This article in the Palestine Chronicle details the fighting career of Palestinian American mixed martial artist Belal “Remember the Name” Muhammad. Detailing his defeat of Brazilian Gilbert Burns, the article documents Muhammad’s 10-fight undefeated streak in the UFC, which may give rise to him getting a shot at the UFC Welterweight Title. If successful, Muhammad would be the very first Arab-American UFC champion. The article also articulates Muhammad’s embracing of his culture and faith, prostrating in prayer after the end of a match, thereby making him a visible and explicit icon of Arab-American culture.
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