Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:30am on 23 Sep 2024,Monday Sports
Indian wrestler Sangram Singh made history by becoming the first Indian male wrestler to win an MMA fight, defeating Pakistani fighter Ali Raza Nasir in just 90 seconds at the Gama International Fighting Championship in Tbilisi. The Commonwealth Heavyweight wrestling champion, known for his fitness advocacy, achieved the fastest win by any Indian fighter in the 93 kg division. Singh's transition from wrestling to mixed martial arts has been impressive, with his debut exceeding expectations in the India-Pakistan bout. Competing against eleven nations, his victory marks a significant achievement for India in the international MMA arena and cements his status as a versatile athlete.