The Video Features Karate Combat Between Brazilian and American Fighters, Not Moroccan and Israeli
The Claim
A Moroccan boxer defeats an Israeli boxer by knockout .
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Recently, social media users have been circulating a video claiming to show a Moroccan UFC fighter facing off against an Israeli opponent. The footage shows the Moroccan fighter landing a head kick, supposedly knocking out his rival in spectacular fashion.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the claim and found it to be misleading. The fight in question was not between Moroccan and Israeli UFC fighters but rather a matchup between a Brazilian and an American in this year’s MMA 2024 events.
Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist Rafael Alves Knocks Out American James Vick
The circulated footage actually captures a bout between lightweight fighters James Vick from the U.S.A. and Rafael Alves from Brazil. This match took place in the karate segment of MMA 2024's main event, held in Orlando, Florida, on June 29. Alves clinched victory with a knockout head kick, sending Vick crashing to the canvas.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a dynamic combat sport that blends elements from boxing, wrestling, judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, karate, Muay Thai, and other fighting disciplines.
MMA is one of the fastest-growing sports globally in the early 21st century, with annual events taking place in numerous countries around the world.
The MMA events for this year have been ongoing since January and will continue until mid November.
The Ongoing Israeli War in Gaza
The spread of the claim comes amidst the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza, which started on October 7, 2023. This war erupted after Palestinian resistance factions launched Operation Al-Aqsa Flood against settlements in the Gaza Envelope, resulting in the deaths of over 1,300 Israelis.
In contrast, the latest updates from the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza report that the number of fatalities from the Israeli military aggression has exceeded 39,000, in addition to approximately 91,000 injured.
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