Pakistani mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Maliha Ali has made history by reaching the final of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) World Championship, becoming the first Pakistani woman to achieve the milestone.
According to details, Maliha secured her place in the final after defeating Mexico’s Pan American champion Andrea Gabriela Guzman in a major victory that marked a historic achievement for Pakistani women’s sports.
Maliha’s impressive journey to the final has included victories over two of the world’s strongest opponents, demonstrating her determination and fighting abilities on the international stage.
Defeats Russian European Champion on Road to Final
Before defeating the Mexican champion, Maliha also secured a significant victory against a renowned European champion from Russia.
Her successive victories against highly competitive international opponents paved the way for her historic qualification for the world championship final.
By reaching the final, Maliha has become the first Pakistani female fighter to achieve this distinction at the IMMAF World Championship, marking an important moment for mixed martial arts in Pakistan.
Her achievement is expected to inspire more Pakistani women to pursue combat sports and represent the country at international competitions.