The Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation (PAKMMAF) has unveiled “Battle for Truth – Pakistan Combat Night,” a major MMA event in Lahore designed to both celebrate Pakistan’s sporting achievements and honor the nation’s armed forces. The event aims to showcase the rapid rise of MMA in Pakistan and further establish it as a leading sport among the country’s youth.
The competition will be held at DHA Stadium in Lahore, backed by the Punjab government. It will feature two prominent segments: the Pakistan Open MMA Championship and “Road to BRAVE 100.” The Pakistan Open MMA Championship will see amateur male and female fighters from four regions compete in different weight classes. Champions from these contests will have the opportunity to represent Pakistan at the IMMAF World Championships in Georgia.
Alongside this, the “Road to BRAVE 100” fight card will highlight five of Pakistan’s top MMA athletes as they take on international challengers from Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Egypt, and Morocco. Victors in these high-stakes matches will qualify for the esteemed BRAVE CF 100 event, an international MMA tournament in Bahrain under the patronage of Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
Omar Ahmed, President of PAKMMAF, expressed gratitude to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for her leadership and support, crediting her with helping MMA become a popular choice among Pakistani youth. He noted that the sport’s appeal is evident in young people’s admiration for global MMA icons. Ahmed also highlighted a significant point of pride: last year, Pakistani MMA athletes achieved a clean sweep in ten bouts against Indian fighters across events in Dubai, Lahore, and Bahrain, coinciding with successes by the armed forces.
This year’s edition will spotlight leading female athletes Bano Butt and Iman Khan, both gold medalists and examples of MMA’s role in advancing women’s empowerment in Pakistan.
Punjab Sports Minister Faisal Khokhar emphasized the province’s commitment to making Punjab the sporting hub of Pakistan, with MMA playing a central role in this ambition. He described Pakistan Combat Night as more than a tournament—calling it a statement of national unity and aspiration to excel in global combat sports.
