Mokhtar Benkaci quickly takes care of business, goes on to semifinals

This is not Mokhtar Benkaci’s first go-around with a PFL tournament, competing in a fill-in capacity against Frans Mlambo in the 2023 PFL Europe semifinals, falling short in a split decision. Since then, the former regional bantamweight champion has won four straight. France’s No. 2-ranked pro bantamweight, who has finishes in 20 of 24 victories, most recently fought in February, submitting Meijy Portela.

Marcel Adur is a Muay Thai specialist and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. The former regional flyweight champ has 17 finishes to his name, with six of them coming in the first round. He most recently fought in November, submitting Guido Cannetti.

Who will move on to the PFL MENA Bantamweight Tournament Semifinals?

Round 1

Benkaci on the outside. Adur with a high kick that is blocked. Left hand from Adur. Left kick from Adur. Right hand from Benkaci. Body kick is blocked by Benkaci, and he lands a left hook that drops and hurts Adur! Adur is up. Benkaci with a left hand. A body shot that hurts Adur - a delayed reaction! And that’s it!!

Mokhtar Benkaci gets this one done in about a minute and moves to the Bantamweight Tournament Semifinals!

OFFICIAL RESULT

Mokhtar Benkaci def. Marcel Adur via first-round TKO (punches, 0:57)