Anita Karim, Pakistan’s most accomplished female mixed martial artist, added another major milestone to her career by winning the first professional women’s MMA fight ever held in Pakistan.
The historic bout took place in Islamabad during the Professional MMA League Infinite Championship.
Competing in the women’s 52 kg title fight, Karim delivered a dominant performance, knocking out Iran’s Parisa Shamsabadi in the very first round.
The victory marked the first time she claimed a professional MMA title in front of a home crowd.
Hailing from Hunza, Karim has built a strong reputation through impressive performances in international competitions.
Earlier this month, she also became the country’s first female Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) brown belt holder. Her latest win represents a significant milestone for women’s combat sports in Pakistan.
Mixed martial arts is a full-contact combat sport that combines techniques from boxing, grappling, karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and kickboxing, and is known for its high physical demands on athletes.
Karim previously revealed that she left university after informing her parents of her decision to pursue a career in MMA. That choice has now resulted in a historic achievement for Pakistan.
