A grand event of “IFT Fight Pass Lahore 2” was organized in collaboration with SA Gardens and Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation, in which more than 200 players from all over Pakistan participated. The event was attended by prominent personalities from various fields, including Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts President Babar Raja.
Grappling competitions were held in various weight classes of Gi and No-Gi, in which Abu Bakr, Shayan, Abdullah Khan, Asad Waraich, Ehtesham, Khizr, Abdul Sami, Ansar and Farsad won their classes, while Masha and Hafsa won the champion title in the per mile category. The champions were awarded a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 and medals, while the silver and bronze medalists were also given cash prizes and medals.
On this occasion, PMMAF President Babar Raja said that we have successfully organized three events of the IFT series — Pakistan vs. Iran, Afghanistan and India — and now in “IFT Season 4” competitions between 16 different countries will be held in Pakistan. We will continue to support and promote Pakistani MMA athletes worldwide.
“IFT Fight Pass Lahore 2” included grappling as well as MMA competitions, including one professional fight, one per mile fight and 8 amateur fights. In the main event of the event, Meraj Arif performed brilliantly and emerged victorious. Cash prizes, medals and certificates were distributed among the winning athletes.
It should be noted that “IFT Fight Pass Lahore 3” will be held in June.