Featherweight champion Sakhi 'Machete' Qambari is ready to showcase his championship skills internationally after signing with France's premier Ares Fighting Championship. The dominant Swedish champion will make his Ares FC debut on July 4th against undefeated Ghassen Jbalia at Ares 33 in Nantes.
AFN's Featherweight King Goes International
Qambari has been absolutely dominant since capturing the AFN featherweight title in December 2023. The Allstars Training Center standout has successfully defended his championship twice and extended his winning streak to six consecutive victories, with four coming via first-round submission.
His most recent title defense against Erick Ruano at AFN 8 demonstrated exactly why 'Machete' is considered one of Sweden's most promising talents. His elite grappling skills and finishing ability have made him the undisputed king of AFN's featherweight division
Bringing Championship Excellence to France
When Qambari steps into the Ares FC cage on July 4th, he'll be carrying the banner for Swedish MMA. His opponent, Ghassen Jbalia from MMA Factory in Paris, may be undefeated with a 4-0 record, but he's never faced anyone with Qambari's championship pedigree and finishing ability.
'Machete' has proven time and again that he thrives under pressure. His ability to find submissions in the first round has become his calling card, and there's every reason to believe that will translate to the international stage.
A Champion Ready for the Challenge
With his submission skills, championship mentality, and the strong foundation built during his AFN reign, Sakhi 'Machete' Qambari is poised to make a statement on July 4th. AFN fans have watched him dominate the Swedish scene – now it's time to see their champion take his talents to the next level and prove that AFN champions can compete with anyone, anywhere.