Oussama Assli Retains Karate Combat World Title by Knockout, Marking a New Milestone in His Partnership with 1xBet, Infinity Sports reveals.
Moroccan champion defeats former UFC fighter and BRAVE champion Lucas Martins at KC62 in Miami, extending his
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Abu dhabi, Abu dhabi, UAE / Storyteller / Jul 28, 2026 /
Moroccan combat-sports star and 1xBet ambassador Oussama Assli successfully retained his Karate Combat Welterweight World Championship after defeating Brazil’s Lucas “Mineiro” Martins by knockout at Karate Combat 62.
The title defence took place on 24 July at Bonk Studios, Karate Combat’s new arena in Miami. Assli entered the Pit as the reigning 77 kg world champion and faced one of the most experienced opponents of his career: a former UFC fighter, former BRAVE CF champion and dangerous knockout specialist.
Assli delivered under pressure, producing a decisive finish to keep the world championship belt in Moroccan hands and maintain his undefeated record inside Karate Combat.
The victory adds another chapter to a historic journey that began with his world-title triumph at Karate Combat 58 in December 2025. On that occasion, Assli defeated Australian double world champion James “Sweet As” Honey by unanimous decision following five demanding rounds, becoming the first Moroccan fighter to win a Karate Combat world championship.
Seven months later, Assli has demonstrated that reaching the summit was not the final objective. By stopping Martins and successfully defending the belt, he has confirmed his position among the leading names in international combat sports.
A partnership built around a shared winning mentality
1xBet has accompanied Assli’s rise as his main sponsor and international brand partner. The collaboration brings together an ambitious Moroccan champion and a global sports brand around a shared commitment to discipline, performance and the pursuit of new achievements.
When the partnership was announced, Assli described that connection clearly: “I choose to stand with those who always strive for more. 1xBet is a brand with the same mindset.”
His successful title defence gives those words new meaning. The partnership now encompasses two major championship milestones: Assli’s historic capture of the world title and his first successful defence against an internationally recognised former champion.
Beyond competition, the relationship is designed to bring supporters closer to Assli’s journey through exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, digital campaigns, sporting activations and special experiences for fans.
For 1xBet, Assli represents the qualities associated with lasting sporting success: courage, discipline, consistency and the determination to continue progressing after reaching the top.
For Assli, the partnership provides an international platform through which he can represent Morocco, connect with a growing global audience and inspire a new generation of African and Arab combat-sports athletes.
With the world championship belt secured once again, Oussama Assli and 1xBet now look ahead to the next stage of a partnership defined by ambition, performance and a determination to remain at the highest level.
Media contact person: Saad Abied
Phone number: 00971509900675
Email address: assli.mgmt@infinitymanagement.ae
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