Pakistani fighter Maliha Ali has etched her name into the record books by becoming the first woman from Pakistan to reach the final of the IMMAF World Championship, her run in Tbilisi powered by victories over two decorated international opponents.
Semi-Final Triumph Over Pan American Champion
Maliha booked her place in the title clash by defeating Mexico’s Andrea Gabriela Guzman, a Pan American champion, in the semi-final. The win capped a remarkable campaign that has seen the Pakistani fighter take on — and overcome — some of the most formidable names in the amateur mixed martial arts circuit.
Victories Over Two International Champions
Her path to the final has been anything but straightforward. Before overcoming Guzman, Maliha had already dispatched a renowned European champion from Russia, underlining the calibre of opposition she has faced on her historic run.
- Defeated a European champion from Russia en route to the semi-finals
- Overcame Mexico’s Andrea Gabriela Guzman, a Pan American champion, in the semi-final
- Becomes the first Pakistani woman to reach an IMMAF World Championship final
A Milestone for Pakistani Women’s MMA
The achievement marks a significant milestone for women’s mixed martial arts in Pakistan, with Maliha becoming the first Pakistani woman to reach the final of the prestigious international competition. Her performance has brought renewed attention to Pakistan’s growing presence in international combat sports.
Maliha will now compete in the final with the opportunity to cap her historic campaign with a world championship title.
