Hayani and Zreiq Advance to Kickboxing Final
Syrian fighters Ahmad Hayani and Ali Zreiq will compete for the Arab Combat Series championship title in Lebanon.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Boxing
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Syrian athletes Ahmad Hayani and Ali Zreiq have officially qualified for the final match of the Arab Combat Series professional kickboxing championship. The two will face off for the title in a tournament hosted in Lebanon.
Why it matters
The tournament serves as a strategic effort to elevate Syria’s profile in international kickboxing and offers fighters critical experience against a diverse range of competitors.
The championship match is contested within the under-71.8 kg professional kickboxing weight category. This final follows semifinal victories where Hayani defeated Ahmad al-Batal and Zreiq overcame Fadl Nasrallah.
The players
Ahmad Hayani
He is a professional kickboxer from Syria who secured his position in the final after defeating Ahmad al-Batal.
Ali Zreiq
He is a professional kickboxer from Syria who qualified for the championship match after his victory against Fadl Nasrallah.
The details
Both fighters secured their spots in the final by defeating Lebanese opponents in the semifinal round. The tournament, held in Lebanon, brings together regional talent to compete under the Arab Combat Series banner.
Timeline
Ahmad Hayani and Ali Zreiq qualified for the final match on October 26, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This final showdown reflects the growing prominence of the Arab Combat Series in the regional professional fighting circuit. By pitting two Syrian fighters against each other in the championship, the organization establishes a significant milestone for the development of the sport.
The match confirms that the Arab Combat Series title will be awarded to a Syrian competitor regardless of the outcome. Fans and analysts of the sport can now look toward the final matchup to see which athlete will claim the under-71.8 kg belt.
The takeaway
The successful qualification of these fighters underscores the effectiveness of international tournament participation for athlete growth. Fans of kickboxing can observe how regional professional circuits continue to standardize weight categories and competitive pathways.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by S A N A.
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