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Zakaria 'The Hitman' El Jari signs with WFL for three years

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The 20-year-old 63 kg fighter from Naito Gym commits to the World Fighting League for three years — and fights for the WFL title in Antwerp — originally on 3 October, since moved to Sunday 1 November.

Zakaria 'The Hitman' El Jari has signed a three-year contract with the World Fighting League. The 20-year-old fighter from Naito Gym in Sint-Niklaas has trained since the age of six and had his first bout at ten.

“That title stays here.”

Zakaria El Jari

On Saturday 3 October he fights in the Lotto Arena in Antwerp — the city he calls his 'backyard' — in the main event of War for the Crown. His opponent is Thai southpaw Chatmongkon Rarangsit from Hemmers Gym. At stake: the WFL 63 kg title, over five rounds.

Update 1 Oct 2026: War for the Crown has moved to Sunday 1 November 2026 in the Lotto Arena. Tickets for 3 October remain valid.

Next fight

SUN · 2026

Next fight: ANTWERP.

Lotto Arena · starts 14:30 (subject to change) CET

El Jari vs Rarangsit

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