The ‘arm collector’: pioneering Pakistan woman MMA fighter breaks barriers
The bruising experience prepared her for a career in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) – blending Thai kickboxing, Japanese judo and wrestling – and has led her to becoming the nation’s pre-eminent woman ...
Anita Karim is Pakistan’s first internationally competing woman MMA fighter
Growing up in the rugged northern reaches of Pakistan, Anita Karim honed her combat skills fighting with three older brothers who pulled no punches. The bruising experience prepared her for a career ...
Japan Sweeps Day 1 of Baku Grand Slam with Five Golds
Japan dominated Day 1 of the Baku Grand Slam, claiming gold in all five weight categories. Highlights included Tsunoda ...