MMA: Sangram Singh will fight with Pakistan’s Abid Ali, a big fight will be held on July 19 for the Strike Asia Championship.
New Delhi. Indian wrestling legend and undefeated mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Sangram Singh is ready for one of the most important fights of his career. He will face Pakistan’s Mohammad Abid Ali in the title match of the prestigious Strike Asia Championship to be held in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia on July 19. This high-voltage encounter between India and Pakistan is likely to start between 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm Indian time. The match will be broadcast live on Malaysian national TV and sports channels. There is tremendous excitement about this fight in the combat sports world and the winner will get the title of Strike Asia Champion.
Consistent great performance in MMA
Two-time Commonwealth Heavyweight Wrestling Champion Sangram Singh has also made a strong mark for himself in professional MMA. He made a great start in his debut match by defeating Pakistan’s Ali Raza Nasir in just 90 seconds in Georgia. He then registered three consecutive wins by defeating Tunisia’s Hakim Trabelsi in the Netherlands and France’s Florian Coudier in Argentina. With his victory in Argentina, Sangram also became the first Indian to win a professional MMA bout there. Currently his professional MMA record is 3-0.
Fulfilling social responsibilities along with sports
Even outside the ring, Sangram Singh is playing an active role in promoting sports and fitness. He is the ‘Fit India Icon’ of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, while the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has appointed him as the brand ambassador of ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’.
‘I fight for 140 crore Indians’: Sangram Singh
Before the title match, Sangram Singh said that every match between India and Pakistan is special and he understands this feeling very well.
He said, “Whenever I enter the cage, I fight not just for myself but for 140 crore Indians. The match between India and Pakistan is always associated with emotions. I have prepared with complete discipline and respect for the opponent, but once the cage door closes, my only goal is to hoist the Indian tricolor proudly. Fitness, dedication and mental strength are the biggest strengths of any athlete.”
Golden opportunity to win the title
This match on Sunday will not only be an opportunity for Sangram Singh to become the Strike Asia Champion, but will also give new recognition to his growing success in mixed martial arts after wrestling. The eyes of sports lovers are fixed on this much-awaited India-Pakistan match and it is expected that Sangram Singh will once again bring glory to the country with his brilliant performance.
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