Afghanistan, June 26 -- Wahidullah Nazhand will face Tajik fighter Faridun Shokhnazrov in the Oktagon 73 MMA event, aiming to strengthen his international reputation.

On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Afghan MMA fighter Wahidullah Nazhand will compete against Tajik fighter Faridun Shokhnazrov in Hamburg, Germany. This match is part of the prestigious Oktagon 73 event.

Initially, Nazhand was set to face Greek fighter Ioannis Palaiologos. However, due to Palaiologos' withdrawal, the organizing body, Oktagon, announced that Shokhnazrov would be his new opponent.

Shokhnazrov, who boasts four victories in his professional MMA career, is considered a fresh and tough competitor. He will enter the ring ready for a challenging fight.

Nazhand, with an ...