Hussain Al Kurdi faces Demba Seck in PFL Africa semifinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 5:12 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Hussain Al Kurdi will compete against Demba Seck in the semifinals of the PFL Africa 155-pound tournament on October 9, 2026. Al Kurdi, known as 'Black Panther,' boasts a perfect record with three wins, including two by submission and one by knockout. His previous match saw him secure a rear-naked choke against Abderrahman Errachidy after a challenging first round. Al Kurdi's amateur success includes a bronze medal at the 2022 IMMAF World Championships and a gold at the 2023 IMMAF Asian Championships. The outcome of this fight could determine Al Kurdi’s advancement to the tournament final.
- •Al Kurdi has three professional wins, all with finishes.
- •This fight is part of PFL Africa 3: 2026 Playoffs.
- •Al Kurdi trained at KHK MMA.
- •Seck presents a significant challenge for Al Kurdi.
- •The matchup is scheduled for October 9, 2026.
- 5:12 AMYahoo Sports — Prospect Watch: Unbeaten Hussain Al Kurdi faces PFL Africa test
"Hussain Al Kurdi will try to reach the final of the Professional Fighters League Africa lightweight tournament.
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