Set to conclude their semifinal pairings in the welterweight, lightweight, featherweight and bantamweight divisions, the PFL is gearing up to put on another stellar show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and PFL MENA 3. In the PFL MENA 3 main event, Mohammad Alaqraa faces Ayman Galal. In the second to last bout of the night, Mohsen Mohammadseifi comes to blows with Mohammad Fahmi.
PFL MENA 3 Main Event
Going 3-1 in his last four contests in the company, Alaqraa emerges as one of the Middle East’s finest prospects. Headlining his first PFL event in PFL MENA 3, the American Kickboxing Academy product is on a mission to propel himself further into the spotlight at welterweight.
Just 4-1 into his professional career, Galal will have a lot to prove as he enters the most important scrap of his journey as a mixed marital artist. With his promotional debut ending in a no contest, “Maestro” wants nothing more than to solidify his place as a threat in the division.
PFL MENA 3 Co-Main Event
Undefeated since 2019, Mohammadseifi has already proven that he has what it takes to challenge the world by scoring the 2024 PFL Championship last November. Now on the cusp of adding a second belt to his collection, “The Golden Boy” is preparing for yet another dominant performance as he continues his warpath toward the top in PFL MENA 3.
In his very short time as a fighter, Fahmi has competed under some of the largest banners in the sport like ONE Championship and the PFL. Coming off of a superb first-round submission victory in his last outing to the SmartCage, “Soulkeeper” is on the march to announce himself as the next hot contender at 155-lb.
PFL MENA 3 Predictions and Staff Picks
MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).
- UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
- PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the Regular Season, Playoffs, and Finals.
- ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.
The individual who picks the most victorious fighters by the end of 2025 will have a choice between receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or a detailed chain from Championship Chains.
Find our PFL MENA 3 picks and fight odds below.
Staff records after PFL Europe 3 (2025):
- Hank Strandberg: 161-90
- Frazer Krohn: 124-89
3.Drew Zuhosky: 122-129
- Jeremy Brand: 119-87
- Andrew Benjamin: 32-90
*Note – not all staff pick for every event*
Moktar Benkaci -315
Vs.
Nawras Abzakh +265
BANTAMWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Benkaci by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Abzakh by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Abzakh by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Benkaci: 1
Staff picking Abzakh: 2
Yanis Ghemmouri -225
Vs.
Izzeddine Al Derbani +190
FEATHERWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Ghemmouri by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Ghemmouri by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Ghemmouri by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Ghemmouri: 3
Staff picking Al Derbani: 0
Moktar Benkaci -950
Vs.
Nawras Abzakh +650
BANTAMWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Benkaci by Third Round Submission Drew Zuhosky: Abzakh by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Benkaci Round 1 TKO
Staff picking Benkaci: 2
Staff picking Abzakh: 1
Badreddine Diani -400
Vs.
Amir Fazli +300
WELTERWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Diani by Third Round Submission
Drew Zuhosky:
Frazer Krohn: Diani by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Diani: 2
Staff picking Fazli: 0
Abdulaziz Bin Moammar -600
Vs.
Hassan Ahmed Mohamed Moustafa +425
CATCHWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Bin Moammar by Third Round Submission
Drew Zuhosky:
Frazer Krohn: Bin Moammar by Third Round TKO
Staff picking Bin Moammar: 2
Staff picking Ahmed Mohamed Moustafa: 0
Islam Reda -370
Vs.
Taha Bendaoud +295
FEATHERWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Reda by Third Round Submission
Drew Zuhosky: Reda by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Reda by Split Decision
Staff picking Reda: 3
Staff picking Bendaoud: 0
Salah Eddine Hamli -400
Vs.
Souhil Tahiri +300
LIGHTWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Eddine Hamli by Third Round Submission
Drew Zuhosky: Eddine Hamli by Third Round Knockout
Frazer Krohn: Eddine Hamli by Third Round Knockout
Staff picking Eddine Hamli: 3
Staff picking Tahiri: 0
Xavier Alaoui -800
Vs.
Islam Youssef +550
BANTAMWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Alaoui by Third Round Submission
Drew Zuhosky: Youssef by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Alaoui by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Alaoui: 2
Staff picking Youssef: 1
Malik Basahel -1500
Vs.
Ahmed Mostafa +850
FLYWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Basahel by Third Round Submission Drew Zuhosky: Basahel by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Basahel by Round 2 TKO
Staff picking Basahel: 3
Staff picking Mostafa: 0
Mohsen Mohammadseifi -450
Vs.
Mohammad Fahmi +350
LIGHTWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Mohammadseifi by Third Round Submission
Drew Zuhosky: Fahmi by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Fahmi by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Mohammadseifi: 1
Staff picking Fahmi: 2
Mohammad Alaqraa -2800
Vs.
Ayman Galal +1300
WELTERWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Rabadanov by Third Round Submission Drew Zuhosky: Galal by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Alaqraa by Round 3 TKO
Staff picking Alaqraa: 2
Staff picking Galal: 1
