The Winter Wars edition of Real World Fight drew a spirited crowd to Brave Gym Lahore as the league marked its sixth year of developing mixed martial arts opportunities for Pakistan’s youth. Sanctioned by the Pakistan MMA Federation, the event brought together student-athletes and club fighters from Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi in a professionally supervised environment focused on safety and discipline.
Around ten bouts were contested under strict safety protocols, reflecting the league’s emphasis on training standards and athlete welfare. Participants included students representing LGS, Aitchison College, Government College University, Beaconhouse National University and the International School of Lahore, highlighting how Real World Fight has become a bridge between school athletics and competitive MMA.
One of the evening’s most talked-about contests was the women’s bout in which Romessa, a BNU media student and Brave Gym athlete, earned a decisive victory over Pakistan’s national gold medal-winning boxer after three intense rounds. The result underscored the growing presence and competitive depth of women in Pakistan’s MMA scene and drew strong local support.
Young fighters such as Iman Zahra from the International School of Lahore were singled out for resilience and commitment, while the main event between Ramzan of Superior University and Affan of GCU delivered a gripping five-round contest that closed the card on a high note. Several competitive matchups between Lahore and Islamabad athletes pointed to an expanding inter-city rivalry and deeper talent pool across regions.
Pakistan MMA Federation President Omar Ahmed said the concept behind Real World Fight is to give young people a chance to test courage and resilience within a controlled, disciplined framework. He stressed that beyond athletic achievement, participants build confidence, leadership, humility and a strong work ethic—qualities that often translate into professional and community leadership roles.
The steady growth of Real World Fight has been credited to the long-term vision of Qaim Abbas and the mentorship system at Brave Gym, whose combined efforts have helped sustain the platform over six years. As the league prepares to enter its seventh year, organisers say Real World Fight will keep focusing on turning inspiration from films, cartoons and games into structured training and real-world opportunities for Pakistan’s Gen Z.
