Kuala Lumpur, July 19 (IANS) Sangram Singh, who successfully transitioned from wrestling to MMA, won hearts by defeating Pakistani fighter Mohammad Abid Ali in just One minute 20 seconds. It was his second victory over a Pakistani opponent and his fourth overall in MMA. He maintained his unbeaten record in the sport, doing so in the style of a true champion. With this triumph, he also became the first Indian to win the Asian Championship title.Sangram Singh dedicated his victory to 1.4 billion I…
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New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Indian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and wrestling star Sangram Singh opened up about the intense mental and physical pressure of competing in his career’s first-ever title bout, especially given the massive scale of an India-Pakistan clash. Sangram is slated to square off against Pakistan’s Abid Ali for the prestigious Asia Champion title in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 19. The India versus Pakistan contest has already generated excitement across the combat sports…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Indian wrestling champion and undefeated MMA athlete Sangram Singh believes discipline, consistency, and the willingness to keep improving are the qualities that define every athlete, saying those values are the reason he connected with homegrown brand The Sock Street when he joined it as its brand ambassador.”Every athlete’s journey is built on discipline, consistency, and the willingness to keep improving. Those values have guided me across wrestling and MMA, and they …
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Wrestler and actor Sangram Singh revealed which actor he would like to see playing his role if a biopic on his life is ever made.During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Sangram named some prominent figures from Bollywood – Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, and Kartik Aaryan, who he believes would do justice to the part.He was asked, “If a biopic on Sangram Singh is ever made, which actor would you like to see playing your role?”Sangram pointed out that he is …
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Indian MMA star and Commonwealth Heavyweight champion Sangram Singh is set to create history once again as he prepares for his fourth professional MMA bout at the Malaysia strike MMA championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In a landmark moment for Indian mixed martial arts Sangram will become the first Indian fighter to compete for the prestigious Asia Championship title.The highly anticipated bout is scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 19, where Sangram Singh will f…
Argentina, April 6 (IANS) Indian MMA star Sangram Singh made history in Buenos Aires by becoming the first Indian to win an MMA bout on Argentine soil. He produced a commanding display to defeat French fighter Florian Coudier in just one minute and 45 seconds at a packed Tiger Sports Club stadium. The victory marked Sangram’s third consecutive MMA win, following earlier triumphs in Tbilisi and Amsterdam. His strong wrestling foundation proved crucial in the contest, enabling him to dictate the…
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) MMA icon Sangram Singh and French fast-rising fighter Florian Coudier faced off at the Buenos Aires Arena on Saturday ahead of their much-awaited fight on Sunday. While Sangram looked quite calm, Florian’s enthusiasm was worth seeing. Florian said he would not let Sangram Singh stay in front of him for long.He has watched videos of Sangram’s MMA fights, and his support staff has told him many of Sangram’s weaknesses. The 83-kg fight will take place at 6:20 pm local time…
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Wrestler and MMA fighter Sangram Singh, also known for his popular and clean stint on reality show Bigg Boss, has expressed his thoughts on the current controversy surrounding rapper Badshah’s song Tatiri. When IANS asked about Sangram’s opinion and views on the controversy because of abusive language involving kids and women, the wrestler opened up without mincing words.“I strongly believe such songs should not be made,” said Sangram while talking to IANS. “Man…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Indian wrestler turned MMA fighter Sangram Singh is intensifying preparations for his upcoming mixed martial arts (MMA) bout with the support of a seven-member team that closely monitors every aspect of his training, from coaching and flexibility sessions to weight training, yoga and pranayama.The Commonwealth heavyweight wrestling champion and Fit India Movement icon has been training across multiple cities, including Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Delhi, as part of his prepar…
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Excitement is building in Argentina as Indian MMA star Sangram Singh prepares to headline in Tigre of Buenos Aires on Sunday. The bout marks a historic milestone, as Sangram becomes the first Indian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter to compete on Argentine soil. Organised by leading Argentine promotion Samurai Fight House, the event will feature Sangram in the main bout against rising French fighter Matteo Monteiro. SFH President Martin Pakciarz described the contest as t…