 Synergy MMA Academy (formerly known as Shaheen MMA Academy) is the first mainstream MMA gym of Pakistan, it is owned and operated by Bashir Ahmad in Lahore,Pakistan under the PAK MMA banner, the gym is the first of its kind, opening in March 2010, it is the center of all MMA events in the country and is home of Pakistan's first MMA fight team "Team Shaheen".The gym organizes and holds many events and fights featuring fighters from all over Pakistan, popularly known as "Shaheen Smokers".Vehshi Championship League (VCL) saw the emergence of a second MMA promotion in Pakistan, with their first event "December to Remember" on December 25, 2012.