One of the pioneers of MMA in the Middle East, Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady is ready to take his career to the next level. Al-Selwady (11-3), a former Brave CF lightweight champion, made quite the impression on his LFA debut when he pounded out Jake Sebastian in the first round this past weekend at LFA 103. It was a big moment for the “Pride of Palestine,” who snapped a two-fight skid to kick off the latest chapter of his career with an impressive victory. After winning six straight en route to capturing the Brave CF lightweight title, Al-Selwady suffered back-to-back stoppage losses, which put a halt to his momentum. With the coronavirus outbreak forcing the cancellation of numerous MMA events, Al-Selwady was forced to sit on those losses and be patient. The Texas-based fighter, who trains out of Fortis MMA, decided it was best to remain in the United States due to the global travel restrictions until an opportunity to compete for LFA arose
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