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UFC sells 10% minority stake to Adu Dhabi Company (and what it could mean for MMA in Pakistan)

Posted on January 14, 2010May 8, 2015 by admin

Zuffa LLC, the company that owns the largest Mixed Martial Arts promotion in the world, The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently sold a 10% stake to Abu Dhabi based company, Flash Entertainment. This has made HUGE headlines in the MMA world because the UFC is known to be very restrictive on whom it does business with and guards the running of it’s company very closely. The recent deal between Zuffa and Flash entertainment is the…

A day with “No Pain”

Posted on January 4, 2010May 8, 2015 by Bashir Ahmad

Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan got to spend the day with Pakistani MMA fighter Shah “No Pain” Hussain in his hometown of Slough outside of London fifteen minutes from Heathrow airport. Over a traditional English meal Shah told Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan how he became a fighter, his future goals and hopes for MMA in Pakistan. Later on Pak-MMA got a chance to check out Shah’s training camp under UFC veteran David Lee. Shah Hussain is…

Trip to Lahore Akhara (with video)

Posted on December 25, 2009May 8, 2015 by admin

Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan visited the famous Akharas of Lahore in a Fite Selektor recruitment drive. The Pehlwans of Pakistan hold great promise as International Champions of MMA with education regarding the sport and cross training in other arts to round out their own existing ones. They are also in great shape and great care is taken to regiment their training and diets. They train twice a day and eat up to 500 rs worth…

In Pictures – First BJJ seminar in Pakistan

Posted on December 20, 2009May 8, 2015 by admin

Here are some pictures from the Dec. 15th Seminar with Gohar Gul. “Pak-MMA fan getting the rear naked choke experience” “bent arm lock technique” “Triangle Choke” “Gohar Gul practicing Mount escape” “Guard Fundamentals” “Explaining the history and training approach of MMA” “Members of Pak MMA with Gohar and his senior instructors” A big thanks once again to Gohar and his academy. Be on the look out for much more coming your way from Mixed Martial…

BJJ Seminar at Gohar Gul’s academy in KHI

Posted on December 17, 2009May 8, 2015 by admin

The first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar ever in Pakistan was held on December 15th at the Body Impact club in Gulshan Iqbal, Karachi. Martial Arts Master Gohar Gul uses the premises a few times a week to teach Muay Thai classes. The seminar started at 7 and ended around 8:45 and covered the basics of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu including its philosophy and techniques. The first thing that was explained to all those who attended was…

Fite Selektor Recruitment

Posted on December 9, 2009May 8, 2015 by admin

Who is the best fighter in Pakistan? Which martial arts style is the best? Who has what it takes to be a fighter? FiteSelektor wants to know. Prize is 5 Lakhs rs and a contract with Fite Selektor. Wanted are tough individuals who have what it takes to make their family, friends and nation proud in international MMA competition. Is having a martial arts black belt enough to guarantee victory? In Mixed Martial Arts anything…

Latest News

Posted on December 4, 2009May 8, 2015 by admin

A lot is going to be happening with Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan in the coming weeks, so everyone stay tuned and be active. An instructor is available in Lahore for those wanting to learn Mixed Martial Arts. BJJ, Muay Thai or Boxing. Please do not expect a reply regarding any other martial. These are the only ones available. Please call 0334 413 7036 Grappling will be held soon in Model Town Park by Link Road….

Martial Arts Reality Show in Pakistan

Posted on November 27, 2009May 8, 2015 by admin

If you look at previous news there was an article regarding the Dubai based organization “Fite Selektor” coming to Pakistan, but not having the results they desired. Well, Fite Selektor is back. They are organizing a reality show to determine the best martial artist in Pakistan. Fite Selektor is working with different Martial Arts organizations in Pakistan including this one to recruit potential candidates for the show. Specific dates will be announced later and we…

The Foundation of Martial Arts: Yoga

Posted on November 23, 2009 by admin

At first glance, Martial Arts and Yoga seem like opposing forces and philosophies, but these two health maintenance systems have more in common than meets the eye. For a moment, consider the similarities between Tai Chi and Hatha Yoga. Within the warm up, you notice very similar movement, philosophy, and principles. Why does “climb the mountain” stance look so much like Warrior I posture? Is it coincidence, luck, or a common link? Why does Kundalini have…

The Slaughterhouse

Posted on November 18, 2009May 8, 2015 by admin

This is a story about how the author of this article started an MMA club. This happened in winter of 2008 and should serve as a reminder to anyone that there is no such thing as an excuse if you are set in achieving a said goal. There is no reason why a story like this could not be replicated all over Pakistan. I needed a place to teach. I was tired of training in…

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