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PFL MENA 3 Semifinals Results & Highlights: Alaqraa’s 21-Second TKO, Fahmi’s Upset, Saudi Prospect Basahel Shines | Full Card & FAQ

PFL MENA 3 Semifinals Results & Highlights: Alaqraa’s 21-Second TKO, Fahmi’s Upset, Saudi Prospect Basahel Shines | Full Card & FAQ

The Middle East showed out for the PFL as PFL MENA 3: 2025 Semifinals hit Riyadh with a string of shockers, walk-offs, and breakthrough moments. The welterweight bracket detonated in seconds when Mohammad Alaqraa vs. Ayman Galal ended at just 0:21 after a freak injury on the heels of Alaqraa’s heavy pressure—sending the Kuwaiti through to the final.

Upsets & Breakthroughs

The lightweight scene flipped when Mohammadseifi vs. Fahmi swung toward the underdog—Fahmi locked a rear-naked choke at 4:25 of Round 1 to stun the 2024 tournament winner and book his place in the final.

Local Heroes

Saudi flyweight momentum stayed hot as Malik Basahel wrapped a clinical RNC in Round 2 against Ahmed Mostafa, signaling that the division’s next wave may be homegrown.

Tournament Picture — What’s Next?

Featherweight finalist Yanis Ghemmouri edged Izzeddine Al Derbani, while bantamweights delivered razor margins as Badreddine Diani vs. Amir Fazli went split. Keep an eye, too, on Taha Bendaoud and Nawras Abzakh—a rivalry that just added new chapters after tough, tactical rounds.

Official Results — PFL MENA 3: 2025 Semifinals

Event Hub

Browse the full tournament bracket, bout pages, and future dates on the official event page: PFL MENA 3: 2025 Semifinals by the Professional Fighters League.

FAQ — PFL MENA 3: 2025 Semifinals

What is PFL MENA 3?

PFL MENA 3 is a regional PFL event in Riyadh hosting the 2025 tournament semifinals across multiple weight classes.

Who scored the fastest finish?

Mohammad Alaqraa advanced with a 21-second TKO in his welterweight semifinal.

Which fights ended in submissions?

Fahmi vs. Mohammadseifi (RNC), Basahel vs. Mostafa (RNC), and Hamli vs. Tairi (arm-triangle).

Where can I see each bout page?

Start at the event hub: PFL MENA 3, then click into matchups like Benkaci vs. Abzakh, Reda vs. Bendaoud, and Ghemmouri vs. Al Derbani.

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