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Karate Combat KC 54 Returns to Dubai: Heavyweight Title Fight and Exciting Bouts

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Dubai, UAEKarate Combat KC 54 is back in Dubai on Friday, May 2, with an stacked fight card that features a headline-grabbing Heavyweight World Championship bout between Sam Alvey and Tyrone Spong. Fans of combat sports are in for a treat as the event once again brings the best of Karate Combat to one of the most iconic cities in the world.

The fight card features multiple high-stakes matchups, including a standout performance from Muhammad Mokaev (UK), a former UFC star who has built a name for himself as a top talent in the flyweight division. Mokaev, a member of the famous KHK MMA Team, is stepping into the Karate Combat arena for the first time to face Bolat Zamanbekov (Kazakhstan). With a background in both striking and grappling, Mokaev is set to add his own unique flavor to the world of karate, and fans can expect fireworks.

In the Main Card, the stakes are high across multiple divisions:

  • Heavyweight World Championship: Sam Alvey (USA) vs Tyrone Spong (Suriname) – A battle between two of the biggest powerhouses in combat sports.
  • Bantamweight Bout: Muhammad Mokaev (UK) vs Bolat Zamanbekov (Kazakhstan) – The former UFC flyweight standout takes his talents to Karate Combat.
  • 200lbs Catchweight Bout: Jayden Eynaud (Australia) vs Kiamrian Abbasov (Kyrgyzstan) – Two heavy hitters clash in this thrilling match.
  • Bantamweight Bout: Ali Zarinfar (Iran) vs Adam Noi (France) – A key clash in the Bantamweight division.
  • 170lbs Catchweight Bout: Oussama Assli (Morocco) vs Naimov Firdavshon (Tajikistan) – A dynamic matchup between two exciting fighters.

But it doesn’t stop there. The Prelims are stacked with compelling fights that promise to deliver:

  • Light Heavyweight Bout: Ali Aliev (Russia) vs Mohamad Osseili (Lebanon)
  • 170lbs Catchweight Bout: Saifullakh Khambakhadov (Russia) vs Hossein Mollamadi (Iran)
  • Lightweight Bout: Sajad Sattari (Iran) vs Mo Abdurahman (UK)
  • Heavyweight Bout: Sergey Veselkin (Russia) vs Bruno Chaves (Brazil)
  • Lightweight Bout: Abdullah Chandio (Pakistan) vs TBD
  • W Strawweight Bout: Li Lishan (China) vs Asha Roka (India)
  • Welterweight Bout: Roslan Bendania (Tunisia) vs Amro Abdeen (Egypt)
  • Catchweight Bout: Brandon Jensen (USA) vs Davud Tirmizi (UK)

This event is not to be missed. After a successful debut in Dubai, Karate Combat returns, proving once again why it’s one of the most exciting organizations in the world of combat sports. With a mix of karate and modern combat fighting, this is an event that promises to raise the bar for martial arts in the UAE.

Get your tickets now at karate.com/tickets to witness world-class action firsthand.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, May 2
Location: Dubai, UAE
Tickets: Available at karate.com/tickets

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