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Martin Koprivlenski steps up in the main event at EFA 2, aiming for a new title in a higher weight class against “The Moroccan Warrior” Ilyass Chakir.

EFA Champion Martin Koprivlenski moves up in weight for his second main event appearance at Elite Fighting Arena. The 23-year-old Bulgarian fighter will contend for the welterweight belt against Ilyass Chakir, a seasoned Moroccan opponent with extensive international experience.

The fight is scheduled for October 3rd at Asics Arena in Sofia, with tickets available on kupibileti.bg and partners.

This bout will be fought under K-1 rules at 83.9 kg over five three-minute rounds.

Koprivlenski, holding three titles - EFA Champion, FIMT World Champion, and Maxfight Champion - sports a 15-2 professional record. He became EFA’s first champion in March 2026 by defeating the previously unbeaten Valentino Valente in the main event of EFA 1. Known for his footwork, speed, and close-range effectiveness, he now faces a larger opponent with extensive international combat experience.

His opponent, Ilyass Chakir, aka “The Moroccan Warrior,” has a 17-5-1 record, including six knockouts. A member of Morocco’s national team, Chakir holds titles as a World Champion in AFSO, a SENSHI Champion, an African Champion, and has made two GLORY appearances.

K-1 Rules · 5 × 3 min · Welterweight Title Fight · 83.9 kg

EFA Championship 2 · October 3rd · Asics Arena, Sofia
Tickets at https://www.kupibileti.bg/en/about-event/2685

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EFA Championship 2 · 03 октомври · Asics Arena, София

Купи билети: https://www.kupibileti.bg/bg/about-event/2685

World Champion faces experienced Moroccan fighter at EFA 2!

Two-time WAKO World and European K-1 Champion Diyan Dimitrov will compete against experienced Moroccan contender Anouar Chakir in one of the most anticipated matches at ELITE FIGHTING ARENA 2. The event is scheduled for October 3rd at Asics Arena in Sofia, with tickets available exclusively via kupibileti.bg and its partners.

This bout, fought under K-1 rules at a catchweight of 67 kg, will be a 3-round fight of 3 minutes each.

Dimitrov, one of Bulgaria’s rising stars, gained international fame last year when he won his first senior world title at age 18. He secured the title at the WAKO World Championships in Abu Dhabi, defeating five opponents, including the final against Turkey’s Sayk Zafer, who has three fights in ONE Championship with a flying knee knockout.

Apart from his two world and two European WAKO K-1 titles, Dimitrov has five WAKO World Cup wins. He debuted professionally on the SENSHI stage and is known for his aggressive style, aiming to finish fights quickly.

On October 3rd, he will face Anour Chakir, a Moroccan K-1 pro training in Italy who has an 11-5 record. Chakir is regarded as a promising talent in Moroccan kickboxing and is always eager for new challenges.

K-1 Rules • Catchweight 67 kg • 3 × 3 min

EFA Championship 2 • 03 October • Asics Arena, Sofia
Tickets at https://www.kupibileti.bg/en/about-event/2685