Mahavir Singh Phogat Appointed as Chairman of MMA 1

Category : National Published on: April 28 2023

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Renowned wrestler and coach Mahavir Singh Phogat was appointed as the President of MMA-1 Federation.
Phogat's appointment as the President of the MMA-1 Federation is aimed at developing and promoting MMA in India.
Phogat's role as president will primarily involve identifying and nurturing young talent in the sport of MMA in India.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport involving striking, grappling and ground fighting.
It incorporates techniques from various combat sports around the world.
The term "mixed martial arts" was first used in1993 by a television critic reviewing UFC 1.
Valle Tudo in Brazil and interstylistic competition in Asia were precursors to modern MMA.