Sangram Singh becomes first Indian male wrestler to win MMA fight

Sangram Singh emerged victorious in his debut MMA fight at the Gama International Fighting Championship, making a significant impact in the world of mixed martial arts.
The Commonwealth Heavyweight wrestling champion secured a swift victory against Ali Raza Nasir, a Pakistani fighter seventeen years his junior, in just one minute and thirty seconds. This achievement marks Sangram as the first Indian male wrestler to triumph in an MMA fight.
Sangram's win, the quickest recorded by an Indian fighter in the 93 kg category, stands out among the eleven participating nations.
Through his exceptional grappling abilities and tactical prowess, Sangram secured a decisive win. His success can be attributed to his background in traditional wrestling and his commitment to rigorous training.
"I am immensely proud to bring this victory home for India. This victory is a step in the direction of MMA in India having a better future. It transcends personal achievement. It is my hope that the acknowledgement on a global scale will motivate the Indian government to implement programs that support mixed martial arts (MMA) and inspire young people to pursue this sport.
"I have no doubt that this will encourage a great deal of young athletes to find their inner strength, strive for greatness, and overcome obstacles in the mixed martial arts world," said Singh after winning the bout.
Sangram expressed gratitude towards his coaches for their invaluable support.
"I can't thank my Indian coach Bhupesh Kumar enough for his unwavering guidance. He has been with me every step of the way. I also owe a lot to David sir my international coach who supported me the entire time I made the switch to mixed martial arts and helped me hone my tactics. I could not have been better prepared for this fight than they have been together."