Pioneering Pakistan woman MMA fighter breaks barriers... and arms


ISLAMABAD: Growing up in the rugged northern reaches of Pakistan, Anita Karim (pic) honed her combat skills fighting with three older brothers who pulled no punches.

The bruising experience prepared her for a career in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) -- blending Thai kickboxing, Japanese judo and wrestling -- and she is now the nation's pre-eminent woman fighter.

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