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Syrian refugee fighter Michael Al-Jarouj signs with top MMA organization, set for Paris debut
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Syrian refugee fighter Michael Al-Jarouj signs with top MMA organization, set for Paris debut
Michael Al-Jarouj, a French fighter of Syrian origin, has signed a contract to compete in the world's most prominent MMA promotion, with his first bout scheduled for September 5 in Paris.
- Al-Jarouj, 28, is expected to face Spanish fighter Fabia Sentes in the 57 kg flyweight division, pending official confirmation.
- Born in Aleppo, Syria, he fled the war and obtained refugee status in France before later receiving French citizenship.
- He holds a professional record of 13 wins and 3 losses and has won the French flyweight championship.
- His last fight against Brazilian Romero Dos Reis was initially ruled a loss, but the result was later overturned and recorded as a "no contest."
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