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Pakistan MMA Federation to Host ‘Battle for Truth – Pakistan Combat Night’

LAHORE: The Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation (PAKMMAF) has announced the launch of a landmark event titled Battle for Truth – Pakistan Combat Night, to celebrate the country’s sporting victories and express solidarity with the Armed Forces.

Scheduled for August 24 at DHA Stadium, Phase 6, Lahore, the event will feature two major competitions: the Pakistan Open MMA Championship and Road to BRAVE 100.

This high-impact showcase further cements MMA’s rise as the future of sports in Pakistan, and is being held with the support of the Punjab government.

In the Pakistan Open MMA Championship, amateur fighters, including both men and women, from four regional teams will compete across various weight categories.

The winners will earn a spot to represent Pakistan at the IMMAF World Championships in Georgia later this year.

The Road to BRAVE 100 fight card will feature five of Pakistan’s top fighters squaring off against elite international opponents from Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Egypt, and Morocco.

Victors will qualify for BRAVE CF 100, the global flagship event of BRAVE Combat Federation, held in Bahrain under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

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Pakistan MMA Federation Omar Ahmed thanked Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for her leadership, stating: “With her unwavering support, MMA is now the sport of choice for Pakistani youth. Kids can relate more to Khabib than Babar Azam. We are proud to see it emerge as the future of sports with some champions as global icons .â€

Highlighting the sport’s momentum, Ahmed recalled that MMA athletes of Pakistan have faced Indian fighters ten times last year across events in Dubai, Lahore, and Bahrain, winning all ten bouts.

“This clean sweep was a proud moment for the country and coincided with major victories by our Armed Forces, reflecting unity and national strength on every front.â€

This year’s edition will feature standout female athletes Bano Butt and Iman Khan, both gold medalists, continuing MMA’s powerful role in advancing women’s empowerment through sport.

Punjab Sports Minister Faisal Khokhar added: “We aim to make Punjab the sports capital of Pakistan, and MMA is central to that vision.â€

Pakistan Combat Night is not just a tournament — it’s a national statement, showcasing talent, unity, and the country’s ambition to dominate global combat sports.

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PM Shehbaz Sharif honours Pakistan MMA Champions and Federation President

The Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif met the President of the Pakistan MMA Federation Omar Ahmed along with Asian MMA gold medallists Eman Khan and Bano Butt on Sunday.

Sharif also met Brave 85 winners and celebrated the medal-winning achievements of all athletes and the federation’s role in elevating Pakistan’s global sports status.

Omar Ahmed with his small but dedicated team at the Pakistan MMA Federation successfully organised the largest sporting event in the country’s history hosting over 300 athletes from 18 countries.

This monumental event was broadcast to 144 countries translated into 22 languages and reached 40 million households worldwide.

The Prime Minister commended Omar Ahmed for delivering such a major event without government financial support and praised the Pakistan MMA Federation’s efforts to build a self-sustaining sporting economy similar to cricket.

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Shehbaz Sharif also recognised MMA’s potential for character-building and mental health benefits for recreational practitioners.

Omar Ahmed suggested that making MMA popular could be an excellent tool for deradicalisation and countering extremism in youth across the country by diverting their energies toward bringing national glory.

The event highlighted the growing MMA scene in Pakistan and its ability to host world-class events with excellence boosting the nation’s global standing.

The Pakistan MMA Federation and Omar Ahmed were also commended for their commitment to execute such a landmark event with limited resources, showing great resolve and unmatchable passion a blueprint for other federations and sporting entities to follow.

Sharif expressed his full support for the federation and its vision of creating champions who will bring national pride and enhance the country’s image on the global stage.

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