Recently, in Tehran, Iran, Bakhat Muhammad, a tea vendor from Soldier Bazar in Karachi, Pakistan, was victorious in the Fight Night competition. Despite his success, he voiced his dissatisfaction with the government’s lack of support for sports in the nation.
After enrolling in the Proficient Academy in Karachi in 2019 to train mixed martial arts (MMA), Muhammad made his debut internationally in August 2021 in Khost, Afghanistan. There, at the Afghan government-sponsored Khatri Fight Night (KFN), he defeated Ibrahim Muhammadi (65 kg) to win.
He also participated in the Asian Fight Night in Peshawar, where he defeated Umer in the 65-kg division. He recently defeated Qasim Rahemi in the Fight Night event, earning him a championship.
Muhammad still has trouble getting sponsorship for international tournaments, in spite of his achievements. Because he doesn’t have sponsors to provide financial help, he frequently needs to rely on personal assistance.
Given that mixed martial arts (MMA) is still relatively unknown in Pakistan, Muhammad thinks that increasing knowledge of the sport there is essential to drawing sponsors. Muhammad’s tournaments have been supported by local companies and clubs, despite his challenges in obtaining sponsorships.
