Legendary boxer Mike Tyson launches Kumite 1 League in Mumbai

Amongst all hype and buzz, India's first global mixed martial arts competition, Kumite 1 League was launched in Mumbai. make it sweeter, occasion was graced by legendary heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson. 

Along with former American boxer, Sheikh Tahon, Prince of Abu Dabi and Mohamedali Bhuwani, CMD of Toyani Industries were also in attendance. K1 League is first MMA league of its kind, wherein players will represent ir countries in a team format. 

Supported by All India Mixed Martial Arts Federation, league is slated to roll out by second quarter of 2019. refore, in an attempt create buzz for eight-team tournament, Kumite 1 League will be flagged off with a exhibition bout between India and UAE.

24 world class MMA players representing Team India and UAE will eng in vigorous combat at much anticipated Fight Night. fight is scheduled to take place at NSCI Dome in Mumbai, and for viewers who can't make it to venue, fight will be telecast live on Sony Six network at 7:00 PM IST. 

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star attraction at event will be former undisputed world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, who is making his maiden visit to India. Talking about launch of KL1 in India, Mike said:  "I'm very happy to be in India to launch Kumite 1 League. MMA is a fabulous discipline and it is very heartening to see sport grow everywhere in world. I'm told that MMA is yet to catch up in India, and I hope that Kumite 1 League will be catalyst to growth of this sport in country." 

Revealing of his itinerary during his stay in India, Tyson plans a customary tourist visit to Taj Mahal. Apart from that, American boxing legend admitted to be a follower of cricket, a sport which has a immense fan-following in India. 

press conference was followed by in a public event of all fighters at High Street Phoenix mall, Lower Parel. raucous crowd present at event looked to be in awe after getting a glimpse of star boxer. 

In association with AIMMAF, Kumite 1 League have also launched a programme to scout for raw, untapped MMA talent across oks and corners of India.

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