شهدت الصالات الخضراء في العاصمة السعودية الرياض ليلة استثنائية ضمن منافسات دوري المقاتلين المحترفين - الرياض (PFL)، حيث تألقت المواهب العربية في أمسية حماسية مليئة بالإثارة والحماس، وسط حضور جماهيري مميز.
وواصلت المقاتلة السعودية هتان السيف سلسلة انتصاراتها المتتالية، بعد فوزها الرابع دون هزيمة، إثر انسحاب منافستها اللبنانية نور الفليطي بسبب إصابة قوية في القدم، لتؤكد السيف مكانتها كأحد أبرز الأسماء في البطولة.
وعلقت هتان عقب النزال بقولها: «كل نزال أخوضه بروح جديدة وتصميم أكبر. الخصم القوي يحفزني على تقديم أفضل ما لدي، وسأواصل العمل من أجل اللقب».
وفي نزال استعراضي مميز، قدّم الأردني عبدالرحمن حياصات أداءً متفوقاً، وحقق فوزه الأول في البطولة بعد إخضاعه اللبناني أنطوني زيدان في فئة وزن الخفيف، ليعزز مكانته مقاتلاً واعداً في الساحة الإقليمية.
أما في وزن البانتام، فحجز الأردني نورس ابزاخ بطاقة العبور إلى نصف النهائي بعد عرض فني مميز أطاح خلاله بالجزائري مختار بن قاسي، ومن ثم اللبناني مارسيل ادور، مؤكداً جدارته بالمنافسة على اللقب.
وقال ابزاخ عقب تأهله: «تجاوزت الكثير من التحديات لأصل إلى هنا، وأنا مستعد لتقديم الأفضل في نصف النهائي، الطريق لم ينتهِ بعد».
وفي وزن الويلتر، تألق المغربي بدر الدين دياني بعد فوزه المستحق على المصري أحمد عبدالباسط، ليضمن مكانه في نصف النهائي حيث سيواجه الإيراني أمير فضلي.
وأكد دياني قائلاً: «كنت على ثقة بخطتي داخل القفص، والآن تركيزي منصب بالكامل على التأهل للنهائي وتحقيق اللقب».
وفي ذات الوزن، حقق المغربي زافير العلوي أول انتصاراته في البطولة بتغلبه على المصري زياد أيمن، ليضرب موعداً في نصف النهائي أمام المصري إسلام يوسف.
وقال العلوي: «التحضير الفني والتكتيكي كان مفتاح هذا الانتصار، القادم سيكون أقوى، وأعد الجمهور بمفاجآت جميلة».
كما شهد النزال الرئيسي المشترك في وزن الويلتر انتصاراً مهماً للكويتي محمد الأقرع على الفلسطيني عمر حسين، بعد مواجهة مثيرة أثبت خلالها الأقرع تفوقه وخبرته، ليصعد إلى نصف النهائي لمواجهة الكردي محمد زاري.
وصرح الأقرع بعد فوزه: «كل نزال هو خطوة نحو اللقب، وأنا هنا لأثبت أنني من أبرز المقاتلين في المنطقة، القادم سيكون أكثر قوة».
واختتمت الليلة بنزال استعراضي جمع بين بطل وزن الويلتر لعام 2024 المصري عمر الدفراوي ونجم PFL أوروبا دانييل ميشلي، حيث قدّم الدفراوي أداءً مذهلاً أنهاه بالإخضاع.
وقال الدفراوي: «طموحي لا يتوقف عند حدود المنطقة، أطمح إلى العالمية وأستعد لكل اختبار قادم بكل تركيز وعزيمة».
الرياض تستضيف ليلة استثنائية في دوري المقاتلين المحترفين
6 يوليو 2025 - 20:07
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The green halls in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, witnessed an exceptional night during the Professional Fighters League - Riyadh (PFL), where Arab talents shone in an exciting evening filled with thrill and enthusiasm, amidst a remarkable audience presence.
Saudi fighter Hattan Al-Saif continued her streak of consecutive victories, achieving her fourth win without a loss after her Lebanese opponent Nour Al-Fleiti withdrew due to a serious foot injury, confirming Al-Saif's status as one of the standout names in the tournament.
Hattan commented after the bout, saying: "Every fight I enter with a new spirit and greater determination. A strong opponent motivates me to give my best, and I will continue to work for the title."
