a winning start in front of her home crowd, stopping Algeria’s Aya Lounes with knees and punches at 1:05 of the second round in their 139-pound catchweight bout. Saudi Arabia’s Alridah Alnemar opened the card with a unanimous-decision victory over Bahrain’s Ali Alshowakh in bantamweight (135 lbs) action.
Attention now turns to PFL MENA 12: MMA’s Most Wanted, which takes place Friday, December 11, in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The 2026 season finale will crown new champions in the featherweight, lightweight and welterweight divisions, with Friday’s semifinal winners advancing to compete for championship gold. The card will also feature the long-awaited return of 2025 PFL MENA Welterweight Champion Mohammad Alaqraa in the main event, alongside Al Khobar favorite Ahmed Albrahim. Their opponents will be announced at a later date, with additional bouts and the full fight card to follow in the coming weeks. Tickets are available now, starting at SAR 30.
Jerome Mazet, General Manager of PFL MENA, said the Al Khobar finale will bring the league’s long-term vision for developing regional talent to life while welcoming back two established fan favorites. “PFL MENA’s mission is to identify, develop and showcase the best fighters from the Middle East and North Africa, both the leading athletes of today and the champions of tomorrow,” Mazet said. “This event will bring that vision to life once again as we crown three new champions and welcome back two of the region’s most loved fighters, Mohammad Alaqraa and Ahmed Albrahim. We look forward to delivering another unforgettable night for the fans in Al Khobar.”
Full PFL MENA 11: LAST MAN STANDING Results:
Mostafa Rashed Nada (10-4) defeated Osama ElSeady (9-4) via submission (guillotine choke) at 2:33 in round two
Badreddine Diani (12-4) defeated Hazem Kayyali (3-1-2) via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 3:05 in round two
Ylies Djiroun (26-9) defeated Assem Ghanem (7-1) via TKO (punches) at 3:06 in round one
Mehdi Saadi (8-2) defeated Shadi Kabbani (5-1) via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Abdelkrim Zouad (9-2) defeated Omar Hussein (12-8) via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Mohammad Fahmi (7-1) defeated Ahmed El Sisy (8-3) via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Fatima Al Ammari (1-0) defeated Aya Lounes (0-1) via TKO (knees and punches) at 1:05 in round two
Alridah Alnemar defeated Ali Alshowakh via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
