Sports News: Amateur Contender Series Paves Path For Young MMA Fighters Of The Country | ABP LIVE

ACS launches championship belt for MMA Fighters, more than 2000 athletes will participate in the competition. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a dynamic combat sport that blends techniques from various martial arts and combat sports disciplines, encompassing striking and grappling. Fighters engage in intense bouts inside a cage or ring, employing a combination of punches, kicks, elbows, throws, submissions, and ground-and-pound tactics to overcome their opponents. In India, MMA has been on the rise, with a burgeoning community of fighters making their mark on the international stage. Among these talents are individuals like Siddharth Chandanshive, known as "The Indian Lion," who competes in the bantamweight division, and Bharat Kandare, who notably became the first Indian fighter to step into the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) arena. Ritu Phogat, a scion of India's renowned wrestling family, has transitioned to MMA, showcasing her grappling prowess in the women's atomweight division. Manjit Kolekar, another notable fighter, demonstrates versatility and competitive spirit in the strawweight division, while Mohammed Farhad competes fiercely in the bantamweight category, representing India in various international competitions. These Indian MMA fighters exemplify the country's growing presence in the global MMA landscape, contributing to the sport's popularity and recognition within India and beyond. Sports Live is the new digital first sports news vertical of ABP Live. We will provide you video coverage of major sporting events like Indian Premier League (IPL), Cricket World Cup 2023 (CWC 23) and all the events related to both Indian men's cricket team and Indian women's cricket team. That's not all, we will also provide coverage of major football and other sports events tailor made for your consumption.