Afghanistan, Aug. 20 -- Abdul Azim Badakhshi spoke about his professional career, personal life and the challenges he faced in India, including his detention over immigration-related issues. He also discussed the support he received from his fiancee, Krishna Shroff, during a difficult period. Badakhshi shared these details in an interview with BBC Persian.
Afghan mixed martial arts fighter Abdul Azim Badakhshi says he was detained in India for about a week over immigration-related issues shortly before making a dramatic return to competition, ending an 18-month absence with a submission victory in just 20 seconds.
Badakhshi returned to competition in Hyderabad, India, after roughly a year and a half away from professional fights. He faced...