Israeli MMA Fighter Uri Zerbel Wins Under-18 World Championship in Abu Dhabi
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israeli MMA fighter Uri Zerbel won the under-18 world championship in Abu Dhabi, defeating a Russian opponent in the final. Female Israeli boxer Yulia Shlezinger also earned a bronze medal after her opponent refused to compete. These victories follow recent Israeli successes in other sports.
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- Uri Zerbel won the under-18 MMA world championship in Abu Dhabi, beating a Russian finalist.
- Zerbel previously earned a European bronze medal before his historic world title.
- Israeli female boxer Yulia Shlezinger won bronze after her opponent refused to fight.
- Zerbel expressed pride in representing Israel and winning for his country.
- These achievements follow Olympic gymnast Artyom Dolgopyat's third European title.
Israeli athlete Uri Zerbel made history by winning the gold medal and becoming the under-18 world champion at the MMA World Championship held in Abu Dhabi. This victory came just a day after Israeli Olympic gymnast Artyom Dolgopyat secured his third European championship title. Zerbel, who previously earned a bronze medal at the European Championship, defeated a Russian opponent in the final to claim the world title, marking a first for both himself and Israeli boxing. After the competition, Zerbel expressed pride in representing Israel on the global stage and winning another medal for his country.
In addition to Zerbel's success, Israeli female boxer Yulia Shlezinger also earned a bronze medal in the under-18 category at the prestigious championship. Shlezinger's first match ended in a technical victory after her opponent, representing the Palestinian team, refused to compete against her. These achievements highlight a significant moment for Israeli combat sports on the international scene.
