India vs Pakistan tension comes to a boil as Sekhar and Ali go head-to-head at BRAVE CF 85 press conference [Video]

The stage is set for the biggest MMA event in South Asia, as fighters completed their pre-fight rituals on Saturday night in Lahore, Pakistan, including the press conference and staredowns.

Tensions were high at the press conference, particularly between Srikant Sekhar and Rizwan Ali, who are scheduled to co-headline BRAVE CF 85 in a highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan matchup.

During the press conference, Srikant responded to Rizwan Ali’s recent comments about India having quantity but lacking quality in MMA, pointing out that Rizwan has not yet faced India’s best.

“It’s a unique opportunity to fight a Pakistani fighter in Pakistan—truly a once-in-a-lifetime chance. Rizwan is a great talent, but regarding his remarks about quantity, this time he will experience quality for the first time. He is fighting for his nation, and I am fighting for mine,” Srikant stated.

Rizwan countered Srikant’s remarks by recalling his recent knockout victory in …