Rizwan Ali added another emphatic victory to his rising MMA career by stopping Indian challenger Rana Rudra Pratap Singh in the opening round at an Absolute Championship Akhmat event in Dubai, moving to an unblemished 11\u20130 as a professional.<\/p>\n
The bout, held under the ACA banner \u2014 a Russian promotion backed by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov \u2014 ended early after Rizwan overwhelmed his opponent with rapid, precise striking and a clinical finish that forced the referee to halt the contest.<\/p>\n
The win came with a PKR 5 million prize and reinforced Rizwan Ali’s growing stature as Pakistan\u2019s leading mixed martial artist. UFC star Khamzat Chimaev attended the card and personally commended Rizwan after the victory, praising his composure and technique.<\/p>\n
Rizwan dedicated the triumph to Pakistan and the country’s armed forces, telling fans, \u201cThere is nothing greater than Pakistan. This win is for my country, for our soldiers, and for every Pakistani who believes in me.\u201d He had earlier vowed not to shake hands before the fight and promised to teach his opponent a lesson inside the cage, a pledge he fulfilled with decisive dominance.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on the pathway to this moment, Rizwan credited the Pakistan MMA Federation and its president Omar Ahmed for pivotal support. \u201cMeeting Omar Ahmed was a turning point in my life. He trained me, mentored me, and gave me international exposure. Because of his guidance, I now stand here undefeated at 11\u20130,\u201d Rizwan said.<\/p>\n
Rizwan also acknowledged his sponsor ACTIVIT and its CEO Dr. Rizwan Aftab Ahmed for financial and health support, describing that backing as crucial to his preparation. Omar Ahmed called the victory a landmark moment for Pakistani MMA, saying the sport is moving from underground to a national stage with fighters like Rizwan leading the charge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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