Malik Basahel Signs with PFL
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has bolstered its fighter lineup with the signing of Saudi mixed martial artist Malik Basahel. With a noteworthy amateur record of 12-2-1 and a recent silver medal at the IMMAF World Championships, Basahel is primed to make his mark in the professional arena.
This young contender’s success in the under 56.7 kg category at the championships in Tirana, Albania, secured him a spot on PFL’s radar. It’s a strategic signing for the PFL as they look to enrich their fighter pool with international talent.
Basahel enters the PFL alongside an illustrious company. He joins the ranks of Middle Eastern fighters like former champions Jarrah Al-Silawi, Mohammad Fakhreddine, Ali Taleb, Tarek Suleiman, and Saudi fighters Al Qahtani and Mostafa Rashed Neda, who have also inked deals with the league. This move not only signifies Basahel’s rising status in the MMA community but also underscores the PFL’s commitment to diversifying its lineup with top-tier talent from the region.
The support from the Saudi Mixed Martial Arts Federation (SMMAF) has been pivotal in Basahel’s journey, fostering his development and aiding his ascent in the sport. His gratitude towards SMMAF highlights the collective effort behind his achievements.
PFL MENA
With the PFL’s expansion into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region set for 2024, Basahel’s transition into the professional ranks comes at an opportune time. The league’s strategic push into MENA, beginning with events in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, provides a new frontier for fighters like Basahel to demonstrate their prowess on a larger stage.
As Basahel gears up for his debut in the PFL, he carries the potential to follow in the footsteps of the Middle Eastern champions who have preceded him in the league. The MMA community eagerly anticipates his professional evolution, as Basahel looks to transition his amateur acclaim into a storied professional career.
