Pakistan MMA Federation to host ‘Battle for Truth – Pakistan Combat Night’ in Lahore

The Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation (PAKMMAF) has announced the launch of a landmark event titled “Battle for Truth – Pakistan Combat Night”, to celebrate Pakistan’s sporting victories and express solidarity with the Pakistan Armed Forces.

Scheduled for August 24 at DHA Stadium, Phase 6, Lahore, the event will feature two major competitions: the Pakistan Open MMA Championship and Road to BRAVE 100. This high-impact showcase further cements MMA’s rise as the future of sports in Pakistan, and is being held with the support of the Punjab government.

In the Pakistan Open MMA Championship, amateur fighters, including both men and women, from four regional teams will compete across various weight categories. The winners will earn a spot to represent Pakistan at the IMMAF World Championships in Georgia later this year.

The Road to BRAVE 100 fight card will feature five of Pakistan’s top fighters squaring off against elite international opponents from Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Egypt, and Morocco. Victors will qualify for BRAVE CF 100, the global flagship event of BRAVE Combat Federation, held in Bahrain under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

PAKMMAF President Omar Ahmed thanked Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for her leadership, saying, “With her all-out support, the MMA is now the sport of choice for Pakistani youth, who can relate more to Khabib than Babar Azam. We are proud to see it emerge as the future of sports with some champions as global icons.”

Highlighting the sport’s momentum, Omar Ahmed recalled that Pakistani MMA athletes faced Indian fighters ten times last year across events in Dubai, Lahore, and Bahrain, winning all ten bouts. “This clean sweep was a proud moment for the country and coincided with major victories by our Armed Forces, reflecting unity and national strength on every front.”

This year’s edition will feature standout female athletes Bano Butt and Iman Khan, both gold medalists, continuing MMA’s powerful role in advancing women’s empowerment through sport.

Punjab Sports Minister Faisal Khokhar added: “We aim to make Punjab the sports capital of Pakistan, and MMA is central to that vision.” Pakistan Combat Night is not just a tournament, it’s a national statement, showcasing talent, unity, and the country’s ambition to dominate global combat sports.