Every Friday morning between November and March, thousands of people flock to the outskirts of Kabul to watch huge mastiffs launch themselves at each other in the ring. Two huge dogs are locked in a bitter struggle. The brown mastiff is named Zamboor, which means “bee,” and it’s one of the best fighting dogs in Kabul. Every Friday morning between November and March, thousands of people flock to a makeshift arena on the outskirts of the city. Zamboor grabs the white dog by the throat, and it's all over in seconds. It's won the fight, and thousands of dollars for its owners. Ghulam Yahya, handler of Zamboor, son of owner Haji Ghulam Sakhi, saying, “The other dog was big, and was a famous fighting dog. My dog fought and managed to beat him, thank God, my dog won the fight. I am so happy.” It's a violent sport, the rivalries are intense and scuffles sometimes erupt between owners. Thousands of dollars ride on the outcome of each fight. The former Taliban regime banned dog fighting because gambling is forbidden under Islam but the sport is now extremely popular. Noor Agha, spectator, “This Friday, I was invited to a wedding, but I didn't go. Dog fighting is my hobby, and I decided to come here instead.” 96-year old Haji Ghulam Sakhi bought Zamboor as a puppy.The animal receives special food, rich in protein– eggs, meat and milk. Two of the patriarch's 15 children regularly take the mastiff for walks. Zamboor also gets special massages. Dogs usually compete between the age of three and six, but their fighting days can be short-lived. Haji Ghulam Sakhi 96, owner of Zamboor, “I have been involved in dog fighting for 50 years. Should my dog loose a fight, I won’t keep him. I’ll give him away to someone else.” It’s more ritual struggle for domination than a fight to the death but the casualties sometimes do occur. It’s a tough sport and there is only space for winners.