How MMA fighters helped rehabilitate Andrew Tate’s image

In many cases, the fighters appear to share the influencer’s views on hyper-masculinity and the treatment of women.

Illustration by Chris Rini

On Oct. 22, 2022, a video of Andrew Tate learning how to pray like a Muslim began to circulate on social media. 

In the video, the controversial British kickboxer was being taught how to perform the Islamic prayer (Salah), including the various bows and prostrations, by his fellow former fighter, Tam Khan. 

“My brother - MashAlla…