ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The Arab Muay Thai Federation has launched the first-ever Arab Fight Night Muay Thai Championship. Taking place on 17 August at Space 42 Arena in Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi, the event aims to showcase the emirate’s commitment to advancing the sport across the Arab world.
The championship aims to elevate competitive standards and nurture the next generation of professional Muay Thai champions. A total of 28 athletes from Arab nations, including Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia and the UAE will compete in 15 intense bouts.
Among the competitors are UAE’s Mohammed Mardi, a three-time world champion in the under-67 kg class and a recent Muay Thai silver medallist in Greece; Palestinian Amir Al Amleh, the gold medallist at the World Muay Thai Championship in the under-63 kg class; Moroccan Hamza Rashid, a bronze medallist at the World Muay Thai Championship; and Iraqi champion Sajjad Bashir, among other distinguished fighters.
The event features four matchups with UAE champions Mohammed Mardi, Ibrahim Bilal, Ahmed Al Shammar, and Rafi Ramzi, and will include semi-final draws for the coveted Arab Champion title in the middleweight category. The championship is open to the public with free admission.
His Excellency Abdullah Saeed Al Neyadi, President of the Asian and Arab Muay Thai Federations and the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, said: "We are proud to launch the Arab Pro Muay Thai Championship as part of our ongoing efforts to elevate the sport and support the excellence of Arab champions on both continental and global stages. This championship is an important opportunity for assessing players' readiness for major fights and is a crucial milestone in the development of Arab Muay Thai professionals."
"The introduction of this new professional championship highlights the strong Muay Thai foundation in the Arab world, featuring champions and elite fighters who are poised for success on the global stage. We are proud of the Arab stars who are making history and achieving high levels of success in continental and international events."
"We welcome all participating Arab delegations and wish them a memorable stay in Abu Dhabi, which has become a global hub for Muay Thai athletes and the capital of champions, thanks to the support and vision of our leadership. The UAE continues to play a leading role in advancing Muay Thai to the highest global ranks."