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Morocco’s Mohammed Lkrafs knocked out Lebanese fighter Nassib Hmadeh in just one minute in Beirut. Lkrafs won the Arabian Combat Sports (ACS) belt in the 82 kg division after he landed a crushing blow, sending his Lebanese opponent to the ground with a first-round technical knockout. Hmadeh had not lost any of his last 10 fights.
Lkrafs adds another title to his trophy cabinet which includes 10 Moroccan championship titles, and three Coupe du Trône victories.
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The fight headlined the “Rising Ground” event, a six-hour combat spectacle at Camille Chamoun Sports City, drawing 5,000 roaring fans. Earlier in the night, Lebanese fighter Rani Al-Khatib defended his 65kg title against Egypt’s Mohamed Attia in another thriller.
Morocco has produced some of the toughest fighters in kickboxing and is fast becoming a powerhouse in this sport.
One name reigns supreme when it comes to Moroccan kickboxing—Badr Hari. Born in Amsterdam to Moroccan parents, Hari quickly rose to become one of the most feared heavyweights in the history of the sport.
But while Hari has long been the face of Moroccan kickboxing, a new generation of fighters are carving a name for themselves on the global stage.
Tarik Khbabez, dubbed “The Tank,” plays in the light heavyweight division. He is known for his relentless pressure and devastating knockout power. Khbabez has fought in the biggest promotions, including Glory and ONE Championship, and is a force to be reckoned with.
Mohamed Mezouari, AKA Hamicha, plays in the welterweight division and has delivered some of the most electrifying performances in Glory, earning himself a reputation as one of the most exciting fighters of his generation.
Among the budding queens, Anissa Haddaoui is considered the pride of Moroccan women in combat sports. Haddaoui has claimed world titles across multiple disciplines, including kickboxing, Muay Thai, boxing, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
