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Sangram Singh Makes History as First Indian to Win MMA Fight in Argentina

Indian MMA fighter Sangram Singh defeated France's Florian Coudier in Buenos Aires to become the first Indian to win an MMA fight in Argentina. The victory, achieved in just one minute and forty-five seconds, marks Singh's third consecutive MMA win. He credited his wrestling background and his coach Bhupesh for the decisive victory. Singh expressed that fulfilling this dream was inspired by the ethos of dreaming high and working hard.

Key Points: Sangram Singh Wins MMA Fight in Argentina, Makes History

  • Historic first win for an Indian in Argentina
  • Victory in just 1 minute 45 seconds
  • Hat-trick of MMA wins for Singh
  • Wrestling techniques proved decisive
  • Overcame 16-year age gap with opponent
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Sangram Singh becomes first Indian to win MMA fight on Argentine soil

Indian MMA icon Sangram Singh defeats French fighter Florian Coudier in Buenos Aires, becoming the first Indian to win an MMA fight on Argentine soil.

"Win or lose doesn't matter to me. I either win or learn. - Sangram Singh"

Buenos Aires, April 6

India's MMA icon Sangram Singh made history at Buenos Aires by becoming the first Indian to win an MMA fight in Argentina.

He demolished French fighter Florian Coudier, 16 years his junior, in just one minute and 45 seconds at the packed Tigre Sports Club stadium in Buenos Aires, according to a press release.

He also completed a hat-trick of victories in MMA following victories in Tbilisi (Georgia) and Amsterdam (Netherlands). In this fight, he benefited greatly from wrestling techniques.

Double Commonwealth heavyweight champion Sangram Singh, after his win, said, "Win or lose doesn't matter to me. I either win or learn. I often say that passion has no age. As the Prime Minister often says, dream high and set about making them come true. My dream of becoming the first Indian came true when I won the fight in Argentina."

He expressed his gratitude to the organisers as well as his coach, Bhupesh, who has been with him for the last 25 years. He also worked day and night to make me succeed. He said he received a barrage of congratulatory messages from India and abroad after his victory.

He worked hard with his coach all day. Sweated profusely. Drink half a glass of water throughout the day. Sangram Singh came down in the 83 kg weight category, where there was a discount of two kg.

"I also had no idea why the entire stadium was cheering me on during my fight," Sangram said.

A punch from Sanram early in the fight was saved by Florian from hitting him in the face. That punch hit his shoulder. Florian responded with a kick to the ribs. Sangram also witnessed a counterattack with a kick.

Sangram said Florian was strong in appearance, but his hands and feet were moving quite fast. Sangram said his wrestling experience eventually came in handy.

He caught Florian's kick and knocked him down. In other words, he got the advantage of wrestling's leg attack. Then, coming down, he tried to break Sandi (name of a wrestling technique) and then choke him elongated. Florian finally gave in after the referee asked three times.

Sangram also won his third MMA fight with ease. He defeated the Pakistani fighter in 90 seconds, while he won the second fight in the second round.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is so inspiring! "Passion has no age" – what a powerful message for everyone. At a time when we mostly hear about cricket, it's great to see other sports getting global recognition. His hat-trick of wins across different continents is no small feat. More power to Sangram Singh!
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Vikram M
While the win is commendable, the article feels a bit repetitive and could have focused more on the technical aspects of the fight. Still, kudos to the fighter! Representing India on foreign soil and getting cheers from an Argentine crowd must have been an incredible feeling. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
Desi pehelwan power! 💪 Our traditional wrestling (kushti) techniques proving their worth in modern MMA. His coach Bhupesh deserves a huge shoutout for 25 years of partnership. That's the kind of guru-shishya parampara we need to celebrate. Hope this inspires more youngsters to take up combat sports.
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Michael C
As an MMA fan, this is impressive. Winning in three different countries shows great adaptability. The detail about catching the kick and using a wrestling takedown was cool. Hope to see him fight in the UFC someday. The global MMA scene needs more Indian talent.
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Shreya B
His humility is as winning as his fight record. "I either win or learn" – such a great mindset. And defeating the Pakistani fighter in 90 seconds? Wow. 🥊 It's about sportsmanship and skill, and he has both in abundance. Congratulations to the champion and his team!

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