Manesha Ali Wins Gold At IMMAF World Cup

Pakistan’s Manesha Ali has won gold at the IMMAF World Cup in Luanda, Angola, defeating home fighter Leonela Isabel Blaiye by submission in the second round.

The victory came on September 20, adding another international achievement to the record of the Gilgit-Baltistan born fighter.

With around 30 seconds remaining, Blaiye moved forward with a series of punches as fatigue set in. Manesha responded by securing a standing guillotine, forcing the submission with just 15 seconds left in the round. The result was confirmed by the Pakistan MMA Federation.

Pakistan’s Manesha Ali has won gold at the IMMAF World Cup in Luanda, Angola, defeating home fighter Leonela Isabel Blaiye by submission in the second round.

The victory came on September 20, adding another international achievement to the record of the Gilgit-Baltistan born fighter.

With around 30 seconds remaining, Blaiye moved forward with a series of punches as fatigue set in. Manesha responded by securing a standing guillotine, forcing the submission with just 15 seconds left in the round. The result was confirmed by the Pakistan MMA Federation.