Rising Combate star Walad Anubis embraces newfound attention

Fighter profile of Walad Anubis by Chris Karter

Walad Anubis predicts he has what it takes and it’s not a matter of “if,” but “when.”

A bright, budding star from Nile Valley, Egypt (17-9 MMA, 1-0 Combate) has already made a splash in Combate, just one fight into his promotional tenure, with a largely dominant win over Serhey Rishkinov (38-16 MMA, 4-2 Combate). Ahead of his Combate 167 bout at the Tokyo Bowl in Tokyo, Walad embraces the newfound spotlight, but also recognizes there’s much more work to be done – inside and outside the cage. “I really appreciate everyone who’s supported us, and it has come from all over the world,” Anubis recently told the Tycoon Times through an Egyptian interpreter. “I need to work on my English skills so I can connect with more fans. It’s our goal to connect with fans, so that’s important to me. I’m enjoying it and taking everything one day at a time.” At 30, Anubis is in the typical prime of a fighter. That skill, combined with Egypt’s search for its first Combate champion in promotion history, has his name in the upper ranks of roster members’ star potential. “I’m growing every fight,” Walad said. “I appreciate every opportunity in the Octagon. Most fighters want to stay as active as possible, so I’m grateful for that.”

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