Published 18:30 IST, November 16th 2019
Over in Minutes! Ritu Phogat knocks out South Korea's Kim Nam-hee on her MMA debut; WATCH
Ritu Phogat 'The Indian Tigress' had a spectacular MMA debut at Chatri Sityodong's One Championship in Beijing. Watch how Ritu knocked out her opponent
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After cementing her feet deep in wrestling universe, Ritu Phogat heed towards MMA and Indian didn’t upset her fans. Ritu Phogat clinched a first-round kckout over South Korea’s Kim Nam-hee in her One Championship debut at One: of Dragons event and lightened up future of women’s MMA in India. Let us see how Ritu Phogat kcked out South Korea’s Captain Marvel.
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MMA: Ritu Phogat’s One Championship Debut
Both Phogat and Kim Nam-hee me ir professional MMA debuts at One: of Dragons in Beijing. While Kim Nam-hee h an amateur record of 1-0, Ritu Phogat was absolutely new to MMA world. women fought against each or in seventh bout, from atom weight division (52 kg) and Phogat mand to surpass South Korean in very first round. After walking into arena to A.R Rahman’s rendition of Vande Mataram, Phogat triumphed over her opponent in just three minutes. Ritu Phogat’s wrestling abilities helped her take down Kim Nam-hee with a clinch and once fight came down to ground, Ritu Phogat landed bombs over Captain Marvel’s face until referee intervened. Take a look at Ritu Phogat’s spectacular performance from Cillac Arena, Beijing.
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Ritu Phogat’s MMA journey
In massive card from Beijing, Ritu Phogat was only Indian to compete and re is doubt that ‘ Indian Tigress’ me her nation proud. gold medallist at 2016 Commonwealth Games belongs from a veteran family whose contributions are unparallel for growth of combat sports in India. Ritu Phogat is an inspiration to millions and after a successful MMA debut in one of biggest MMA promotions of world, future of Indian MMA looks glittery.
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17:44 IST, November 16th 2019