Qaisi crowned Titan featherweight champion

133730088_3598412980252550_323441877873070456_n
(Photo: Ali "The Royal Fighter" Al-Qaisi's Facebook)


AMMAN — Jordanian fighter Ali Al-Qaisi won the Titan mixed martial arts (MMA) Featherweight title on Saturday, defeating American Andrew Whitney by unanimous decision at the Titan 71 main event in Miami, Florida.اضافة اعلان

Qaisi dominated his American rival throughout the five rounds, winning with a score of 50–45, which raised his professional MMA record to 10–5. The Titan title is the Jordanian fighter’s step to getting back into the UFC, the most widespread organization in MMA.

Qaisi, 30, is a well-known fighter in the Middle East and has achieved remarkable success in Kung Fu, winning the world championship of Kung Fu at the Sanda championship in 2016.

Jordan's mixed martial arts is scheduled for another important event on September 21, when middleweight Hashem Arkhagha fights against American A.J. Dobson in the Contender Series. The winning fighter will receive a contract to fight in the UFC.

Read more Sports