Venue & Event Details
Location: Coca‑Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Time: 3:00 p.m. UTC (11:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. local)
Promotion: PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – The Rematch
Division: Middleweight (185 lbs)
Injury Report
Jarrah Al‑Silawi: No reported injuries; enters healthy after a canceled January 2025 bout.
Gregory Babene: Cleared to fight; no major injuries reported since his 2024 loss to Costello van Steenis.
Fighter Matchups
Jarrah Hussein Al‑Silawi (Jordan, 20‑7)
Style: Aggressive striker with knockout power.
Strengths: Pressure, finishing instinct, crowd support in Dubai.
Recent Form: Lost to Omar El Dafrawy by KO (Sept 2024); previously stopped Rayan Atmani by TKO (July 2024).
Keys to Win: Keep fight standing, use striking volume, avoid Babene’s grappling transitions.
Gregory “Blade” Babene (France, 23‑12)
Style: Well‑rounded with strong grappling and opportunistic striking.
Strengths: Submission skills, veteran savvy, ability to control pace.
Recent Form: Lost to Costello van Steenis by TKO (May 2024); previously knocked out Charlie Ward (Sept 2023).
Keys to Win: Close distance, take fight to the mat, neutralize Al‑Silawi’s striking.
Fight History
First Meeting: This is their first professional bout.
Career Notes: Both fighters are veterans with international experience; Al‑Silawi is a former BRAVE CF champion, while Babene is a Bellator veteran.
Betting Trends
Al‑Silawi: 2 of last 3 fights ended in Round 1; volatile outcomes.
Babene: 3 of last 4 wins by KO/TKO; but has been stopped in 2 of last 3 losses.
Market Sentiment: Heavy lean toward Babene due to grappling edge and Al‑Silawi’s recent KO loss.
FIGHT ODDS
Al-Silawi + 350
Gregory Babene – 425
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, October 2, 2025
