Tawfiqullah Omari’s brilliant victory in A1 Combat; A big step towards UFC

Kabul Times News | Sports

A1 Combat, one of the most prestigious organizers of mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions in the state of California and the western United States, is preparing for the big event A1 Combat 36.

The competition will be held on June 27, 2026 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain near Sacramento; an event that is considered one of the most important regional MMA competitions in the United States.

Founded by the famous MMA legend, Urijah Faber, A1 Combat is world-renowned for introducing and developing future talents for the UFC organization. Many fighters who started their professional careers in this organization later made it to the prestigious Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) competitions.

One of the most important features of this event is its live broadcast via UFC Fight Pass; A topic that attracts millions of combat sports fans around the world.

Organizers have announced that A1 Combat 36 will include professional fights, championship belt competitions and the presence of some of the most prominent fighters in the region. The Hard Rock Live venue, which hosts the competition, is also one of the most well-known fight venues in Northern California, hosting thousands of spectators every year.

MMA experts believe that the event could once again be a platform for introducing a new generation of talented fighters to the world's largest mixed martial arts organization, the UFC.