PFL postpones fight card in Saudi Arabia amidst uncertainty in middle east

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Tyler Hill walks to the cage before fighting Shido Boris Esperanca during the PFL 2024 Playoffs at The Anthem on August 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Professional Fighters League is postponing it’s scheduled PFL Mena event for May 8. With uncertainty in the middle east due to the U.

S. -Iran conflict, and a temporary ceasefire in place, it would be understandably difficult to host a major sporting event in the region. Although PFL didn’t use the military conflict as a specific reason, the promotion went ahead and called for a postponement for the card in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

“The Professional Fighters League today announced that PFL MENA 9, originally scheduled to take place in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia on May 8, has been postponed as the league finalizes updated event plans for the 2026 PFL MENA season,” PFL officials wrote in a statement. “All previously announced bouts will move forward as part of the 2026 PFL MENA season opener, with updated event details, including date and location, to be announced soon. All ticket holders will receive a full refund, which will be processed within the next 30 days.

“The Professional Fighters League remains committed to the continued growth of mixed martial arts across the region and intends to return to Al Khobar later this year as part of its 2026 event calendar. “Further updates will be announced soon. “ PFL returns to action this Saturday for PFL Chicago, headlined by a matchup between former Bellator champ Sergio Pettis and the undefeated Mitch McKee.