{"id":8057,"date":"2026-11-04T09:58:34","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T09:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=8057"},"modified":"2026-11-04T09:58:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T09:58:34","slug":"pakistani-mma-fighter-maliha-ali-defeats-russian-opponent-at-world-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=8057","title":{"rendered":"Pakistani MMA Fighter Maliha Ali Defeats Russian Opponent at World Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TBILISI:<\/strong> Pakistani mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Maliha Ali has secured an impressive international victory by defeating renowned Russian fighter Veronika Drozdova at the IMMAF World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maliha delivered a strong performance throughout the contest, showcasing impressive striking skills and exceptional technical ability against her Russian opponent. 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