UAE Warriors: Moroccan Anas Siraj Mounir Beats Brazil's Leandro Martins

UAE Warriors: Moroccan Anas Siraj Mounir Beats Brazil's Leandro Martins
Saturday 1 August 2020 - 14:11

Moroccan mixed martial arts champion Anas Siraj Mounir defeated Brazilian Leandro Martins Olivra on Friday in Abu Dhabi as part of the 12th UAE Warriors tournament.

The 34-year-old Moroccan champion managed to get the better of his opponent in the light weight category by KO in the first minutes of the first round of the competition, which brings together 20 fighters from 18 countries around the world.

Mounir has several kickboxing and Brazilian jujitsu titles to his credit, notably in Great Britain and Brazil.

This competition takes place without audience due to precautionary measures to stem the spread of coronavirus.

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