Abdullah Saleem has quickly made a mark for himself at lightweight since his professional MMA debut in February 2021. The grappling specialist has scored finishes in all five of his fights thus far, including four first-round submissions. Saleem last fought in October, submitting Yordy Ayala.

 

Omar Reguigui started his combat journey through Sambo and Wushu Sanda, eventually being known now as a kickboxing expert. Reguigui also has scored a finish in all of his fights thus far, with three first-round knockouts and one first-round submission. Reguigui’s last fight came in June 2023, defeating Moises Guimaraes.

 

Who will remain unbeaten and get one step closer to a PFL MENA title?

 

 

Round 1

 

Reguigui comes in and takes Saleem down. Saleem, however, rolls through and looks for an Omoplata! He gets his legs around Reguigui’s neck in a triangle. Hammerfists from Saleem! Reguigui transitions to getting on top, but he’s still caught in the triangle! Reguigui tries to put pressure on the legs and open him up, but he can’t get out of it! Reguigui taps!

 

 

Abdullah Saleem takes care of business with another first-round submission, and he’s on his way to the playoffs to face Georges Eid!

 

 

OFFICIAL RESULT

 

Abdullah “White Gorilla” Saleem defeats Omar Reguigui by 1st round submission (triangle choke, 1:29) in a PFL MENA Lightweight Regular Season bout, earning his place in the 2024 PFL MENA Playoffs. He’ll face Georges Eid in the semifinals.

  • Saleem moves his undefeated record to 6-0 and hands Reguigui his first career loss
  • All 6 of his wins have come by finish (1 KO, 5 subs)
  • Saleem represents Kuwait