Mahavir Singh Phogat Appointed as Chairman of MMA 1

Mahavir Singh Phogat Appointed as Chairman of MMA 1

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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.
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