Pakistani fighters defeat Indian opponents at MMA Championship in Lahore

The first day of the Brave Combat Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Asian Championship in Lahore saw four Pakistani fighters emerge victorious against their opponents.

Pakistani athletes Abbas Khan, Zia Mishwani, Ismail Khan, and Rizwan Ali secured wins, while Aqib Awan faced defeat.

The event featured a thrilling Lightweight contest between Pakistani star Rizwan Ali and Indian MMA veteran Srikant Sekhar, which ended with Ali knocking out Sekhar.

Pakistan's Zia Mashwani defeats India's Bharat Khandare in the first round of Mixed Martial Arts Asian Championship in Lahore 🇮🇳🇵🇰🔥🔥

What a fighter he is from Pakistan ♥️pic.twitter.com/2tVmBQQaAs

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) August 19, 2024

Another notable bout was the Bantamweight clash between Pakistan's Zia Mashwani and India's Bharat Khandare. 

Pakistani MMA fighter defeated his Indian opponent in the first round of the high-voltage clash.

Another victory for Pakistan vs India in Lahore. Rizwan Ali knocks out Srikanth Sekhar in Mixed Martial Arts Asian Championship 🇵🇰🇮🇳🔥🔥

OH MY GOD! JUST LOOK AT THIS BLOW TO THE INDIAN FIGHTER 🥶pic.twitter.com/HZEZCrCeMp

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) August 19, 2024

The successful performances of Pakistani fighters have sparked excitement and pride among fans.

The event was held at the DHA Sports Complex in Lahore on Sunday, showcasing the skills and talent of fighters from across Asia.

The championship featured twelve teams from eleven countries and showed Pakistan's dedication and commitment to promote sports in the country.