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MMA Champions Abu Bakr and Ottman Azaïtar Mourn Loss of Grandmother

Monday 16 September 2019, by Ginette

Sad news for brothers Abu Bakr and Ottman Azaïtar. The world champions of mixed martial arts (MMA) have lost their grandmother on Saturday, September 14. The information was made public on their Instagram accounts, with a photo of them with the deceased.

"We belong to God and to Him we return. May God give us the strength and patience to face this ordeal. And may He grant His clemency and mercy to our late paternal grandmother."

These are the words used by the champions to announce the news. Internet users, through various messages of condolence, have shown their proximity of thought towards their idols, while praying that God welcomes the deceased in His holy mercy.

The Azaïtar brothers are athletes, but also stars and entrepreneurs. Through punches and communication, they are the heirs of a long Moroccan sporting tradition.