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Fighter claims he threw a bout in Afghanistan after being threatened at gunpoint

Related Topics: Afghanistan, Kabul, EFL Championship

Sometimes, protecting yourself at all times might have a deeper meaning than just intelligently defending yourself in the cage. Featherweigt Leonardo Barbosa felt that first-hand at Truly Grand Fighting Championship 11’s main event, on February 11, in Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul.

Paired up against Afghanistan’s own Ahmed Wali Hotak, the Brazilian suffered a second-round TKO defeat after taking a knee to the body. However, taking a second look at the finish, some fans might notice something was off.

TGFC 11 main event:

Ahmed Wali Hotak finishes Leonardo Barbosa with a knee to the body in the 2nd.