Saudi Arabian featherweight Abdullah Al-Qahtani is set to compete in the highly-anticipated PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions event in Riyadh. Learn more about Al-Qahtani’s journey and his aspirations to showcase Middle Eastern talent on a global platform.
| Saudi Arabian featherweight Abdullah Al-Qahtani is preparing for the PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions event in Riyadh.
| Al-Qahtani boasts an impressive professional record and is undefeated in the PFL.
| He sees this opportunity as a chance to showcase Middle Eastern talent on a global platform.
| Al-Qahtani’s upcoming fight is against India’s Edukondala “The Badger” Rao.
| He aims to be the best version of himself in the cage and believes he is the best of all time.
Apart from skill, discipline, and talent, the athletes who compete in mixed martial arts (MMA) rely on confidence to help lead them to success. Saudi Arabian featherweight Abdullah “The Reaper” Al-Qahtani is no exception. With an impressive professional record and an undefeated streak in the Professional Fighters League (PFL), Al-Qahtani is ready to make his mark on the highly-anticipated PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions card.
At just 25 years old, Al-Qahtani boasts a 7-1 professional record and a 2-0 record in the PFL. He is set to compete in the PFL’s million-dollar Regular Season tournament, an opportunity to prove himself on a global platform. What makes this moment even more significant is that Al-Qahtani will be fighting in his home country of Saudi Arabia.
The PFL’s first event of 2024 will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, and Al-Qahtani couldn’t be more thrilled. He expressed his gratitude for the chance to fight in front of his hometown crowd, saying, “I never thought that I would be fighting in my hometown, surrounded by my team and the people who loved watching me fight. It is a huge honor for me.”
Al-Qahtani recognizes the importance of global promotions like the PFL in providing opportunities for Middle Eastern fighters. He believes that the region has exceptional talent but lacks the platforms to showcase their skills. With the PFL expanding into the Middle East, Al-Qahtani hopes to demonstrate to the world what fighters from the region are truly capable of.
In his upcoming fight, Al-Qahtani will be facing off against India’s Edukondala “The Badger” Rao, who holds a 4-1 professional record. Al-Qahtani’s confidence is unwavering as he aims to be the best version of himself in the cage. He sees himself as the hero he looks up to, stating, “I believe that I am the best of all time.”
As Al-Qahtani prepares for the PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions event, fans can expect an exciting performance from this talented featherweight. With his skill, discipline, and confidence, Al-Qahtani is ready to make his mark on the global MMA stage.
