ABU DHABI: Mohammed Mardi, the national Muay Thai team player, presented the UAE with the title of ‘Arab Belt’ in the ‘Welterweight’ category (under-middleweight), at the conclusion of the Arab Fight Night Muay Thai Championship at Space 42 Arena in Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi.

Organised by the Arab Muay Thai Federation, the championship attracted 28 athletes from 14 Arab nations, compete in 15 intense bouts.

UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, said the Emirati athlete defeated Algerian Lyes Ouari in main welterweight title contest.

Four Emirati athletes were also emerged champions.

The winners were crowned by Stephan Fox, Secretary General of the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA), in attendance of Sorayot Chasombat, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the UAE, and number of representatives of Arab Muay Thai Federation.

Source : Emirates News Agency