Khaama Press: Afghan Mixed Martial Art fighter Baz Mohammad Mubariz defeated one of Russia’s MMA champions Maksim Katkov during OFS 8. Mubariz defeated Katkov during the first round of the match by starting the game aggressively and taking down his opponent during the initial seconds of the game. He ended the match in his favor finishing Katkov with
1TV: Afghan mixed martial arts fighter Baz Mohammad Mubariz on Monday left Kabul for Moscow to take on a Russian opponent at Octagon Fighting Sensation. Mubariz will face his opponent Maksim Katkov at Russian concert hall in Luzhniki at 8:30 (Kabul time) on May 8. The fight will be broadcasted live on 1TV. Click here to
1TV: Kabul will soon host a mixed martial arts competition in what will be biggest event of its kind in the country. Eight athletes will participate in the competition at the end of which four athletes will be selected to attend international competitions. “After five to six matches, we will try to facilitate fights for the fighters in
Khaama Press: The Office of the President in a statement said Mubariz has also received cash reward along with the Mir Masjidi Khan high state medal for his lastest victory against his Russia rival. President Ghani hailed Mubariz and his team for their tireless efforts for hoisting the Afghan flag in a major international sports event.
AOPNEWS | March 12, 2106 Today in Russia, Afghan MMA fighter Baz Mohammad Mubariz defeated Russian Amir Sattarov in 1 minute and 40 seconds of round one via submission (rear naked choke). The lightweight (154 lbs) fight, which was part of the main card of Octagon Fighting Sensation 7: Battle of Titans, went to the ground
AOPNEWS | March 5, 2016 Tonight in Las Vegas, Nevada, in a welterweight showdown, Afghan MMA fighter Siyar Bahadurzada defeated American fighter Brandon Thatch in round 3 via submission (arm triangle). According to the official UFC website, Bahadurzada went into the fight as the underdog (-310/+260). Also, many thought this fight was going to be
Khaama Press: Afghan Mixed Martial Art (MMA) fighter Baz Mohammad Mubariz will face Russia’s Amir Amir Satarov during Octagon fighting Sensation (OFS) 7 on 12th of March. This is the second fight Mubariz is appearing almost three months after his debut in Russia’s Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB). Click here to read more (external link).
AOPNEWS | February 15, 2016 Afghanistan has been a dominant force in the 2016 South Asian Games’ Taekwondo competitions by winning more gold medals than any other country, including host country India, which is the biggest and most well-funded nation in the competitions. In total, Afghanistan has won 6 gold medals, 1 silver medal, and
AOPNEWS | February 13, 2016 Rohullah Nikpai, two-time Olympic bronze medalist, defeated Pakistani Naveed Khan via a technical knockout to win a gold medal in Taekwondo today in the Under 68 kg category at the 2016 South Asian Games, currently being held in India. Also, Mohsen Rezaei defeated India’s Abrar Khan to win a gold
AOPNEWS | February 13, 2016 Afghan MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter Siyar Bahadurzada was scheduled to fight American Brandon Thatch on February 21st as part of UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) Fight Night 82 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. According to an official statement posted on the company’s website, the Welterweight fight has been moved to March 5th