The first ever Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) tournament in the North Eastern part of India, sanctioned by the sole governing body of MMA in India under IMMAF– All India Mixed Martial Arts Association (AIMMAA), was successfully concluded on 26th February 2016 at Millennium Center rooftop, having a seating capacity of 700, in the state of Mizoram.
The event is named JSJ Fight League, organized by JSJ FitPro (a recognized AIMMAA training center owned by Dr. Joel Lalnghakliana Pautu) and is supported by MISMA & NEIMA.
The event was spearheaded by Mr. Samuel Lalrozâma Hmar and his team of MISMA officials. He is deputed by AIMMAA as an event commissioner and he is also an international referee with experience stretching up to the UFC fight week and IMMAF world MMA championship in Las Vegas. He is also a coach and veteran fighter.
This league is planned on a season based event with championship belts up for grabs in five weight categories. There will be three (3) League Events with 8-10 bouts in each event; the fourth event will be the finals for the season and this will also be the decider for ranking of Mizoram & North East MMA fighters (under North East India MMA Association –NEIMA & Mizoram State MMA Association-MISMA) .
This will be purely an amateur league, except for some special matches which are not part of the league; including includes female fights, heavy weight fights, NE fights, pro-fighter fights, and invited national & international fighters’ fights with local fighters.
There will be three (3) Contender events in the first season. These events will be for selecting fighters who would be participating for the League events and even future seasons.
The first JFL Contenders was held on 25th February 2016 at Millennium Center rooftop, Aizawl, Mizoram, India with 12 bouts and participants from three states. This was a huge success and the place was crowded and filled with public and MMA fans. The police department and the Government also showed their support.
A press conference was held on 25th February at Aizawl Press Club with the presence of all the electronic and print media representatives. The weigh-in & stare-downs of JFL 1 was held on the same date at the Millennium Center courtyard with the place being filled and the traffic being disturbed due to on-lookers and MMA supporters.
Tickets were made and sold at 200 & 500 which was sold out in only 5 days. This proved that MMA is a huge craze in Mizoram and NE India. A lot of people shared their views that JFL could be a good platform for amateur MMA fighters in India. The program was given live on the local cable by LPS local cable network.
The national renowned brand USI was the equipment partner. Other sponsors were Suzuki, NetSurf, RK Digitals, RTZ Enterprize and Inkhel.com. This event also made a landmark history in India as Amateur fighters were given a good amount of cash award (not officially part of the prize) by the organizers, and this trend will continue in the future, where amateur MMA fighters will be supported to the highest level possible.
JFL #1 Result:
1st Bout (Fly Weight -56.7 kg)
Benjamin Laltlankima (Chaltlang) v/s Lalramngaihawma (Nursery)
Winner: Benjamin via opponent's Retiremnt in the First round in 02:48 minutes.
Referee: Samuel Lalrozâma
Judge 1 (Chief Judge) : R. Lalnunpuia
Judge 2: Lalchhuanmawia Hnamte
Judge 3: Lalhakima
Judge 4: Michael Malsawmsanga
Judge 5: Andrew Khiangte
2nd Bout (Light Weight -70.5 kg)
Rosangzuala (Kolasib) v/s Israel Lalfela (New Capital Complex)
Winner: Rosangzuala via. Guillotine Choke in the First round in 02:52 minutes.
Referee: Samuel Lalrozâma
Judge 1 (Chief Judge): R. Lalnunpuia
Judge 2: Biswajit Sarkar
Judge 3: Lalhakima
Judge 4: Michael Malsawmsanga
Judge 5: Andrew Zonunsanga
3rd Bout (Feather Weight -65.9 kg)
Lalchhuanmawia (Republic Vengthlang) v/s Lalruatdika (Luangmual)
Winner: Lalchhuanmawia via Judges’ decision (Split)
Referee: Samuel Lalrozâma
Judge 1 (Chief Judge): R. Lalnunpuia 28-29
Judge 2: Isaiah Kharmawphlang 29-28
Judge 3: Lalhakima 29-28
Judge 4: Michael Malsawmsanga 28-29
Judge 5: Andrew Zonunsanga 29-29
4th Bout (Special Muay Thai cage Match-FlyWeight)
Ngursaimawia (Mizoram) v/s Ayushman Mukherjee (Assam)
Style: Muay Thai (International player) v/s Muay Thai (National player)
Winner: Ngursaimawia via K.O in the First round in 54 seconds.
