DUBAI: Bahrain’s Hamad Marhoon makes his highly anticipated SmartCage professional debut at the Dhahran Expo in Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia, for the “PFL MENA Finals: All Or Nothing” on Dec. 5.

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Marhoon will face fellow newcomer Walid Gounaine of Morocco in a flyweight showcase bout, and he is brimming with confidence.

“I’m ready. Whatever he’s gonna bring to the table, I’ll be ready. Up, down, anywhere. I see myself being well-prepared,” Marhoon said.

“I know that he’s a combat sambo fighter, he fought in the Moroccan championships. I think I’m ready for whatever’s gonna stand in front of me.”