Mojtaba Panjsheri, an Afghan mixed martial arts fighter, knocked out his Pakistani opponent, Asad, in under a minute during a professional bout Saturday evening in Lahore.
The match, part of the semi-main card of Pakistan’s Elite Fighters Association (ETF) competition, showcased Panjsheri’s dominance as he landed a decisive right-hand punch that ended the fight early in the first round.
Panjsheri, who has emerged as a rising talent in the regional MMA circuit, dedicated his victory to Afghan returnees who have recently been deported from Iran and Pakistan.
“This win is for those who have endured hardship and are returning home with uncertainty,” he said after the fight.
Last month, Panjsheri also defeated an Iranian opponent, continuing his undefeated streak in international bouts.
