Afghan MMA Fighter Badakhshi Loses to Spain's Sintes in WOW FC Title Bout
BADALONA, Spain (Afghan Verified) -- Afghan mixed martial arts fighter Abdul Karim Badakhshi suffered a defeat to Spain's Fabian Sintes on Saturday night during the 28th edition of WOW FC in Badalona, Spain.
Badakhshi lost in the third round via submission, allowing the 31-year-old Sintes to retain his championship belt. The event was organized under a promotion associated with Cristiano Ronaldo.
This marked Badakhshi's fourth loss in 14 professional fights. Sintes improved his record to 11 wins in 14 bouts with the victory.
The title fight highlighted Badakhshi's efforts to challenge for the belt against the defending champion in the Spanish-hosted event. Sintes controlled the bout leading to the submission finish in the third round.
WOW FC's 28th installment drew attention for its high-profile matchup and connection to the Ronaldo-backed promotion, showcasing international MMA talent.
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