The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Afghan mixed martial arts fighters Abdul Azim Badakhshi and Rabie Panjshiri defeated their opponents at International Fighting League (IFL) events in Hyderabad, India.
Both fighters announced their victories in separate social media posts.
Badakhshi said he faced a Belarusian fighter and knocked him out about 20 seconds into the first round, securing one of the fastest victories of his recent career.
Panjshiri also defeated an Indian opponent, forcing him to submit about 90 seconds into the first round using a submission technique.
The bout was held in the 56-57-kilogram weight category, according to Panjshiri, who secured a victory in his IFL appearance.
The IFL events are being held in Hyderabad with the participation of mixed martial arts fighters from several countries. MMA combines techniques from different combat disciplines, with victories determined by knockout, submission or judges’ decisions.
