Sabah Homasi dedicates his win to the people of Lebanon
Sabah Homasi had a tough week, as the Lebanese-American heard about the explosion which killed nearly 150 people and injured thousands in the Middle Eastern country’s capital Beirut.
Homasi used it as motivation to go out there and get the win for his country. Homasi still has family in Lebanon but got word his family was not affected shortly after hearing the news.
“For all the people in Lebanon, this victory was for you,” Homasi told reporters, including MMA Junkie. “The (expletive) tragedy that happened over there, you know? And I’m just happy my family is safe and I’m sorry for all the people who did lose loved ones or got affected by it.”
The 31-year old is riding a three-fight win streak and feels his game is only getting better.
“I’ve been in this sport a very long time and, as I’m getting older, I’m putting it together, said Homasi, who indicated he’d like to fight Paul Daley next. “In the beginning of my career, I wouldn’t say I was my record was (expletive). I had a rough road in the beginning. I have the physical ability, I just wasn’t putting it together properly. I reached a certain age where it just clicked for me. Everything just changed.”
Homasi said he plans on auctioning off his fight kit through Dustin Poirier’s “Good Fight Foundation,” with proceeds going toward Lebanon’s recovery efforts.
