Karim Zidan delivers the second part of his MMA Diaries series from Sochi. In this edition, Karim recalls his experiences calling the M-1 Challenge 62 fights during the F-1 race and celebrating Ian Freeman’s birthday.
Day 3, Entry 1 – Escaping the parrot
Of my memories of growing up in Egypt, the brightest ones are those of the Red Sea, specifically in the beach city of Hurghada and the neighbouring town El Gouna. From cobblestone paths and wobbly streets crammed with souvenir kiosks and various other creative tourist traps, to the bustling beaches packed with eager visitors on a quest for suntans and tranquility, there was something for anyone looking for an escape from the bustle of city life.