Khaama: Afghanistan mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Farid Basharat extended his unbeaten streak with a decisive victory over American opponent Chris Gutiérrez at UFC 320 in Las Vegas. Basharat triumphed after three intense rounds, winning by a unanimous decision from the judges and maintaining his reputation as one of the sport’s most disciplined and technical
Khaama: The Afghanistan national football team recorded a morale-boosting 1–0 victory over Tajikistan’s U-23 side in a friendly match held in Dushanbe. The match was part of the team’s preparation for the upcoming Central Asia Championship. The team’s first official test in the Central Asia Championship is scheduled against Iran on Friday. Facing one of
Khaama: Afghanistan’s Suhail Fedayee defeated his American opponent in an MMA competition, winning by first-round submission and continuing his unbeaten streak with four consecutive professional victories. Click here to read more (external link). More Afghan Sports News ACB names squads for regional List A Tournament in Khost
Khaama: Mujtaba Panjshiri, an Afghan mixed martial artist, delivered a stunning victory on Saturday night, July 12 in Lahore, Pakistan, knocking out his Pakistani opponent, Asad, in under one minute. The fight was part of a semi-main event in the ongoing ETF (Elite Training Federation) competitions held in Pakistan. The swift and decisive win showcased
Ariana: The Afghanistan Futsal Premier League (AFPL) continued in Kabul on Sunday with two exciting matches that kept fans engaged. In Match 41, Noorzad FC delivered a dominant performance, defeating Omid FC with a commanding 7–2 victory and securing another valuable three points. Click here to read more (external link). Other Afghan Sports News MMA
Khaama: On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Afghan MMA fighter Wahidullah Nazhand will compete against Tajik fighter Faridun Shokhnazrov in Hamburg, Germany. This match is part of the prestigious Oktagon 73 event. Initially, Nazhand was set to face Greek fighter Ioannis Palaiologos. However, due to Palaiologos’ withdrawal, the organizing body, Oktagon, announced that Shokhnazrov would be
Khaama: A court in California has arrested Afghan UFC fighter Ahmad Hasanzada on charges of committing sexual acts against a child under the age of 14, a serious criminal offense in the United States. According to AG Fight, the 28-year-old athlete was taken into custody last week in Sacramento. The charges carry greater legal weight
Amu: Afghan bodybuilder Ali Bilal clinched the Physique title at the 2025 Arnold Classic, securing a major victory on the global bodybuilding stage. Bilal’s latest achievement comes after he finished as the runner-up at the 2024 Mr. Olympia, one of bodybuilding’s most renowned events. Click here to read more (external link). Other Sports News MMA:
Khaama: Wahed Nazhand, an Afghan mixed martial artist based in Germany, defeated his opponent, Max Hendanagic from the Czech Republic, within the first round of their match. The fight occurred on Saturday night, September 7, under Germany’s “Octagon MMA” organization. Nizhand won by overcoming Hendanagic with a submission move early in the first round. Click
DPA: The Taliban government in Afghanistan has prohibited mixed martial arts (MMA), citing concerns over violence and the risk of death, an official told TOLOnews on Tuesday. Ahmadullah Wasiq, head of the Physical Education and Sports Department, said the ban, enforced by the country’s morality police, was due to the sport’s violent nature. Click here