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Abdullah Al Qahtani, the first Saudi to sign with PFL, is likely to be one of the league's star names. Photo: PFL
What is PFL Mena and where will the MMA event be held?

New regional league set to host inaugural event in April

Combat SportsFebruary 27, 2024
PFL founder Donn Davis says the company is all about pitting the best against the best. Photo: PFL
ExclusivePFL will be as big as the UFC, says chairman Donn Davis

Founder tells The National of his grand plans ahead of marquee event in Riyadh

Combat SportsFebruary 24, 2024
Abdullah Al Qahtani will contest a three-round bout with India’s Edukondala Rao in Riyadh. PFL
Al Qahtani will 'show the world how good Saudi fighters are'

All eyes on Riyadh and local hero for 'PFL Champions vs Bellator Champions' in PFL’s much-anticipated inaugural event

Combat SportsFebruary 22, 2024
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - FEBRUARY 21: Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates after the team's victory in the second leg of the AFC Champions Leauge Round of 16 match between Al Nassr and Al Fayha at Al Awwal Park on February 21, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh / Getty Images)
Ronaldo to play in UAE as Al Nassr seal ACL quarter-final spot

Portuguese star scores in 2-0 win over fellow Saudi Arabian side Al Fayha in Asian Champions League

FootballFebruary 22, 2024
Biaggio Ali Walsh after his knockout victory against Joel Lopez during the 2023 PFL Championships in Washington. Getty Images
Exclusive'This is in my blood': Ali Walsh set for pro MMA debut in Saudi Arabia

American fighter tells The National about his memories of 'The Greatest', the pressure of the name and fighting under the PFL banner in Saudi Arabia

Combat SportsFebruary 21, 2024
PFL chief executive Peter Murray aims to 'build a world-class ecosystem of MMA in Saudi Arabia'. PFL
Exclusive'Game-changing' Professional Fighters League set to revolutionise MMA

Inaugural event - PFL Champions vs Bellator Champions - takes place at new Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on February 24

Combat SportsFebruary 16, 2024
Qatar's forward #11 Akram Afif celebrates after scoring his third goal from a penalty shot during the AFC Qatar 2023 Asian Cup final football match between Jordan and Qatar at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on February 10, 2024. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
Asian Cup 2023: Qatar dominate team of tournament

We pick out the best XI players from this year's competition after host nation's victory

FootballFebruary 11, 2024
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - FEBRUARY 10: Bartolome Marquez Lopez, Head Coach of Qatar, looks on following their sides victory in the AFC Asian Cup final match between Jordan and Qatar at Lusail Stadium on February 10, 2024 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone / Getty Images)
Lopez congratulates players as Qatar retain Asian Cup title

Spaniard says he will return to club duties after guiding Qatar to back-to-back continental crowns

FootballFebruary 11, 2024
Qatar's Hassan Al Haydos lifts the 2023 AFC Asian Cup trophy after their victory over Jordan in Doha on Saturday night. AFP
Jordan v Qatar: Akram Afif's hat-trick fires hosts to Asian Cup glory

Defending champions retain their continental crown after 3-1 victory at Lusail Stadium

FootballFebruary 10, 2024
Jordan's head coach Hussein Ammouta, left, and Qatar's head coach 'Tintin' Marquez Lopez shake hands in front of the Asian Cup at a press conference in Doha on Friday. AP
Jordan and Qatar put friendship aside for Asia's ultimate prize

Stakes couldn't be higher in all-Arab final between hosts and holders and tournament's surprise package

FootballFebruary 10, 2024
Jordan's Salem Al Ajalin, left, and Qatar's Hassan Al Haydos pose next to the Asian Cup trophy ahead of Saturday's final. AP
Jordan united as they seek to upset Qatar and claim first Asian Cup title

Defender Salem Al Ajalin says togetherness is fuelling their remarkable run ahead of Saturday's final

FootballFebruary 09, 2024
Qatar forward Almoez Ali, centre, celebrates scoring what proved to be the winning goal. AFP
Hosts Qatar edge thriller against Iran to set up final with Jordan

Almoez Ali strikes late as defending champions seal dramatic 3-2 victory in Doha

FootballFebruary 07, 2024
Jordan's Yazan Alarab, left, and Jordan's goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila celebrate after the Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between South Korea and Jordan at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Jordan won 2-0. (AP Photo / Aijaz Rahi)
Ammouta hails 'heroic performance' as Jordan beat South Korea

Goals from Yazan Al Naimat and Musa Al Taamari seal 2-0 win to clinch place in Saturday's Asian Cup final in Qatar

FootballFebruary 07, 2024
Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Quarter Final - Qatar v Uzbekistan - Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar - February 3, 2024 Qatar's Akram Afif celebrates scoring a penalty during the penalty shootout REUTERS / Molly Darlington
Qatar Asian Cup hopes resting firmly on shoulders of Akram Afif

Playmaker has been one of the stars of the tournament as hosts set out to clinch place in final where Jordan await

FootballFebruary 07, 2024
DOHA, QATAR - FEBRUARY 06: Musa Al-Taamari of Jordan celebrates victory following the AFC Asian Cup semi final match between Jordan and South Korea at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on February 06, 2024 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone / Getty Images)
History-makers Jordan reach their first Asian Cup final

Goals from Al Naimat and Al Taamari give Hussein Ammouta's side victory in semi-final

FootballFebruary 06, 2024
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