PFL MENA 2: Abdalrahman Alhyasat vs Anthony Zeidan

At PFL MENA 2 on July 4, 2025, held at The Green Halls in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, rising Jordanian star Abdalrahman Alhyasat continued his undefeated streak with a dominant second-round submission victory over Lebanon’s Anthony Zeidan in the lightweight quarterfinals.

The fight began with both men exchanging cautious strikes and brief clinch engagements. Zeidan tried to assert himself early with sharp counters and footwork, but Alhyasat stayed composed, gradually closing the distance and gauging his timing. In the second round, Alhyasat shifted gears. After securing a clean takedown, he quickly transitioned into a dominant position, took Zeidan’s back, and sunk in a tight rear-naked choke. Zeidan was forced to tap at 2:50 of Round 2, marking the sixth straight win for Alhyasat and his third career submission finish.

The win highlighted Alhyasat’s versatility — blending striking, wrestling, and elite-level grappling — and firmly established him as one of the frontrunners in the PFL MENA lightweight bracket. For Zeidan, it was a tough setback, but he showed resilience and technique until the moment he was caught. As Alhyasat advances deeper into the tournament, eyes will now be on how he handles the rising competition in a division stacked with regional talent.