MMA weekend recap in Pakistan

MMA weekend recap in Pakistan

This weekend was a milestone for the growth of MMA in Pakistan. There were back to back events in the country for the first time ever. The first event, Shaheen Smoker, took place at Shaheen MMA Academy in Lahore, the second event was an 8 person MMA tournament in Gujar Khan organized by the Pakido Federation. We may have some more in-depth blog postings about both of these contests later on this week. And for…

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Back to Back MMA events in Pakistan!

Back to Back MMA events in Pakistan!

This weekend we will have the milestone of having two back to back MMA events being organized by two different bodies. Shaheen MMA Academy will be holding another smoker, for beginners wishing to try their hand at MMA, Kickboxing, Boxing or Grappling matches on December 11th at 5 pm. On December 12th in Gujar Khan there will be a under 63 kg, 8 man MMA tournament. Tournament will start at 11 am. The event is…

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Major MMA event in the works for Pakistan

Major MMA event in the works for Pakistan

Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan has found out that there is a major MMA event being planned in Pakistan in the coming months. This will be a first of it’s kind event in the country and will be a professionally run venture that will be aimed at not only the martial arts community of  Pakistan but at casual fans and everyone and anyone who enjoys watching fights. Until things become finalized we wont give away too…

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Recent News

Recent News

Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan got to attend and cover the Shaheen Smoker at Shaheen MMA and Elite Fitness Academy in Defence Lahore. The fights were between members of Shaheen MMA and Haidery Karate Club who train in Kung Fu under grandmaster Khalil Ahmad. The fights were very competitive but it was Shaheen Academy’s knowledge of ground fighting which led them to victory in 6 fights and draws in 2. They suffered no losses despite having…

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Changes made in upcoming spring schedule

Changes made in upcoming spring schedule

The May 16th scheduled Pakistan Warrior Challenge (PWC) has been canceled and has now been changed to a Shaheen Smoker. The next PWC is still to be announced and there is no scheduled tentative date as of yet. The upcoming Shaheen Smoker may also include kick boxing and grappling matches if willing participants are founds. In other news, Shaheen MMA Academy should officially open in time for the Shaheen Smoker. To get a better idea…

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Shaheen Academy holds it’s first smoker!

Shaheen Academy holds it’s first smoker!

Originally slated to be Pakistan Warrior Challenge II, the 2nd ever MMA event in Lahore on April 17th turned out to be Shaheen MMA Academy’s first smoker. For those who don’t know, a smoker is an event that can be considered before amateur. They are full on fights but are meant to be so local clubs can get experience. They are usually small affairs with a limited number of fights. Shaheen MMA Academy will be…

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Observations from Abu Dhabi

Observations from Abu Dhabi

It’s been exciting coming out to Abu Dhabi to watch UFC 112. The city is not very big and you can spot guys with their MMA team shirts or Tapout shirts in the hotels and malls. I flew here from Lahore on Friday and after checking into my hotel, I headed straight for Marina Mall to catch the UFC 112 weigh-in’s. Throughout the mall there were banners and the television screens advertising the fight. In…

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Pakistan Warrior Challenge 2 Officially Announced! (updated)

Pakistan Warrior Challenge 2 Officially Announced! (updated)

Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan is proud to announce that Pakistan Warrior Challenge 2 is to be held April 17th in Lahore Pakistan at Shaheen MMA Academy. Here are the following details, more details will be updated as they come in. This particular event will be a small, exclusive event. Approximately 50 people maximum, including fighters and coaches will be allowed to attend the event. For those who wish to come spectate we will announce further…

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First Mixed Martial Arts Competition in Pakistan a success!

First Mixed Martial Arts Competition in Pakistan a success!

The first amateur Mixed martial Arts Pakistan was a huge success. Fighters from all over Pakistan met at Whites Sports Club in Model Town Lahore for a great day of fight. There were a total of 14 fights on the card ranging from under 15 fights to fights between high level black belts. There was a great degree of sportsmanship and camaraderie and all were friends at the end of the day. All those who…

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PTV Seminar (with video)

PTV Seminar (with video)

Apologies for the late delivery of this article. The website was down for almost a week and just got back online. On January 17th, at Sukh Chan Wellness club in Gulberg, Lahore Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan partnered with Fite Selektor to hold an MMA seminar for Pakistan Television. The purpose of the seminar was to educate the Pakistani audience on what Mixed Martial Arts is as well as let everyone know that there is a…

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