IN PHOTOS: Sangram Singh makes history, becomes first Indian...

Updated On: 22 September, 2024 07:01 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

Indian MMA fighter Sangram Singh scripts history. Here is all you need to know (Pic: Instagram/sangramsingh_wrestler)

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Indian MMA fighter Sangram Singh scripts history. Here is all you need to know (Pic: Instagram/sangramsingh_wrestler)

<p>International wrestler Sangram Singh made his mark in the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/mind-your-jab-23341142" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Mixed Martial Arts</strong></a> (MMA) world by winning his debut fight at the Gama International Fighting Championship in Tbilisi</p>

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International wrestler Sangram Singh made his mark in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) world by winning his debut fight at the Gama International Fighting Championship in Tbilisi

<p>Singh won in a mere minute and thirty seconds against <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/rishabh-pant-played-like-how-you-bat-on-australian-pitches-former-pakistan-cricketer-23397737" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Pakistan</strong></a>`s fighter Ali Raza Nasir, who is seventeen years younger than him. Among the eleven competing nations, this incredible accomplishment represents the fastest win ever registered by an Indian fighter in the 93 kg division</p>

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Singh won in a mere minute and thirty seconds against Pakistan`s fighter Ali Raza Nasir, who is seventeen years younger than him. Among the eleven competing nations, this incredible accomplishment represents the fastest win ever registered by an Indian fighter in the 93 kg division

<p>Anticipating a smooth transition from wrestling to mixed martial arts, Commonwealth heavyweight <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/sakshi-aman-announce-wrestling-champions-super-league-23394226" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>wrestling</strong></a> champion Sangram Singh`s performance exceeded expectations in his MMA debut for the India versus Pakistan match</p>

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Anticipating a smooth transition from wrestling to mixed martial arts, Commonwealth heavyweight wrestling champion Sangram Singh`s performance exceeded expectations in his MMA debut for the India versus Pakistan match

<p>Being the first male wrestler from India to enter the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/train-like-a-pro-23298270" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>mixed martial arts</strong></a> scene and win, Sangram Singh is well-positioned to lead the way for upcoming athletes</p>

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Being the first male wrestler from India to enter the mixed martial arts scene and win, Sangram Singh is well-positioned to lead the way for upcoming athletes

<p>The Gama International Fighting Championship is known for its competitive spirit and diverse lineup of fighters from around the world. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/photo/monday-motivation-sangram-singh-not-being-able-to-workout-during-the-rains-is-an-excuse-96642/1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sangram Singh</strong></a>`s win adds to the excitement and momentum of this prestigious event, demonstrating the potential of Indian athletes in combat sports</p>

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The Gama International Fighting Championship is known for its competitive spirit and diverse lineup of fighters from around the world. Sangram Singh`s win adds to the excitement and momentum of this prestigious event, demonstrating the potential of Indian athletes in combat sports

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