In a special exhibition match, Jordanian Abdulrahman Hayasat delivered an outstanding performance, securing his first victory in the tournament by submitting Lebanese Anthony Zidan in the lightweight category, further establishing himself as a promising fighter in the regional arena.
In the bantamweight division, Jordanian Nours Abzakh secured his spot in the semifinals after a remarkable performance in which he defeated Algerian Mokhtar Ben Qasi, followed by Lebanese Marcel Edour, confirming his worthiness to compete for the title.
Abzakh stated after his qualification: "I have overcome many challenges to reach here, and I am ready to give my best in the semifinals; the road is not over yet."
In the welterweight division, Moroccan Badr El-Din Diyani shone after his well-deserved victory over Egyptian Ahmed Abdel-Baset, securing his place in the semifinals where he will face Iranian Amir Fazli.
Diyani confirmed, saying: "I was confident in my plan inside the cage, and now my focus is entirely on qualifying for the final and achieving the title."
In the same weight class, Moroccan Zafir Al-Alawi achieved his first victory in the tournament by defeating Egyptian Ziad Ayman, setting up a semifinal match against Egyptian Islam Youssef.
Al-Alawi said: "The technical and tactical preparation was the key to this victory; the next one will be stronger, and I promise the audience beautiful surprises."
The main co-event in the welterweight division also witnessed an important victory for Kuwaiti Mohammed Al-Aqra over Palestinian Omar Hussein, after an exciting match in which Al-Aqra demonstrated his superiority and experience, advancing to the semifinals to face Kurdish Mohammed Zari.
Al-Aqra stated after his victory: "Every fight is a step towards the title, and I am here to prove that I am one of the top fighters in the region; the next one will be even stronger."
The night concluded with an exhibition match between the 2024 welterweight champion, Egyptian Omar Al-Dafrawi, and PFL Europe star Daniel Michli, where Al-Dafrawi delivered an amazing performance that ended with a submission.
Al-Dafrawi said: "My ambition does not stop at the regional level; I aspire to global recognition and am preparing for every upcoming challenge with full focus and determination."
Saudi fighter Hattan Al-Saif continued her streak of consecutive victories, achieving her fourth win without a loss after her Lebanese opponent Nour Al-Fleiti withdrew due to a serious foot injury, confirming Al-Saif's status as one of the standout names in the tournament.
Hattan commented after the bout, saying: "Every fight I enter with a new spirit and greater determination. A strong opponent motivates me to give my best, and I will continue to work for the title."
In a special exhibition match, Jordanian Abdulrahman Hayasat delivered an outstanding performance, securing his first victory in the tournament by submitting Lebanese Anthony Zidan in the lightweight category, further establishing himself as a promising fighter in the regional arena.
In the bantamweight division, Jordanian Nours Abzakh secured his spot in the semifinals after a remarkable performance in which he defeated Algerian Mokhtar Ben Qasi, followed by Lebanese Marcel Edour, confirming his worthiness to compete for the title.
Abzakh stated after his qualification: "I have overcome many challenges to reach here, and I am ready to give my best in the semifinals; the road is not over yet."
In the welterweight division, Moroccan Badr El-Din Diyani shone after his well-deserved victory over Egyptian Ahmed Abdel-Baset, securing his place in the semifinals where he will face Iranian Amir Fazli.
Diyani confirmed, saying: "I was confident in my plan inside the cage, and now my focus is entirely on qualifying for the final and achieving the title."
In the same weight class, Moroccan Zafir Al-Alawi achieved his first victory in the tournament by defeating Egyptian Ziad Ayman, setting up a semifinal match against Egyptian Islam Youssef.
Al-Alawi said: "The technical and tactical preparation was the key to this victory; the next one will be stronger, and I promise the audience beautiful surprises."
The main co-event in the welterweight division also witnessed an important victory for Kuwaiti Mohammed Al-Aqra over Palestinian Omar Hussein, after an exciting match in which Al-Aqra demonstrated his superiority and experience, advancing to the semifinals to face Kurdish Mohammed Zari.
Al-Aqra stated after his victory: "Every fight is a step towards the title, and I am here to prove that I am one of the top fighters in the region; the next one will be even stronger."
The night concluded with an exhibition match between the 2024 welterweight champion, Egyptian Omar Al-Dafrawi, and PFL Europe star Daniel Michli, where Al-Dafrawi delivered an amazing performance that ended with a submission.
Al-Dafrawi said: "My ambition does not stop at the regional level; I aspire to global recognition and am preparing for every upcoming challenge with full focus and determination."
