Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan
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Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan (or PAK MMA) is the premiere mixed martial arts
(MMA) and martial arts
promotion based in Pakistan
that was created in December 2007 by Bashir Ahmad to promote Martial Arts (and Martial Sports such as Boxing
and Wrestling
) styles in Pakistan with a particular focus on Mixed Martial Arts competition.
From organizing seminars all around Pakistan to having the first mixed martial arts
event in the country, Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan has had a huge amount of success in being the first organization to promote MMA in Pakistan.
(MMA) to Pakistan. Having a background in different martial arts including Muay Thai
, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
and Boxing
, which he studied in Thailand
and USA respectively, he started giving free classes in his home town to all the kids in the community during one of his visits to Pakistan in Winter, 2007.
Returning in the spring of 2008 he rented out a small apartment to start his very own MMA training gym in his home town calling it The Slaughter House, which consisted of a heavy bag for striking and a thin layer of foam for grappling, this served as the first MMA training centre in the country, the gym ran till the spring of 2009 until Bashir Ahmad left his home town to promote MMA in the major cities of the country.
on 15 December 2010. This event served as the foundation of promoting MMA in the country and as well as getting the name of Pakistan in the international MMA scene.
, "Style vs Style", the event took place on 28 February 2010, in Lahore and introduced the country to the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.
,Pakistan under the PAK MMA banner, the gym is the first of it's kind, opening in March of 2010, it is the center of all MMA events in the country and is home of Pakistan's first MMA fight team Team Shaheen. The gym organizes and holds many events and fights featuring fighters from all over Pakistan, popularly known as Shaheen Smokers.
. The article features the growth of MMA in South Asia and how PAK MMA has played a vital role in putting Pakistan on the map of South Asian countries getting into MMA
.
in Lahore, Pakistan . PAK MMA was responsible for the construction of the cage and organizing the event, the event was a huge success drawing hundreds of people from all over Lahore.
Fighters all over Pakistan came to take part in the PFC, Karachi
, Lahore
, Islamabad
, Gujjar Khan, Quetta
, Multan
just to name a few.
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
(MMA) and martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
promotion based in Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
that was created in December 2007 by Bashir Ahmad to promote Martial Arts (and Martial Sports such as Boxing
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
and Wrestling
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
) styles in Pakistan with a particular focus on Mixed Martial Arts competition.
From organizing seminars all around Pakistan to having the first mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
event in the country, Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan has had a huge amount of success in being the first organization to promote MMA in Pakistan.
History
After being inspired by the early UFC events, Bashir Ahmad thought about bringing the sports of Mixed Martial ArtsMixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
(MMA) to Pakistan. Having a background in different martial arts including Muay Thai
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a combat sport from Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. It is similar to other Indochinese kickboxing systems, namely pradal serey from Cambodia, tomoi from Malaysia, lethwei from Myanmar and muay Lao from Laos...
, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting...
and Boxing
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
, which he studied in Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
and USA respectively, he started giving free classes in his home town to all the kids in the community during one of his visits to Pakistan in Winter, 2007.
Returning in the spring of 2008 he rented out a small apartment to start his very own MMA training gym in his home town calling it The Slaughter House, which consisted of a heavy bag for striking and a thin layer of foam for grappling, this served as the first MMA training centre in the country, the gym ran till the spring of 2009 until Bashir Ahmad left his home town to promote MMA in the major cities of the country.
First Brazilian JiuJitsu seminar in Pakistan
The first ever Brazilian JiuJitsu (BJJ) seminar in Pakistan was organized by Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan in KarachiKarachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
on 15 December 2010. This event served as the foundation of promoting MMA in the country and as well as getting the name of Pakistan in the international MMA scene.
Pakistan Warrior Challenge
Pakistan Warrior Challenge, the first MMA event of Pakistan, organized by PAK MMA. It followed the same principle of UFC 1UFC 1
The Ultimate Fighting Championship was the first mixed martial arts event by the Ultimate Fighting Championship , held at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado, on November 12, 1993...
, "Style vs Style", the event took place on 28 February 2010, in Lahore and introduced the country to the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.
Synergy MMA Academy
Synergy MMA Academy (formerly known as Shaheen MMA Academy (http://www.club-synergy.com/) is the first mainstream MMA gym of Pakistan, it is owned and operated by Bashir Ahmad in LahoreLahore
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
,Pakistan under the PAK MMA banner, the gym is the first of it's kind, opening in March of 2010, it is the center of all MMA events in the country and is home of Pakistan's first MMA fight team Team Shaheen. The gym organizes and holds many events and fights featuring fighters from all over Pakistan, popularly known as Shaheen Smokers.
International fighters
Shah 'No Pain' Hussain is a Professional Mixed Martial Artist who is British born and bred and of Pakistani origin. Shah fights out of Slough, Berkshire, UK and trains out of Team Crossface under the guidance of UFC and Cage Rage veteran Dave Lee, Shah is the first Pakistani Professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter fighting under the PAK MMA banner.Fighters only magazine
Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan was featured in Fighters Only Magazine which is the only Mixed Martial Arts publication in the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. The article features the growth of MMA in South Asia and how PAK MMA has played a vital role in putting Pakistan on the map of South Asian countries getting into MMA
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
.
Collaboration with international promoters
PAK MMA collaborated with international fight promoters "Three Beards Promotion" in organizing the first professional MMA event in South Asia that was conducted inside an international level octagonal cage, known as Pak Fight Club at the Punjab StadiumPunjab Stadium
Punjab Stadium is a football stadium in Lahore, Pakistan. It is used for other sporting events. The stadium was built in 2003 and had been built at a cost of Rs. 110 million. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000.The architect of the project is Khalil ur Rehman & Associates. The Pakistan Football...
in Lahore, Pakistan . PAK MMA was responsible for the construction of the cage and organizing the event, the event was a huge success drawing hundreds of people from all over Lahore.
Pak Fight Club
The first Pak Fight Club or PFC took place in Lahore, Pakistan which was the first professional MMA event in South Asia. Due to the success of the first PAK MMA is planning on holding several more PFC's in the near future. Due to the number of fighters in Pakistan, PAK MMA is holding tryouts before the PFC where fighters earn the right to fight at professional level.Fighters all over Pakistan came to take part in the PFC, Karachi
Karachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, Lahore
Lahore
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
, Islamabad
Islamabad
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan and the tenth largest city in the country. Located within the Islamabad Capital Territory , the population of the city has grown from 100,000 in 1951 to 1.7 million in 2011...
, Gujjar Khan, Quetta
Quetta
is the largest city and the provincial capital of the Balochistan Province of Pakistan. Known as the "Fruit Garden of Pakistan" due to the diversity of its plant and animal wildlife, Quetta is home to the Hazarganji Chiltan National Park, which contains some of the rarest species of wildlife in the...
, Multan
Multan
Multan , is a city in the Punjab Province of Pakistan and capital of Multan District. It is located in the southern part of the province on the east bank of the Chenab River, more or less in the geographic centre of the country and about from Islamabad, from Lahore and from Karachi...
just to name a few.