Anita Karim, a Pakistani MMA fighter, won a memorable victory for her country against a Thai opponent in the Legend Fighting Championship on Sunday.
Karim, who competed in the 52 kilogramme weight class, won the bout through submission after securing a rear naked choke (RNC) over her Thai opponent in the second round.
The Hunza-born MMA fighter is a monument to her perseverance, hard effort, and unwavering passion to the sport.
The victory is all the more noteworthy since, while having an enormous talent pool, Pakistan lacks a strong grassroots support network for MMA.
Karim’s victory at the Legend Fighting Championship not only serves as a beacon of hope for many young people who aspire to be MMA icons, but it is also a testament to the potential and talent that exists across the country, and who knows how many champions Pakistan can produce with proper support and guidance.
ANITA KARIM
— On the Mic (@on_themic) September 2, 2023WINS BY REAR NAKED CHOKE IN THAILAND
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The inaugural 2023 edition of the National Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Championship, hosted under the umbrella of the Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation, is set to begin next week at the Pakistan Sports Board Karachi Centre.
The event will last three days, concluding on September 10.
The Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA) is linked with Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts.
The 2023 National MMA Championship is set to be a fantastic spectacle, with fighters from all over Pakistan battling for a place in combat sports history.
