Hattan Alsaif ready to become Saudi Arabia’s first female MMA professional

RIYADH: Hattan Alsaif is set to make her professional MMA debut on Dec. 5 at the PFL MENA Finals in Alkhobar when she takes on Egyptian fighter Haidy Ahmed. Alsaif, 23, is the first Saudi Arabian woman to sign with a major global MMA promotion. While she is a seasoned amateur, racking up highlight-reel victories, she felt it was time to make the move. “The decision to turn professional wasn’t spontaneous,” Alsaif explained. “My coach and I studied it carefully. After years of competing as an amateur, I felt it was the right time to take the next step.

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