Belal “Remember The Name” Muhammad, the UFC’s first champion of Palestinian origin, has been preparing this week to co-headline the first-ever Fight Night in Qatar, marking an important moment for the region. Euronews correspondent Aadel Haleem sat down with the 37 year-old Palestinian-American to discuss his identity, faith and the growth of mixed martial arts across the Middle East.
Belal, you’re co-headlining the UFC’s first Fight Night in Qatar. You’ve been training here - how’s the experience been so far?