Hadi Omar Al Hussaini (Credit: PFL MENA)
Hadi Omar Al Hussaini looking to make impact at PFL MENA: “Everything I do, I do for my country”
PFL MENA not only brings the very best fighters in the Middle East to the PFL SmartCage and the big stage, but it also brings fighters who are proud to represent their respective countries. Unbeaten Hadi Omar Al Hussaini will be making his PFL MENA debut representing the United Arab Emirates when he takes on Ziad Ayman Mokhtar on July 12, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the PFL MENA 2 event.
In his six-fight career, Hadi Omar Al Hussaini has picked up five wins, four which have come by finish, and one draw to his resume. Training out of American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, California and led by coach Javier Mendez, Al Hussaini is looking to take his career to the next level at PFL MENA. Speaking to MyMMANews.com ahead of his PFL MENA debut, he discussed why it’s important for him to represent the UAE and what it means to be part of the significant PFL MENA event.
Although he trains in the United States, Hadi Omar Al Hussaini does not forget where he’s from or who he is representing when he steps into the PFL SmartCage.
“Everything I do, I do for my country. Representing the UAE [United Arab Emirates] means everything to me and to have the opportunity to do it with the PFL is extremely important and a big opportunity. To have the PFL here and giving us fighters in the Middle East to represent our countries and show who is the best from the Middle East, it’s a big moment for us, it’s a big moment for MMA.”
His opponent, Ziad Ayman Mokhtar is also making his PFL MENA debut, with a 5-1 record to his name, and with 3 submissions in five wins for each fighters, this matchup could be a grappler’s delight.
The PFL MENA league is one of a kind, it not only serves as another branch of the Professional Fighters’ League worldwide focus to find talent, but it is one-of-a-kind in the bringing the very best fighters from the Middle East to the biggest stage of their career, and the opportunities are endless. To go through and represent their respective countries and regions, fighters also have the opportunity to win a PFL MENA title, $100,000 grand prize, and a chance to claim their spot on the PFL Global roster in the future.
As for Hadi Omar Al Hussaini, this won’t just be for his career and for himself. He aims to put on the best show possible to represent his coach Javier Mendez and AKA gym as well as the UAE.
