Women's MMA dominates 2024 IMMAF Asian Championships Final: The best moments

The 2024 IMMAF Asian Championships concluded in Lahore, Pakistan, on August 22, and it was the women who truly stole the show. Fans were treated to a display of remarkable talent and unforgettable moments as the female fighters dominated the final day of competition.

The action kicked off with the Atomweight division, where Bano Butt from Team Pakistan electrified the crowd with a spectacular victory over Kazakhstan’s Gulnaz Abdrakhmanova, securing the first gold medal of the day for the host nation. Matilda Bachurina continued the excitement in the Women’s Strawweight division, triumphing over Lebanon's Nour Al Fliti in a thrilling contest.

In one of the day's most eagerly awaited bouts, Eman Khan delivered another gold for Team Pakistan with a decisive win against Kazakhstan's Dinara Ayapova. The highlight of the women’s competition came when Adel Makhametova, a dominant force in the Asian MMA scene, achieved an impressive victory over Bushra Ahmad. This win was particularly significant as it avenged her only previous defeat by an Asian opponent, marking a standout moment in her career.

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In contrast, the Men's division saw Tajikistan emerge as the dominant force, capturing seven gold medals. Notably, Ibrohim Rahimzoda secured a standout victory over Kadyrbek Shinbayev. Despite being the only athlete to compete in four bouts this week, Shinbayev's impressive 3-1 record and experience will undoubtedly benefit him in future competitions.

Bahraini prospect Ali Marhoon faced a setback, falling to a submission by Kyrgyzstan’s Islam Esengeldiev. However, Team Bahrain made a strong comeback, earning three gold medals through Gimbat Magomedov (Senior Welterweight), Gadzhi Gadzhiev (Senior Light Heavyweight), and Sultan Gapizov (Senior Heavyweight).

The excitement doesn’t end here! The global amateur MMA spotlight now shifts to Monterrey, Mexico, where the 2024 IMMAF Pan-American Championships will take place at the end of the month.

For complete results from the 2024 IMMAF Asian Championships, visit smoothcomp.com.