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The Kumite 1 League's inaugural show is coming up, and their line up could not be more exciting if they tried. The Toyam Industries-backed Mixed Martial Arts promotion's entry in the Indian Market is sure to have huge consequences on the sport and how it is seen in India.
Coming on the back of the SFL, K1L is set to be possibly one of the biggest promotions in the nation's history and create history themselves for Mixed Martial Arts.
The rise of UFC in the past decade has seen a huge upsurge in the market for Mixed Martial Arts. And with the surge in the support for the promotion and the fighting style UFC has brought in front of the world, there has been a surge in demand.
India is one of the largest untapped markets when it comes to Mixed Martial Arts, with a population, 70% of whom fall under the age bracket that MMA targets.
Given such a huge market base waiting for them, there could not be a better time for the arrival of the K1L onto the scene.
On the 29th of September, Saturday, 7 pm, their inaugural show will air, and there Indian fighters will be showcased taking on Team UAE, in what is sure to be a star-studded journey.
#1. Priyanka Jeet Toshi:
Priyanka Jeet Toshi has become a force in the world of Mixed Martial Arts when it comes to India. She chose MMA because it was what she loved to do, and had a combination of all of the physical abilities that a human might need in a lifetime. With a goal of being recognized as an expert in MMA in the coming years, she has a long way ahead of her.
Calling herself her own inspiration, she did not have much in the way of finance when she started out, but with her career going well, and fighting in One Championship, she has made her own way in the world of Mixed Martial Arts.
#2. Yadwinder Singh:
Born in Punjab in a family of farmers, Yadwinder Singh has found a life outside farming in his beloved sport of Mixed Martial Arts. One of the chief things in his life that he is thankful for, is an immensely supportive family who has helped him on every step of the way throughout his journey.
The Flyweight fighter has five big wins against his name ahead of his appearance at this weekend's K1L show.
Yadwinder has been able to take the initiative of earning for himself, and moving away from the financial support of his father. With idols like BJ Penn, Georges St-Pierre, and Mike Tyson, he will look to carve out his name as one of the greats of the sport.
#3. Govind Ale:
Govind Ale's beginnings in MMA were not all that glorious. However, if it is anything, it is inspiring. He ran away from his home and hometown to become a fighter in the world of Mixed Martial Arts.
Currently, he is an MMA fighter and a full-time trainer at CULT. He has helped MMA in India to gain popularity, and his win in Bahrain, helped to bring International attention to MMA in India.
He had to work in a lot of jobs for a lot of years, until finally the year 2013 saw him getting where he wanted to be, as he signed with Suoer Fight League.
In his years with SFL, he won 5 fights while he lost only one. He will look to continue his record in K1L on Saturday.
However, it was in the year 2017, when Govind’s dream turned into reality as he gained an opportunity to represent India. It was a match between India and Bahrain. This time he was not only successful by winning the competition, but also attained an international recognition.
From dreaming big, battling the brutal odds, representing his country to finally accomplishing an interest he always wanted to do, Govind Singh’s journey is something which shall be cherished for the years to come.
