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Result Summary
Hazem Kayyali def. Hassan Shaaban Decision (unanimous) · R3 5:00
Fight Overview
Hassan Shaaban, fighting out of Germany with a 4-1 record and a reputation built through tournament success, meets Jordan-based Hazem Kayyali (1-0-1) in a welterweight quarterfinal that contrasts Shaaban's decision-heavy output with Kayyali's submission threat from close range. Both men are early in their professional journeys and a statement finish here could define their 2026 PFL MENA season.
Keys to Victory
Hassan Shaaban
- Control range and pace through volume striking to bank rounds and keep Kayyali at distance.
- Avoid grappling exchanges where Kayyali's submission game has proven dangerous.
- Use lateral movement and footwork to avoid being backed against the fence where Kayyali is effective.
Hazem Kayyali
- Force the clinch and drag Shaaban into a dirty, grinding pace that negates his technical striking.
- Shoot for takedowns early to test Shaaban's defensive wrestling and set up submission attempts.
- Slow the tempo in later rounds, as his draw experience shows resilience across all three frames.
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