Mixed Martial Arts
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American MMA fighter Victoria Lee dies at 18
New Delhi: American Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athlete Victoria Lee died at the age of 18, her sister Angela Lee shared the news on social media. The American, who competed in One…
- Hyderabad
Team Hyd qualifies for semi-finals at Asian MMA championship
Hyderabad: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) stars from the city have been shining at the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Championship 2022, being held in Tajikistan. Two city athletes have qualified for the semi-finals…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad’s MMA superstar lacks funds to participate internationally
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) superstar from the city of Hyderabad who became India’s first and only international Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) champion, lacks the funds to participate internationally. Mahboob Khan, who has already…
- Hyderabad
Watch Mahboob Khan’s journey: A hidden gem in India’s combat sports
Hyderabad: Although known primarily for its food and culture, Hyderabad is fast emerging as a centre for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). All over the country, those looking to make their mark in…
- Hyderabad
From UP to Hyderabad: Journey of MMA fighter Khushboo Nishad
Leaving her home and family behind in Uttar Pradesh, 23-year-old Khushboo Nishad secretly travelled to Hyderabad two years ago under the guise of a job transfer to become a mixed martial artist.…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: State MMA championship held by Telangana association
Hyderabad: Telangana Association of Mixed Martial Arts (TAMMA) on November 27 and 28 organized the 8th open Telangana state-level Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) championship 2021 at the Victory Stadium, Chaderghat where around…
- Hyderabad
With no state support, Hyderabad’s MMA prodigy struggles
Hyderabad: Early November came as a huge surprise and a source of anxiety for Shaik Khalid, the coach of Mahboob Khan and the founder of Telangana Association of Mixed Martial Arts (TAMMA)…
- Hyderabad
TAMMA confirms date for the state-level open MMA championship
Hyderabad: The Telangana Association of Mixed Martial Arts (TAMMA) on Tuesday confirmed dates for the 8th open state-level Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) championship. Sheik Khalid, the founder of TAMMA, said that it…
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Afghan UFC fighter defeats Israeli who called him a ‘terrorist’
Afghan mixed martial artist, Javid Basharat launched his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) career with a bang after defeating his Israeli opponent, Oron Kahlon in their contender’s match on Tuesday by making Oron…
- Hyderabad
Story of Shaik Khalid: The man who popularised MMA in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Popularising a bloodsport in which combatants literally knock each other’s teeth out, with blood also often ‘decorating’ the floor, does not sound like an easy task. And the challenge in India…
- Hyderabad
Three MMA fighters from Hyderabad to represent India in world championship
Hyderabad: Three mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters from Hyderabad have been selected to represent India in the MMA world championship which is to be held in Kazakhstan in November. The three players…
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Arjan Bhullar first Indian-origin fighter to win world title at top-level MMA event
Singapore: ONE Championship (ONE), Asia’s largest global sports media property, returned Saturday with ONE: DANGAL, a tape-delayed event from the Singapore Indoor Stadium that showcased the very best of India. The event…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad’s MMA fighters bag 2 gold medals in nationals; 5 in total
Hyderabad: Mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters hailing from Hyderabad bagged two gold medals in different categories in national games. Overall, the team from Hyderabad won five medals—two gold, two silver and one…
- Hyderabad
City MMA fighters all set to represent Hyderabad at National level
Hyderabad: The 11-member team of mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters from Telangana, led by team coach Mohd. Faqruddin is all set to represent and participate in the fourth National MMA Championship being held…
- Hyderabad
Indian MMA fighter seeks government help to pursue his ‘unique journey’
Hyderabad: Mohammed Mahboob Khan, who became the first and only Indian to bag an International Gold Medal in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), has sought help from the central government so that he…
