"People are suffering there".. martial arts wrestler Shawn Sharif announces his solidarity with Palestine
"People are suffering there".. Fighting arts wrestler Shawn Sharif announces his solidarity with Palestine
The American wrestler Shawn Sharif of Palestinian descent surprised everyone by winning against Gabriel Stevenson by knockout in just 12 seconds, in the UFC 331 mixed martial arts event held in Los Angeles on Saturday evening (dawn Sunday according to Mecca time).
Referee Frank Treg stopped the fight after Stevenson fell to protect him from further blows. Stevenson left the cage before the winner was announced, an action criticized by the broadcasting team.
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list of 2 itemsAfter achieving his first victory in the UFC organization (with a record of 1-2), Shawn celebrated and then sent a message of solidarity with Palestine.
Sharif openly introduced himself as a "Palestinian, former US Marine from Santa Ana, California," and he is of Palestinian origin; his father reportedly came to the United States from Jerusalem as a refugee.
During the week of the fight, Sharif stated to reporters that he wants "the same opportunity to promote myself and tell my story," emphasizing this by saying – while wearing the Palestinian keffiyeh during a press interview – "Freedom for Palestine. People are suffering there and we just want to see them free."
How much did Shawn Sharif win in UFC 331?
The total amount the 33-year-old fighter received was about $160,000. He received $30,000 for attending the fight and another $30,000 for the win, according to the figures announced by the California Athletic Commission. Added to this was a bonus of $100,000: $50,000 from a special bonus announced at the same time as the new season of the Mobland series, and $50,000 added by the organization's president Dana White. The amount does not include taxes or side agreements or sponsors.
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