Referee: Samuel Lalrozâma
Judge 1 (Chief Judge): Lalchhuanmawia Hnamte
Judge 2: Biswajit Sarkar
Judge 3: Lalhakima
Judge 4: Michael Malsawmsanga
Judge 5: Andrew Zonunsanga
5th Bout (Bantam Weight -61.3 kg)
Deng Thanchhunga (Kulikawn) v/s Samuel Lalrinchhana (Lawipu)
Winner: Deng via K.O. in the First round in 18 seconds.
Referee: Samuel Lalrozâma
Judge 1 (Chief Judge): Lalchhuanmawia Hnamte
Judge 2: Isaiah Kharmawphlang
Judge 3: Lalhakima
Judge 4: Michael Malsawmsanga
Judge 5: Andrew Zonunsanga
6th Bout (Special Match (North East bout)-Featherweight)
Anthony Syiemlieh (Meghalaya) v/s Nayanjyoti Bordoloi (Assam)
Style: Kyokushin full contact Karate v/s MMA
Winner: Anthony via TKO in the Second round in 01:37 seconds.
Referee: Samuel Lalrozâma
Judge 1 (Chief Judge): Lalchhuanmawia Hnamte
Judge 2: Biswajit Sarkar
Judge 3: Lalhakima
Judge 4: Michael Malsawmsanga
Judge 5: Andrew Zonunsanga
7th Bout (Female MMA bout – Flyweight)
K. Lalrinpuii (Venghlui) v/s Lalvenhimi (Khawhai)
Style: Taekwondo (National medalist) v/s Wrestling (National medalist)
Winner: Lalvenhimi via Rear naked choke in the First round in 57 seconds.
Referee: Samuel Lalrozâma
Judge 1 (Chief Judge): Lalhakima
Judge 2: Isaiah Kharmawphlang
Judge 3: Biswajit Sarkar
Judge 4: Michael Malsawmsanga
Judge 5: Andrew Khiangte
8th Bout (Welter weight -77.3kg)
Zonunthara Tlau v/s Lalhasanga Lelhchhun (Venghlui)
Style: MMA v/s Freestyle
Winner: Lalhasanga via Judges’ Decision (Split)
Referee: Samuel Lalrozâma
Judge 1 (Chief Judge): Lalhakima 28-28
Judge 2: Biswajit Sarkar 28-29
Judge 3: R. Lalnunpuia 30-27
Judge 4: Michael Malsawmsanga 28-29
Judge 5: Andrew Zonunsanga 28-29
9th Bout (Co-Main event– Fly Weight)
Zorinmawia (Mizoram) v/s Shivajit Chowdhury (West Bengal)
Winner: Zorinmawia via TKO (referee stoppage) in the First round in 02:59 minutes.
Referee: Samuel Lalrozâma
Judge 1 (Chief Judge): Lalhakima
Judge 2: Biswajit Sarkar
Judge 3: Isaiah Kharmawphlang
Judge 4: Andrew Zonunsanga
Judge 5: R. Lalnunpuia
10th Bout (Main event (international) –LightWeight)
Zorammawia (India) v/s Hakizumwami Rukeba Herve (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Style: MMA v/s Kickboxing
Winner: Zorammawia via Forearm Choke in the Second round in 01:57 minutes.
Referee: Samuel Lalrozâma
Judge 1 (Chief Judge): Michael Malsawmsanga
Judge 2: Biswajit Sarkar
Judge 3: Isaiah Kharmawphlang
Judge 4: Lalhakima
Judge 5: R. Lalnunpuia
Chief Guest: Mr. Lalzirliana, Honorable Home Minister, Govt. of Mizoram.
VIP Guest:
- Ms. Lalawmpui Chawngthu, Member of Legislative Assembly, Govt. of Mizoram.
- Mr. Thianghlima Pachuau, Director General of Police, Mizoram Police.
Special Guests:
- Mr. Thangchungnuga, Sports Promotion Officier, Mizoram State Sports Council.
- Kru Prasenjit Singha, President Muay Boran Association of India.
- Mr. Das, USI representative
Delegates: Sikkim, Tripura, Meghalaya, Assam.
