Hattan Alsaif made history when she signed with the PFL, becoming the first Saudi woman to sign a global MMA contract, in addition to being the first Saudi woman to compete in the PFL. Alsaif has always been connected to the disciplines of boxing and Muay Thai, going on to win gold medals at the IFMA Muay Thai, Saudi Games, and World Combat Games. Alsaif made her amateur MMA debut at the PFL MENA card in May, landing a head kick to score a second-round knockout of Nada Faheem.

 

Eman Baraka is a karate and kickboxing specialist, holding a black belt in karate and being a member of the Egyptian National Kickboxing Team. Baraka has since widened her skillset as she makes her PFL MENA debut tonight. Baraka’s amateur MMA debut came a year ago, scoring a decision win over Shahnda Mohamed Ahmed.

 

Who will earn their second amateur MMA victory in their second amateur MMA bout tonight?

 

 

Round 1

 

Right hand from Baraka. High kick misses for Baraka. Right hand from Baraka. Alsaif with a side kick. Baraka misses another high kick. Low kick from Alsaif. Baraka with a combination. Right hook from Baraka. Low kick from Alsaif. Baraka with a hook and a high kick. Alsaif drops Baraka with a front kick! Baraka looks for an armbar, but Alsaif escapes it. The fight goes back to the feet.

 

 

Low kick from Baraka. Low kick from Alsaif. Baraka misses a right. The two are trading here! Low kick from Baraka. Baraka misses a hook. Combination from Alsaif. Low kick misses for Baraka. Front kick by Alsaif. High kick misses for Baraka. Alsaif looking for another push kick. Low kick by Alsaif. Baraka doesn’t connect on another high kick attempt. Body kick by Alsaif. Small flurry from Alsaif. Switch kick combination from Baraka. Right hand by Baraka.

 

 

Round 2

 

Right hand from Alsaif. The two trading here, both throwing combinations. Alsaif landing better thanks to her head movement, avoiding the big swings of Baraka. Low kick from Alsaif. Combination and a head kick by Alsaif! The two clinch up, and the fight goes to the ground, with Alsaif looking for a choke! Alsaif throws some ground-and-pound before the fight returns to the feet.

 

Baraka misses a pair of left hands. Another big kick from Alsaif, and the fight goes back to the ground! Alsaif gets the fight back to the feet. Alsaif on the front foot here. Alsaif landing a couple of big high kicks, working combinations as she looks for a finish! Baraka clinches up to keep herself safe. Alsaif seems to be taunting as the round comes to a close.

 

As the third round is about to get underway, the referee calls the fight! He claims that Baraka does not want to continue! Alsaif gets the finish on the stool!

 

 

 

OFFICIAL RESULT

 

Hattan Alsaif defeats Eman Baraka by 2nd round TKO (retirement, failure to answer bell) in a PFL MENA Amateur Showcase bout (non-season).

  • Alsaif moves her undefeated amateur record to 2-0
  • Alsaif has won both of her bouts by stoppage
  • Alsaif made history earlier this year when she signed with the PFL and became the first Saudi woman to sign a global MMA contract