In what is a historic move, Karate Combat has announced that they will hold the first-ever professional Pakistan vs India bout between female fighters at their next event.
On the organization’s Instagram page, Karate Combat revealed that Pakistan’s resident “Arm Collector” Anita Karim will face India’s “Knockout Queen” Asha Roka at their Kickback3 event which will take place in Bangkok, Thailand on November 14th. The Pakistan vs India bout has added to the excitement around the event.
The fight is set to break new ground in what is a constantly evolving combat sports scene in South Asia, with the first professional female bout being something one would imagine would have happened a while ago.
Hunza-born Anita, with a record of 5 wins and 2 losses is already looking to be the favorite against Asha Roka, who has a record of 4 wins and 3 losses.
History suggests that the fight taking place in Thailand will suit Anita more since she has considerable experience training and fighting there as part of ONE championship. Moreover, while Anita is in great form with a 3 fight win streak going into this contest, her opponent Roka has completely contrasting fortunes, tasting defeat in each of her last three fights.
It should also be noted 2 of Roka’s 3 losses have come by submission, a fact that the Arm collector will be keenly looking at.