Vahedollah Najjand, a prominent martial artist of the country, is set to face Laureano Staropoli, a fighter from Argentina, in one of the most important upcoming competitions.

Kabul Times News | 2026-05-06
Report| Samim Bakhshi

The match will be held next Saturday as part of the 30th round of the FNC Free Combat Organization competitions in Croatia. The venue for this match has been determined to be the "Kersimir Casic" salon in the city of Zadar.

The fight will be held in the 77-kilogram weight category and a close and exciting competition is expected between the two fighters.

Vahedollah Najjand has so far recorded 10 wins and 2 losses in his professional career. On the other hand, Laureano Staropoli, who is more experienced, has 13 wins and 7 losses.

Experts consider this match to be an important test for Najjand; A match that could further solidify his position at the international competition level.