McGrillen-Evans Draws PFL MENA Champion For Dubai Return
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Lewis McGrillen-Evans has been matched with PFL MENA bantamweight champion Nawras Abzakh for his next cage appearance at PFL Dubai on Nov. 14.
The Professional Fighters League announced Tuesday that McGrillen-Evans will face the 2025 tournament winner at Coca-Cola Arena, according to Sherdog. The Manchester Top Team product enters the bout coming off a unanimous decision over Brandon Lewis at PFL Charlotte, a win that snapped a one-fight skid following his loss to Rafael do Nascimento. The 25-year-old has built his reputation on the PFL European circuit with wins over Dean Garnett, Alexander Luster and Alan Philpott and now carries a 13-2 record.
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Abzakh Brings Three-Fight Streak to Dubai Showdown
Abzakh rides a three-fight winning streak into the matchup and claimed the regional title in December by submitting Islam Youssef with a guillotine choke in 36 seconds. The Jordanian fighter, who holds a 15-6 record, knocked out Ali Yazbeck in the second round before earning a decision over Moktar Benkaci to reach the final.
The bout represents a jump in competition for McGrillen-Evans against a champion who finished his last opponent inside a minute. PFL Dubai goes down Nov. 14 at Coca-Cola Arena.
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- Sherdog — Lewis McGrillen-Evans draws PFL MENA champion for Dubai return
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