Al-Silawi debuted in the PFL Challenger Series by knocking out Michael Lilly in the first round Al-Silawi will be competing on PFL MENA 2 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this coming July 12 as part of the welterweight tournament RIYADH: Jordan’s Jarrah Al-Silawi is by no means a stranger to the Professional Fighters League. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport After making a name as a two-division champion in BRAVE Combat Federation, the man known as “The Jordanian Lion” became a trailblazer of sorts for Middle Eastern fighters in the PFL. Al-Silawi debuted in the PFL Challenger Series by knocking out Michael Lilly in the first round and earned himself a spot on the PFL’s global roster, where he defeated UFC veteran Gleison Tibau. After his fiery start however, Al-Silawi hit a rough patch and absorbed three consecutive losses inside the PFL SmartCage. After a brief stint back in BRAVE CF where he snapped his losing streak, Al-Silawi is heading back to the SmartCage as part of the PFL MENA roster. Al-Silawi will be competing on PFL MENA 2 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this coming July 12 as part of the welterweight tournament. He will be taking on Egypt’s Ahmed Sami in the co-main event. Al-Silawi will be banking on his previous experience in the PFL to hopefully propel him to the top of the PFL MENA mountain. “I have everything to achieve success, but I also work to diversify my training and I have an idea of how it is to compete on a global stage,” he said. “I’ve won against a group of the most prominent fighters in the world. “I’m one of those people who love combat sports, and I’m physically fit and I’m an intelligent fighter.” Being one of the most accomplished and recognizable fighters from the Middle East, Al-Silawi maintains that it is a privilege to be competing on a global stage such as the PFL, and adds that it also provides other fighters from the region a platform to showcase their skills. “It’s an honor to be part of a global organization,” he said. “I’m very proud that the PFL has established itself in Saudi Arabia because it provides even more fighters from the Middle East even more opportunities to compete here, where there are bigger audiences.” PFL MENA 2 takes place on Friday, July 12 at the Green Halls in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.