Other officials:
- Event Proprietor/ CEO: Dr. Joel Lalnghakliana
- Event Commissioner & Head Referee: Samuel Lalrozâma
- Legal Adviser: Lalramsangzuali
- Medical Officers: Dr. Lalchhanhima Hmar & Dr. C. Lalramengmawia
- Cutman: Ngurlianzuala
- Marshal: Angelus Sun
- Time-Keeper: Lalrozuala
- Commentators: Michael Ruatfela Ralte & Vanlalruata Hnamte
- Cage side announcer from officials’ side: Lalhmachhuana
JFL Contenders#1 Result:
JFL Contenders #1 Result
1st Bout (-57)
PMS Dawngliana v/s Frankie
Winner: PMS Dawngliana via TKO in the first round in 01:30 minutes
Referee: Michael Pautu
2nd Bout (-57)
Banraplang Kharpor v/s Jonathan Lalrintluanga
Winner: Banraplang via TKO in the third round in 01:58 minutes
Referee: Lalhakima
3rd Bout (-57)
Lalbiaksanga v/s H. Lalhmingmuanawma
Winner: Lalbiaksanga
Referee: Isaiah K.
4th Bout (-62)
Lalchhuanawma v/s Lalramdinthara
Winner: Lalramdinthara via submission in the second round in 01:37 minutes
Referee: Andrew Zonunsanga
5th Bout (-62)
C. Lalduhawma v/s PC Vanlalthuammawia
Winner: PC Vanlalthuammawia via TKO in the first round in 01:57 minutes
Referee: Ngurlianzuala
6th Bout (-66)
Obeda Vanlalhmangaiha v/s Dan Hardy
Winner: Obeda via Judges’Decision (Unanimous)
Refere: Biswajit Sarkar’
7th Bout (-66)
Remruatsanga v/s Kribenjit Dasumatary
Winner: REmruatsanga via RNC in the first round in 47 seconds.
Referee: Andrew Zonunsanga
8th Bout (-70)
Lallianzama v/s Vanlalnunpuia
Winner: Lallianzama via RNC in the Second round in 1 minute.
Referee: Sagnick Gupta
9th Bout (-77)
C. Lalfakawma v/s Robert Lalremruata Fanai
Winner: C. Lalfakawma via Judges’decision (Unanimous)
Referee: Isaiah K.
10th Bout (-77)
C.Lalfamkima v/s Ramluahpuia
Winner: No contest
11th Bout (-77)
Laldinmawia Pautu v/s Lalsangliana
Winner: Lalsangliana via TKO in the second round in 28 seconds
Referee: Michael Pautu
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12th Bout (-77)
C.Lalfamkima v/s Lalsangliana
Winner: Lalsangliana via Judges’decision (Unanimous)
Referee: Lalhakima
Technical Team:
- Event Proprietor/ CEO: Dr. Joel Lalnghakliana
- Officials:
- Samuel Lalrozâma (Event Commissioner & Head Referee)
- Albert (Mizoram)
- Andrew Zonunsanga (Mizoram)
- Biswajit Sarkar (Assam)
- Isaiah Kharmawphlang (Meghalaya)
- Lalchhuanmawia Hnamte (Mizoram)
- Lalrozuala (Mizoram)
- Lalhakima (Mizoram)
- Michael Malsawmsanga (Mizoram)
- Michael Ruatfela Ralte (Mizoram)
- Ngurlianzuala Sailo (Mizoram)
- R. Lalnunpuia (Mizoram)
- R. Zosangliana (Mizoram)
Trainee Officials:
- Angelus Sun (Meghalaya)
- Angkim (Assam)
- Lalmalsawmtluanga (Mizoram)
- Sagnick Gupta (Assam)
- Vanlalruata Hnamte (Mizoram)
- Announcer: Vanlalhruaia
- Legal Adviser: Lalramsangzuali
- Medical Officer: Dr. Lalchhanhima Hmar
Mixed Martial Arts league: JSJ Fight League (JFL)Location: Mizoram (North East India)Organized by: JSJ FitPro Mizoram - MMA & Fitness center Supported by: MISMA-Mizoram State Mixed Martial Arts Association & NEIMA - North East India Mixed Martial Arts Association Sanctioned by: All India Mixed Martial Arts Association E-media partner: inkhel.com Venue: coming soon (Aizawl)Equipment partner: USI Universal Contact for sponsorship & technical aspect: Samuel Lalrozama (Event commissioner) - [email protected]
Links:
IMMAF news: http://www.immaf.org/sanctioned-mma-reaches-rural-india/
Contenders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x_6lrJsncg
Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLjtC-lvs1Q
Fight night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSpcn2BadVQ
