After falling just short of a PFL MENA Championship last year, Georges Eid is back and hungry to get gold around his waist. Eid, who has won 10 of 14 MMA fights, is a three-time bronze medalist at the Wushu Sanda World Championships. Eid bested Abbas Khan and Omar Reguigui last year before falling to Mohsen Mohammadseifi at the 2024 PFL MENA Championships in November.
Making his PFL debut tonight, Mohammad Fahmi is a black belt in both judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He comes into tonight with a 4-0 record, including three finishes to his credit. Fahmi last fought in August, scoring a decision over Antonio Bushev.
Who will move on in the PFL MENA Lightweight Tournament tonight?
Round 1
Eid throws a one-two before tries to get a hold of Fahmi. Fhami escapes, but Eid flashes an over-the-top shot. Eid with a low kick. Quick punch from Fahmi. Eid misses the right. Midsection kick from Eid. Fahmi feinting. Fahmi comes in, but Eid gets a hold of him, preventing a takedown. Left hand from Eid. Fahmi threatens a single-leg takedown, and this time he gets it. Upkicks from Eid before Fahmi gets around the guard. Right hand from Eid.
Fahmi with a couple of strong strikes. Upkicks from Eid. Right hand from Fahmi. Another right from Fahmi. Fahmi sits up and looks to land heavy. Eid gets a triangle position, but Fahmi passes. Fahmi quickly looks to lock up a D’Arce choke. It looks tight! Eid taps out! Wow!
In his PFL debut, Mohammad Fahmi takes out one of last year’s PFL MENA Finalists!
OFFICIAL RESULT
Mohammad Fahmi defeats Georges Eid by 1st round submission (D’arce choke, 3:12) in a PFL MENA Lightweight Tournament fight, advancing to the semifinals, where he’ll face the winner of Mohsen Mohammadseifi vs. Ahmed El Sisy.
Fahmi defeats last year’s runner-up in Eid
Fahmi moves his undefeated career record to 5-0 with his 3rd submission
Fahmi is an Asian JJIF Jie Jitsu gold medalist and a multi-time national BJJ and judo champion
