The Professional Fighters League’s Middle East and North Africa branch will kick off its second season with PFL MENA 1 on Friday at Onyx Arena in Jedda, Sauda Arabia. Media day allowed the participants to offer up some final thoughts ahead of the event. A sampling:
Malik Basahel: In making his professional debut after 25 amateur fights, the 23-year-old Basahel just wants to show he belongs on the big stage and believes his long amateur career will give him the experience he needs to succeed as a pro. “My number one goal is to show I can be the best I can be.