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Zayed bin Mohammed bin Zayed receives Emirati champion Hamza Shimayev, who is crowned the world title for the intermediate weight "UFC"

ABU DHABI, August 18/ WAM/ His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received at Zayed International Airport today, Emirati champion Hamza Shimiev, who was crowned the world of the medium weight “UFC”, after his victory yesterday against Dricos de Plys of South Africa, during the main match of the UFC 319 championship held in “United Center” in the American city of Chicago.
His Highness congratulated the hero Hamza on his exceptional achievement and crowning the global title in the weight of the average for the first time in his career, stressing that this historical achievement came the fruit of the efforts made by Hamza Shimayev and his insistence on excellence to confirm his prestigious position on the global scene of mixed martial arts.
His Highness praised the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State “may God protect him” and the follow -up of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Sports in general, and this sport in particular, in addition to caring for talents and enabling them to international competitive capabilities, which contributed to strengthening the global presence of the UAE champions and won the first positions.
For his part, the global champion thanked and appreciated His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, for his continuous support for the sustainability of the development of martial arts, the care of the heroes, and the provision of the best environment for excellence and excellence in world championships.
He expressed his thanks and appreciation for the great reception that he received from His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and his keenness to congratulate him on the achievement, which is a strong motivation towards more achievements in the upcoming tournaments.
It is noteworthy that “Shimayev” is one of the most promising talents in the sport of martial arts, in the weight of the average thanks to its high capabilities, its great capabilities, and its distinctive tactical skills in tightening the control of its competitors, outperforming them, and defeating them.
Observers describe “31” years, as the next hero, to control titles in mixed martial arts, especially since his victory yesterday is the 15th consecutive in his career, to keep his record free of defeats, and presents himself as one of the powerful candidates to win more international titles.

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