Ritu Phogat aims to be India's best ever Mixed Martial arts figher

India got its first taste of ONE Championship's brand of Martial Arts live as Ritu Phogat displayed her skills at National Sports Club of India in Delhi ahe of her face-off with China’s Pro MMA fighter Wu Chiao Chen at ONE: KING OF JUNGLE to be held at Singapore Indoor Stium on February 28. 

Ritu Phogat aims to be India's best

“I am hored to showcase my skills in front of all fans and media. My career has been a fantastic one. But when I decided to make transition to mixed martial arts, I knew risk and rewards. As an athlete, I am open to meet any challenge he-on. I am motivated to become best mixed martial artist that I can be. Working with elite World Champions at Evolve in Singapore has really cultivated my combat skills and transformed me into a complete fighter. I kw I still have a long way to go, but I’m willing to continue to put work in until I reach my ultimate goal. My dream is to give India its first-ever mixed martial arts World Champion.” Ritu Phogat said after featuring in an exciting workout session and interaction, discussing her successful switch to MMA from amateur wrestling during official "One: King of Jungle Open Workout session.

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As daughter of legendary wrestling coach, Mahavir Singh Phogat, Ritu became first one to make crossover having begun her wrestling training at of 8. Phogat’s selfless dedication and her ability to pick up skills quickly gifted her a sizzling debut late last year when she finished Nam Hee Kim in first round by technical kckout to remain unbeaten at ONE Championship.

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Even before Phogat me switch, she alrey h three Indian national championships titles to her credit and bagged gold at 2016 Commonwealth Wrestling Championships aswell. following year, she won a silver medal at prestigious WorldUnder-23 Wrestling Championships in Poland, becoming first female Indian wrestler to do so in process.  But Ritu chose to embrace MMA and promptly moved to Singapore to join world-rewned Evolve MMA, where she currently trains with multiple Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-JitsuWorld Champions to bring her striking and submission skills up to par with her elite wrestling.

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While 25-year-old impressed on her debut, she will w need to produce that same confidence and determination against debutante Wu in her upcoming fight. With whole of India following her, she is aiming to make country proud by becoming India’s first mixed martial arts World Champion – a goal she hopes to attain within two years. 

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