In Short
Pakistani MMA fighter Zia Mashwani made history at BRAVE CF 85 in Lahore by defeating Indian opponent Bharat Khandare. Mashwani secured a first-round victory with a triangle choke, becoming the first Pakistani fighter to defeat an Indian rival on home soil. This match was also the inaugural MMA bout between fighters from Pakistan and India held in Pakistan. Adding to the triumph, fellow Pakistani Rizwan Ali knocked out Indian Srikant Sekhar in the Lightweight division. These victories highlight Pakistan’s growing presence in the global MMA scene and intensify the long-standing sports rivalry between the two nations.
Key Points
- Zia Mashwani won against Bharat Khandare at BRAVE CF 85 in Lahore.
- The fight was in the Bantamweight division, with Mashwani winning via a triangle choke in the first round.
- This victory was the first time a Pakistani fighter defeated an Indian opponent on home soil.
- BRAVE CF 85 marked the first MMA fight between Pakistani and Indian fighters held in Pakistan.
- Bharat Khandare was making a return to BRAVE CF after seven years.
- Rizwan Ali, another Pakistani fighter, knocked out Srikant Sekhar of India in the Lightweight category.
- These matchups have amplified the historic sports rivalry between Pakistan and India and boosted Pakistan’s profile in the MMA world.
