MMA Match Preview: Jarrah Hussein Al‑Silawi (20‑7) vs. Gregory Babene (23‑12)

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