Emirati champion Hadi Al Husseini revealed that he sacrificed his job as a “bank manager” in order to become a professional martial artist, after he joined the Professional Fighters League competitions for the Middle East and North Africa region.
Hadi Al-Husseini is preparing to participate in the exhibition fight in the Professional Fighters League Championship, hosted by the “Coca-Cola Arena” in Dubai on the 25th of this month, against the Filipino Royel Banales, as part of the “Champions Road to Dubai” competitions.
Al-Husseini told Emirates Today: “After I became a professional in martial arts after an offer I received from the famous (AKA) team, it was not easy to combine the job with practicing this sport, which requires long hours of training and traveling abroad to attend long camps, and I was forced to give up.” “I was looking for a job as a bank manager to achieve my dream of being a world champion.”
The Emirati champion had previously achieved many successes in wrestling, boxing and jiu-jitsu tournaments, before becoming a professional in martial arts.
He added: “I found my way under the supervision of mixed martial arts coach Javier Mendez, in the company of many veteran fighters, most notably Islam Makhachev, and I have five wins, a draw and one loss to my credit, and I aspire to beat the Philippine champion in (Champions Road to Dubai), in my first appearance in a tournament.” World Cup is being held in the middle of the world, and the Filipino wrestler has six wins and two losses to his credit. He is strong, but I have confidence in my abilities after I underwent a preparation camp in California. He strengthened his strength. “My technical and physical presence, which makes me optimistic before the upcoming confrontation.”
Hadi Al-Husseini stressed that the financial returns he receives after professionalizing the martial arts game do not meet his needs and family obligations, saying: “God has blessed me with a family that helps me financially and covers my needs, especially since I am the head of a family, because they believe in my dream and my ability to honor the UAE with this sport that does not exist.” It includes Emirati players who have reached the international professional stage.”
He explained: “I owe my family for everything they do for me, and I hope to find appropriate financial support from some quarters so that the UAE will have a world champion who wins championships.”
He continued: “Martial arts sports in the Emirates are moving on the right path after the announcement of the Martial Arts Federation, which was able to attract many promising young men, who will have a strong presence in this type of sport on the global level.” He continued: “Today, Abu Dhabi has become, day after day, consolidating its position as a global center for hosting the largest and most important mixed martial arts tournaments that it hosts throughout the year, with millions of fans following these sports, represented by jiu-jitsu, judo, (UFC), and (Muay Thai). At a time when Dubai is moving in the right direction by hosting the Professional Fighters Association Championship, this encourages young people to break into this field and gain the experiences that will make them global champions.
Emirati hero:
. The financial returns I get after practicing martial arts do not meet my obligations.
. I aspire to beat the Philippine champion in my first appearance in a world championship held in Danat Al Dunya.
. 5 victories were achieved by the Emirati champion Al-Husseini in his professional career, compared to a draw and one loss.
. An upcoming fight between Al-Husseini and Banales at the Professional Fighters Association in Dubai on the 25th of this month.
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