After pulling the curtains down on the MMA and boxing calendars, the combat sports world is gearing up for a string of marquee events. Meanwhile, a story on the sidelines involving the sister art form, Karate Combat, has gained considerable traction. The Dubai-based promotion, which debuted in 2018, hosted its 58th edition on December 5 in Miami.

The show at Univision Studios ended with Robelis Despaigne winning the heavyweight championship against Sam Alvey in the headline bout. However, if recent reports are accurate, not everyone went home happy. Claims suggest the event suffered organizational delays. Additionally, it appears that the organizers failed to properly pay some of the match officials appointed by the Florida State Commission.

Karate Combat faces heat over payment fa

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